Defined by svelte, coupé-like proportions set against the functionality of an elongated body, the shooting brake is a masterclass in stylish practicality.

Origins of the body style can be traced to wagons made for horse-drawn carriages, with many coachbuilders subsequently modifying their designs for automotive application in the early 1900s.

Over time, the shooting brake became vehicle of choice for transporting hunting spoils and mounting gun racks on shooting trips.

In the 1960s and 1970s, the shooting brake was in vogue once more and was most often presented in the style of a two-door car with a longer body, offering the usability of an estate car yet with the panache of a coupé.

For many, Harold Radford’s interpretation of the Aston Martin shooting brake defines the body style.

The Rolls-Royce ‘Silver Spectre’ Shooting Brake, offered here, evokes the spirit of the stylish platform.

Conceived by Niels van Roij Design—the Dutch design house behind the 550 Maranello-based Ferra...