Disco Kalahari Edition

[Colorado David]

Who knows anything about the Disco Kalahari Edition?

 

[grasshopper104]

http://www.safarigard.com/gallery2/v/project-vehicles/kalahari/

 

[Colorado David]

I don't think that is what I was thinking of. Was there a limited edition of 150 Disco's called the Kalahari Edition?

 

[gjackson]

http://www.roverunited.com/photos/land-rover-discovery-kalahari/land-rover-discovery-kalahari.htm

I believe that SG did the prototype for LR (as seen in the link in post #2) and then LR Special Vehicles built the production ones. I think the only SG parts LR ended up using were the sliders. They are spec'ed out pretty nicely apart from the front bumper. IMO the saudi grill is very cool. They also used it on the D1 XD.

cheers

 

[Colorado David]

Thanks very much. I have yet to see the vehicle in person and have searched for a better photo of the front bumper, but can't find anything.

Just a general Disco question; how expensive is it to repair the windshield wipers?

Thanks,
David

 

[gjackson]

Not sure on that one. Is it something wrong with the drive for the wipers?

cheers

 

[Colorado David]

I don't know. The seller has disclosed that the wipers don't work.

This disclosure was on the listing; Note: wipers and front sunroof need repair

 

[muskyman]

most common issue is the nuts under the caps on the blade base come loose and they dont move with the motors.

 

[Colorado David]

I'm beginning to think this vehicle isn't really for sale. I'm bummed. I can't get the seller to return emails and when I called him he said he'd have to call me back later. It's later.

 

[gjackson]

Where is it 'for sale'? Where did you see the ad? Linky?

cheers

 

[pangaea]

http://www.roverunited.com/photos/land-rover-discovery-kalahari/land-rover-discovery-kalahari.htm

I believe that SG did the prototype for LR (as seen in the link in post #2) and then LR Special Vehicles built the production ones. I think the only SG parts LR ended up using were the sliders. They are spec'ed out pretty nicely apart from the front bumper. IMO the saudi grill is very cool. They also used it on the D1 XD.

You're right, the SG Kalahari (or Kalamari as I like to call them) was a show truck/prototype. IIRC, the difference between the Kalahari and a standard D2 was basically:

Trimmed front bumper
Saudi grille
SG rock sliders
a Safety Devices roof rack (might have been optional)
Tetra fabric seats
Carbon fiber inserts on the interior bezels (also might have been optional)
A fancy schmancy LR Special Vehicles badge on the "B" pillar

I believe they were also available in borrego yellow, white and bonatti gray

Actually, the Saudi Grille wasn't available on the 96 and 97 XDs, it was unique to the Kalaharis:

 

[justfred]

That's what I've got, but I'd be more than happy to trade for the one in the foreground if it were available in the US.

 

[gjackson]

That's what I've got, but I'd be more than happy to trade for the one in the foreground if it were available in the US.

That one is in the US somewhere. Nathan might know where.
:drool:

cheers

 

[gjackson]

Actually, the Saudi Grille wasn't available on the 96 and 97 XDs, it was unique to the Kalaharis:

Doesn't Keith have a Saudi grill on his XD? I was sure . . .

cheers

 

[grasshopper104]

What is the "Saudi Grill"??