Paris Dakar Range Rover
We were given the job, as a sub-contractor, of rebuilding this early 2 door Range Rover TRW 425R which had competed in the 1981 and 1983 Paris-Dakar rallies. Please use the button above to access the magazine articles from the period.
Build photos will follow shortly. Feb 2014.
Build photos will follow shortly. Feb 2014.
Progress as of December 2014
Bodyshell painted Chassis and engine restored |
|
2016 the bodyshell is nearly complete and the interior has started to take shape.
Spring 2017
The completion of TRW 425R was carried out by the chaps at D&R Bodyshop, it looks mighty fine!
The completion of TRW 425R was carried out by the chaps at D&R Bodyshop, it looks mighty fine!
The vehicle was exhibited at the NEC in 2019
A recent (July 2021) magazine article on the restoration of TRW425R, thanks for the mention chaps.....