The Fast Estate Sweet Spot: Why the '90s and 2000s Got It Right
"Fast estates are the last cars that didn't apologize for being useful. Now that everyone's obsessed with crossovers, these actually make sense."
— Revvly Take
Before SUVs murdered practicality, fast wagons were the thinking enthusiast's move—real performance wrapped in understated sheet metal. The RS6 C5, E55 AMG, and V70 R proved you could haul a family and embarrass sports cars at the same traffic light. Values are climbing because people finally figured out what they lost.
Mikey Snelgar
Classic Driver · Jan 9
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