In 1961, the Checker Motors Corporation, makers of the ubiquitous Checker cab, decided � for whatever reason � to offer a civilian version to private buyers. Called the Superba, you won�t be surprised to learn it was a complete financial flop. Checker went back to making taxi cabs, no doubt thankful they didn�t try to market a civilian hearse instead.
Flash forward to 2011. At the Essen Motor Show in December of last year, European specialist coachbuilder Binz announced the Xtend E-Class estate, and now the car has entered production. By slotting in an extra 861 mm between the rear doors and rear axle, Binz have extended the estate�s cargo volume to a whopping 2620 litres. That�s better than some vans.
