2017 Bowler Bulldog 4x4

• Prepared to full 'Dakar' specification
• Purchased by the current owner from the Bowler Factory
• Under 10,000 kilometres from new

According to its maker: "The Bulldog is a collector's dream, displaying our specialist expertise from years of rallying."

"Handcrafted with Bowler's expertise, the Bulldog is an off-road racing vehicle. Designed for the desert, rally raid and other adventures! The Bulldog follows in succession from the memorable Nemesis EXR-S and the Wildcat before it, a succession of race vehicles that have successfully competed in the World toughest races, such as the Dakar, The Silk Way Rally and the Eco Race.

"The Bulldog was the first car to use Bowler's Cross Sector Platform 'CSP' chassis which was designed and built in-house. Attached to the frame of which are modified Range Rover Sport subframes, all-independent suspension (some links of which are also sourced from the Range Rover Sport parts bin)."

"The Bulldog is a great companion which has helped a number of drivers achieve their desert racing ambitions in a highly competent manner."

The Bulldog power train incorporates an unrestricted JLR 3.0-litre TDV6 engine, which is coupled to a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission, the latter featuring a torque bias centre differential and a Gripper limited-slip differential. The Bowler Challenge 18" wheels are shod with BF Goodrich tyres, and there is accommodation for three spare wheels (Desert Pack). Disc brakes are fitted all round, vented at the front. The chassis features underside protection with steering and differential guards and nylon protection for the lower suspension arms. There is also a built-in hydraulic jacking system with bash guard. Other notable features include:

LED high-level daytime running and brake lights
Bumper-mounted Lazer Lamps ST4 spotlights
FIA-approved roll cage and 225-litre fuel cell
Motec dashboard display
Stilo WRC 12V intercom,
Auxiliary power supply box
Terratrip 303 GPS
Heated windscreen
MSA-specification plumbed-in electrical and hand-held fire extinguishers

Other safety features include a battery isolator; life hammer; warning triangle and SOS board. The vehicle also comes with a full tool kit; safety kit and vehicle repair kit; sand mat rack and mats; two shovels; two storage boxes; air compressor; tyre inflator; tow rope; spill kit; helmet net; jump leads; GPS mounts; water containers; and rear mud flap retaining straps.

This particular Bowler Bulldog has been very well prepared to full 'Dakar' specification and has covered under 10,000 kilometres from new, it has competed in the British Championship, the Tuareg Rally and Morocco Desert Challenge in 2019. Our vendor purchased the Bulldog from Bowler, and it has been maintained by Desert Fox in Belgium. It has new Intrax Extreme suspension and air filter pre-filtration from a recent service, and according to our vendor the car is ready to race.