Yes it’s a big boot – but it should be, it’s an estate car. The top half of the image shows a small shelf, a removable part of the boot that in addition to spinning the cover for all your booted-goodies has a box or compartment, complete with the same push-open, push-close, instant-break mechanism that you used to find concealing the buttons on the front of televisions.
Well it hasn’t broken but it undoubtedly will, these things are on self destruct timers, just like the TV cover that detonates upon the touch of anyone under the age of 18.
My question lies in it’s purpose, it’s too shallow or small to fit anything useful like shopping in, too thin for a rifle of any description. Maybe a fishing rod would fit in there, however I think fishing is dull, so don’t have the capacity to test this theory. I managed to get a wood splitting axe in there once, maybe in the event of a crash the items concealed in there would be the only things not to hurtle towards the driver, in which case I was right on the money when I put the axe in there.
On the other hand, maybe a crash is the trigger to the latches self-destruct mechanism. Either way, I’m not going to test that theory out. I will keep trying to fit inanimate objects in there and report back if anything of any real consequence or purpose fits.
1. A short message for Daniel Sharp RE VOLVO V50 BOOTThe long thin narrow compartment attached to the load cover is for storing an &prime UMBERELLA&prime not an axe fishing rod or rifle. Simple really!!Mr. D. Day-Lewis
Meridian celebrate 40th anniversary of Led Zeppelin
For 30 years, Meridian Audio have been producing some of the most highly regarded speakers in the industry. I'm sure its safe to say that plenty of Led Zeppelin has been played through their speakers, so its fitting that Meridian are helping to celebrate 40 years of their music.
The Cervelo R3
In the world of road riding, the Paris-Roubaix is regarded as the most gruelling race in the world. Its cobbled stones and muddy paths make the racing conditions far from straightforward. It's hard enough being an athlete in this race, but for the world's premier bicycle manufacturers, the raceG provides one of the toughest challenges for their bikes.
Historic Red Bull Air Racing
To celebrate the return of the Red Bull Air Race World Series to London on 2nd & 3rd August this year, current World Series leader Paul Bonhomme today took to the controls of a 1940’s Spitfire to try his hand at air racing of a different kind. Bonhomme’s aim was to test the speed and agility of the Spitfire, against a modern day plane designed specifically for the Red Bull Air Race, the MX2, piloted by his World Series opponent Nigel Lamb.
Luxury Property From Knight Frank
Whenever Knight Frank offer properties for sale, its always worth a second look. There has never been a better time for the luxury market, with such a diverse selection of properties available worldwide. We've decided to take a look at two developments which offer something a bit different for the Lusso reader.
Issue 13, Available June 2008.
Jet Special
We investigate the new class of light jet and investigate whether personal is the smart way to travel. We find out how you can own and operate an ex-military jet so you can spend the rest of your weekends going supersonic.
Helicopter Group Test
We put the most popular helicopters to the test and find out which one you should be living with! We even explore the new world of tilt-rotors.
And the regulars...
Brian Ebbesen, Arash Farboud, Nick English and others all share their views
Buying a Bugatti Veyron
“Some questions to Arash, if you wouldn′t mind satisfying my curiosity (as a wildly jealous...” By Colin B 22 July 2008
Interview: Sir Rocco Forte
“Interested in Forte family in the U.K particularly in respect of descebdants and relatives livin...” By Dr Chris Hertzog 18 July 2008
Dave's Diaries
“http://ba038.terapad.com/ - is worth a read” By BA038 09 July 2008
Moving Fast Under Sail
“While in the throws of deciding monohull/multihull and doing our research, my fiance saved this ...” By Dawn 07 July 2008
