Bowler Nemesis (2007)

The first Bowler competition cars came about in 1984, using a Land Rover Defender as a basis. Founded in Derby, the small UK company started by creating Cobra and Safari trial cars. Over the next 20 years, the company would evolve its initial concept to create some of the most competent, composed and fiercely competitive off-road vehicles.

Initially shortening a Defender chassis to 88” to form the Tomcat in 1989; after much success at national trial and hill rally events in the UK, the car would evolve to the 100” Wildcat. From here the car would achieve international fame in the Paris-Dakar rally throughout the 2000s. After entering its first Dakar in 2000, Bowler would become the second-largest factory team at the event, with the highest rate of finishers in just five years.

In 2007, Bowler announced the replacement for the Wildcat in the form of the Nemesis. Completed in time for the 2008 Paris-Dakar rally, the event was cancelled due to various terrorist alerts along the route. It was a mark of the company, though, that Bowler’s founder Drew paid back all of his customer’s lost deposits.

With the turbulence affecting the main competitive events at the time of launch, Bowler has built just 9 Nemesis’ to date.

Please note, this vehicle is no longer for sale.

This example is powered by the 4.4 litre naturally aspirated V8 to FIA T2 specification. Offering 280bhp with 306lb ft of torque at 4,000rpm, this Nemesis is fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox. Intended for use on the rally scene, and having competed in several events, this example is well equipped for two with bucket seats, 4 point harnesses, dual 7” screens and dual fuel gauges.

Equipped for the harshest terrain, this example is fitted with Donerre dampers with external reservoirs and 25cm of suspension travel! The Eibach dual rate springs help to balance the ride on both rough and smooth surfaces alike. With space and easy access for three spare wheels in the split rear tailgate, along with two shovels, the Nemesis is equipped for any situation.

This example has been treated to a thorough service and mechanical inspection by Pursuit Motorsport. The works include but are not limited to:

• Major service
• All drivetrain and fuel tank breather filters changed
• Centre differential preload adjusted for road use
• Donerre dampers fully stripped and serviced
• Suspension springs powder coated
• New power steering cooler and oil cooler
• New coolant radiator
• Bespoke hand brake mechanism designed, fabricated, and installed
• New handheld extinguishers fitted
• New plumbed fire extinguisher and control box fitted; system fully tested
• Internal jack system inspected, hydraulic rams serviced, new directional valve block fitted

Ready to be used and enjoyed, on the road or off, this is a rare opportunity to acquire 1 of just 9 Nemesis' completed. Today this example is available to view at our showrooms outside London immediately, accompanied by UK road registration, two spare wheels & its FIA Gold book.