motodrome offer for sale this awesome 2012 Land Rover Defender 90 2.2TDCi XS Bowler Rally Challenge Edition, finished in Nardo Grey with Black roof.
SPECIFICATION
In 2013, Bowler Motorsport decided to create the Bowler Rally Challenge, whereupon aspiring rally drivers could race in a one-make series, and it was extremely successful. In fact, it still goes on, but now with the new Defender.
Enough Defender owners expressed an interest in having Bowler re-engineer their Defenders into the Rally Challenge Edition (at great expense) and this is one of them. Bowler think they produced 15 in all and this is number 009, that underwent conversion from a standard 90 XS to emulate the rally cars in 2014.
The spec includes:
Mechanical:
- Bowler 170 bhp conversion with revised intercooler and exhaust system
- Bowler quick gearshift
- Bowler fast road suspension kit
- Bowler big brake kit
- Bowler 170 bhp conversion with revised intercooler and exhaust system
- Bowler quick gearshift
- Bowler fast road suspension kit
- Bowler big brake kit
External:
- Bowler race bumper and steering guard
- Bowler anthracite 18in wheels shod with a matching set of 265/65 R18 BF Goodrich tyres
- Bowler race side rails
- rally mudflap kit
- Bowler bonnet lettering
- LED light kit
So far, so Bowler in that all the above could be fitted to any Defender if you have deep pockets. But what really sets the Rally Challenge editions apart from the usual upgrades Bowler is the interior, in that, with the exception of the upgraded door cards that the actual rally ones wore, the interior is pretty much as per the rally cars, including:
- Full internal MSA-approved roll cage
- Bowler race seats
- Terratrip mount
- Momo suede steering wheel
- 4 point harnesses (although the original seat belts are still fitted)
- Intercom system (not tested)
- Fully plumbed in fire extinguisher system (not tested)
- CB radio (not tested)
As the rear bulkhead has been completely removed and replaced with the roll cage, there’s plenty of room for taller drivers. In fact it’s one of most comfortable Defenders I’ve ever driven.
This one started life in Rimini Red metallic, but a previous owner decided the colour didn’t really suit it’s rip-snorting nature, so had it professionally wrapped by Yiannimize, first in Matt Green and latterly in the current in Nardo Grey. You can see a video of it being wrapped here
Being originally an XS, it has ABS and traction control, air conditioning and the winter pack inc heated front screen , although the original heated seat elements haven’t been transferred to the race seats. Also remote alarmed locking and electric front windows, and an uprated stereo system.
MILEAGE, MOT ETC
Odometer reading just 38000 miles in the hands of 3 owners from new, and has MOT to February 2024, with no advisories.
Comes with the full book pack including correspondence with Bowler, and 2 sets of keys and remotes
Last serviced Feb 2023 at 37705m
New clutch and flywheel fitted Nov 2021 at 35882m
Overall, a fantastic Bowler Defender – driving it is a revelation if you’re used to standard ones. And find another?
Scroll to the very bottom of the page and you’ll find our usual 2 videos: a walkaround appraisal, and driving impressions, which form part of the description
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