As you can see the Dakar has been around for several years now and accumulated many press & video articles. This I hope is the definitive list, Please email me with any corrections/additions.

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Fun Car 99 & Castle Donnington Kit car show November 1999
Which Kit?
"Events - Showtime"
Which Kit magazine
Two articles appear featuring the Dakar in this issue. The first alas without a picture is a write up from "Fun Car '99", Hollands biggest kit car show.
The second is a write up, complete with team photograph, from the Castle Donnington Kit-Car show '99.

 

Billing Show 99 June 1999
Land Rover Owner International
Video"Billing Show 99"
Land Rover Owner International magazine
Barry Chantler talks briefly about the Dakar whilst several club members machines are displayed. First by is Mark & Marie New's Dakar, followed by Tom & Kim Tilley's   interspersed  with shots of RLE 60R.

 

 

"Show Time!" article August 1999.
Land Rover World
"Show Time!"
Land Rover World magazine
The write up of the LRW Show at West Wycombe includes a mention and photo of the club stand.

 

 

"Metal for Mice & Men" article January 1999.
Land Rover Monthly
"Metal for Mice & Men"
Land Rover Monthly magazine.
Write up of Dakar Cars and interview with Barry Chantler.

 

 

"Doing the DODO" article December 1998.
Land Rover World
"Doing the DODO"
Land Rover World magazine
Write up of Dakar Owners & Drivers Organisation and both the Weston Park and Wedgenock club days. Exclusive pictures of Tom and his 'I never get stuck Dakar' stuck on the off road course.

 

"Unsung heroes" article. January 1998.
Land Rover Owner International
"Unsung heroes"
Land Rover Owner International magazine
Dakar Owner Tom Tilley is photographed playing in the mud when Laurie Wright reports on the band of volunteers who introduce novices to the joys of off-roading at Bagshot Heath.

 

 

"Absolute Beginner" article October 1997.
Land Rover Owner International
"Absolute Beginner"
Land Rover Owner International magazine
Jon's Write up on the build of his Dakar.

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"Doner with rise?" article May 1996.
Off Road & 4WD
"Doner with rice?"
Off Road and 4 Wheel Drive magazine
Company report on Dakar cars, details on Barry's 440 together with the Challenge Dakar

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"High plains drifter" article April 1996.
KitCars International
"High plains drifter"
Test drive of Dakar with brief discussion of Dakar Cars themselves.

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"Which Kit awards" article February 1996.
Which Kit? Yearbook
"Which Kit awards"
Which Kit magazine
Which Kit's nominations for Kit of the year. Shootout between Dakar , GTM K3 (snappy name eh?) and Marlin's cabrio.

 

 

"The Bush King" article December 1995.
The Picture No. 379 (Australian)
"The Bush King"

The only difference between men and boys is the SIZE of their toys. This adult publication takes a different approach to vehicle reviews.

NOTICE
SOME PEOPLE MAY BE OFFENDED BY SOME OF THE CONTENTS
OVER 18's ONLY.

"Readers Rovers" article April 1995.
Land Rover Owner International
"Readers Rovers"
Land Rover Owner International magazine
Alan Lane & his family appear on page 23 with their Dakar, GYB 168K, which is currently on our missing list.

 

 

"King of the Hill" article February 1995.
Which Kit?
"King of the Hill"
Which Kit magazine
Ian Stent spends a day charging up hills and driving into puddles with a Dakar 4x4.

 

 

"Mud-plugging in the Dakar 4x4" article May 1992.
Car Builder
"Mud-plugging in the Dakar 4x4"
"Mud-plugging in the Dakar 4x4" article
PLASTIC SURGERY New series where we examine the art of rebodying a standard car with a completely different skin. This month it's the Dakar 4x4.

 

 

 


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