2017 BOWLER BULLDOG

KEY FACTS

• A low-mileage example of the extreme Land Rover-based rally 4x4, with racing provenance and a great specification.
• Under the bonnet is a brand new, unrestricted 3.0-litre 'Mono Turbo' TDV6 engine, coupled to a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission.
• It has been comprehensively maintained by Bowler, and despite its motorsport pedigree, it is fully road legal.
• The car competed in the 2018 Tuareg Rallye and the 2019 Morocco Desert Challenge, along with three rounds of the 2019 British Cross Country Championship.
• This is a VAT Qualifying car. The hammer price is inclusive of VAT, and the buyer will be provided with a VAT invoice.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The chassis is based on Land Rover’s 110” wheelbase, with Bilstein suspension, hydraulic bumpstops, a heavy-duty rear subframe, a torque bias centre differential and a Gripper limited-slip differential.
• It rides on Compomotive Motorsport 18-inch wheels with BF Goodrich tyres and a matching spare, and there are vented front and rear brake discs.
• Underside protection with steering and differential guards, along with nylon protection for the lower suspension arms.
• Built in hydraulic jack system with bash guard.
• LED high-level daytime running and brake lights, with bumper-mounted Lazerlamps ST4 spotlights.
• FIA-approved 225-litre fuel cell and roll cage.
• MoTec dashboard display, Stilo WRC 12v intercom, auxiliary power supply box, Terratrip 303 GPS, interior lights, air-conditioning and a heated windscreen.
• MSA-specification plumbed-in electrical and hand-held fire extinguishers.
• Other safety features include a battery isolator, life hammer, warning triangle and an SOS board.
• Its ‘Desert Pack’ includes a mounting rack for three spare wheels, two additional spares and an extra Terratrip 303 GPS with an additional probe.
• It comes with the full safari rally pack, but this has been removed and replaced with a hard cover on the rear in order to qualify for road use.
• Accompanying the car is a full toolkit, safety kit and vehicle repair kit, along with the original owner’s manual, a sand mat rack and mats, two shovels, and two storage boxes. There is also an air compressor, tyre inflator, a tow rope, spill kit, helmet net, jump leads, GPS mounts, water containers and a set of rear mud flap retaining straps.

CONDITION

• Several body panels were replaced following previous desert challenges, and the car now presents with no evidence of any significant damage.
• Its partially resprayed orange paintwork is in good shape, though with light stone chips and scratches across the panels, as expected from an active off-road racer. Similar marks can be seen on the black wheel arches and roof.
• Inside, the Bowler bucket seats and harnesses have no significant wear.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 22 February 2021 at 5,014 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in February 2021 at 5,900 km, where technicians at Bowler changed the engine oil and filter, before fitting a new parking brake, radiator hose and sealant.
• The vendor notes the car has been serviced regularly to ensure it remains in good mechanical order for competition, and will be accompanied by a comprehensive service history.

SUMMARY

This Bowler Bulldog is a thrilling Land Rover-based rally 4x4, which has taken part in various high-profile competitions and has been very well-maintained by specialist technicians. Now offered to another off-road enthusiast, it would make a competitive rally entrant, or a hair-raising weekend toy.

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Please note: this vehicle is VAT Qualifying. The hammer price is inclusive of VAT, and the buyer will be provided with a VAT invoice.