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shaggydog



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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
Bowler Doublecab
Visited Harwoods Tonbridge today and this caught my eye.

Figured it might catch some peoples eyes on here too!!

Some photos I took with a potato.


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From what I gather they are planning on fitting a rear roll bar style assembly on the rear with some roof lights. They are very excited about it and have had a lot of interest. Can't wait for it to be registered so I can take it for a spin Razz


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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
love it but 60k!!! DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
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Wonder what is under the bonnet. Twisted Evil
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Scotland 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
It's pretty but the price is a wee bit steep but there's £10k of vat in there that can be reclaimed!!!

Wonder what the trade in value will be in a few years Confused 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto
2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone
2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE


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shaggydog



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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
Talking to the chaps it is a brand new doublecab which they send to bowler who do a complete stage 1 rebuild. There was a lot of shiney bits underneath and talking to the chap who collected it it rides beautifuly but goes like a storm!
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jomara



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Scotland 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
When I was at the factory a few weeks ago they had a pile of 90s and a couple of 110s in for the fast road treatment!!! A lot of the bits are very sexy and manufactured to a very high quality on site in Belper!!

Stratstone seem to be their approved supplier as it was their stickers that were all over the cars in the factory 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto
2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone
2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE
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jomara



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Scotland 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
custom90steve wrote:
Wonder what is under the bonnet. Twisted Evil


Bowler Land Rover Defender Stage 1 Engine Tune - £1000

Developed by Bowler and a Motorsport partner, this tune offers a substantial increase in both power and torque and delivers a much improved driving experience. Power is increased to 175hp (from 122hp as standard) and torque rises to 450Nm (from 360Nm as standard). Bowler supply and fit a new OE quality ECU that has been loaded with the Bowler maps and return the original vehicle ECU to the customer.

Worth a wee look, I got a set of their challenge wheels recently can't fault the service!!

http://www.bowlermotorsport.com/parts-and-accessories/

Thumbs Up 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto
2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone
2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE
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sparkylee



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2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 DCPU Santorini Black
Very nice Thumbs Up It's good to be back from the dark side


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shaggydog



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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
I just like the colour I wish they hadn't dropped blue from the colour range for 2015 they had some beautiful blues.
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Montalcino Red
Think I've actually Driven this one Mr. Green
It was at Bowlers ready for delivery to the Dealer & I took it out on Trade Plates Wink

Didn't drive it like I stole it since it was brand new & not my car but what I will say is that it pulls well, very torquey.
It pulled from 30 mph in 5th & easily set off in 2nd from a standstill.

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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Montalcino Red
A tuned 2.2 tdci that has very good publicity Smile 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P
hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit
ashcroft atb in transfer box
6 speed auto in build
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PCA42



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England 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Tonga Green
Thud My jaw hit the floor when I saw this! I WANT ONE!!! Love the colour, proper job! Thumbs Up Pete

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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
0-60 in 8.2secs....very nice, but £ 60k??? At least £60k would be going on a Bowler and not a Kahn!
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I wonder who will foot any warranty work?

Interesting as dealer is selling a none type approved vehicle and it is modified from standard. Is this why only one dealer chain is selling them?

Vehicle is no longer emission compliant and will have not undergone full vehicle approval. Modifications from standard will invalidate LR warranty - as stated in dealer supplied documentation.

Stating that the vehicle will come with 2 ECU's means that the file has not undergone testing and signoff from LR (as if it had it would be a containerised file that could be flashed via SDD). Does this mean Bowler become liable for faults?


Ian IRB
The home of the first modified Keswick Green 90 - and the first 2.4 Puma through both the 200bhp and 550Nm barriers.

www.IRBdevelopments.com

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www.integrated316.com

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Caterham



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England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
looks amazin £60k tho.

whats more amazin tho is the photo's taken with just a potato


which green grocers do you use?



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