Bushranger (4WD)

The Bushranger (or Bushrangie ) is an Australian SUV with all-wheel drive, which is manufactured by the John E. Davis Motor Works. It is based on the British Dakar 4x4, but differs from this substantially, although both cars back on Range Rover Parts. On request, the front double doors or soft tops and doors. Because of the Dakar 4x4 is more common, is the Bushranger little known. Red Bull operates a Bushranger as an advertising vehicle.

Both the Dakar 4x4 and the Bushranger are basically corroded Range Rover whose chassis were cut off behind the rear axle. Then, a roll cage and fiberglass bodies are placed. The interior usually comes also from the Range Rover or Land Rover Discovery. The engines come from these vehicles, although some specimens have been equipped with more powerful engines.

Bushranger as a kit-car

A Bushranger One can also build it yourself. GRP body and roll cage are available from various manufacturers and then you need a base vehicle - usually a Range Rover from the junkyard. The base vehicle is up to the chassis " stripped "; then the reconstruction begins. This procedure can take from several months to several years to complete, depending on the time and financial resources of the builder.