Barn Find , Deserter GT, Bounty Hunter, Marauder ????

vdubs1972

Just bought this buggy been sitting in a guys shed for 18 years from when he bought it from another guy.
Its never been on a chassis just some mockup.
I'm having trouble figuring out what it is.
From the windshield posts they seem to be deserter.
But the hood don't have the spot for the badge.
Any help would be great.
Thanks
Chris

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63ratster · Samba Member Joined: February 29, 2004 Posts: 78

WOW!!! I don't know the name of it- but it is BADASS!!! I love the chin spoilers!!

Hecubus · Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 2:07 pm Post subject:

I like the shape of the roof. It is different and looks very low.

manxbuggy · Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 2:25 pm Post subject:

Awesome find!

The chin spoilers are the key identifying feature:

Dune Buggy Archives has pictures of a Marauder, listed as “Marauder was an authorized copy of the Deserter.“ http://www.dunebuggyarchives.com/decision-tree/leafs/BuggyId/?first=m

With some additional pictures here: http://www.dunebuggyarchives.com/decision-tree/leafs/BuggyId/?first=m

I like the gull wing hardtop too. What are your buggy build plans for this winter?

glassbuggy · Samba Member Joined: June 02, 2005 Posts: 918

That should read ''unauthorized'' (got that from Alex Dearborn himself)
Yes this is a Maurauder they were manufactured up to 1980 at least.I dont see many around so make this one a nice example. I have some Marauder info so email me and Ill send it to you. [email protected]
tks Bart

BL3Manx · Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:05 pm Post subject:

The Deserter GT was a copy of the Bounty Hunter which Brian Dries made.

vdubs1972 · Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:09 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the info guys.

vdubs1972 · Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:18 pm Post subject:

What wheel base would this be , the deserter or bounty hunter?
Thanks
Chris

Hank22 · Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:44 pm Post subject:

That was one clean Shed!

BL3Manx · Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 4:08 pm Post subject:

vdubs1972 · Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 4:20 pm Post subject:

BuggyFaron · Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 10:40 pm Post subject:

Keep us up to date on this build, it sure is a nice looking body. Are you planning to go Street or Off-Road with this thing?

BuggyFaron · Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 10:42 pm Post subject:

Keep us up to date on this build, it sure is a nice looking body. Are you planning to go Street or Off-Road with this thing?

vdubs1972 · Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 12:29 pm Post subject:

bim55 · Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 3:45 pm Post subject:

I have to agree, that's a great looking Marauder!! I've never seen one that complete. Solid, side tanks and a hardtop. The hard top on your car originally was a solid piece, difficult to fit into and was modified with the T top type panels, not a full gull wing top. I don't think there was a side door or window option for this version?

The top is unique, not as tall as the Deserter, but nice and low similar to the Bounty Hunter.

I think your right also on the posts, they look like Deserter pieces to me.

A great find, good luck with the build. Keep us posted with plenty of pictures!
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Q-Dog · Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 4:02 pm Post subject:

Nice! That should make a really sweet street buggy. Is it gelcoat or paint?
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'69 Dune Buggy
'69 Beetle Convertible
'70 Beetle

vdubs1972 · Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 6:20 pm Post subject:

Raketemensch · Samba Member Joined: March 28, 2010 Posts: 107

Wow, that may be my favorite body style now. I love the way the headlights pop and the fenders continue around them. Sidepods, too, this thing is the bomb.

BIGMIKEY

I wonder what ever happened with this Buggy? I see the OP visited in September. Stashed it? Flipped it? Building it?

Mike T
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Deserter Series 1 project.
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1973 Beetle Driver, Marina Blue.

sailtexas186548

I can’t answer your question, but that is one bad ass buggie. I really hope he left it in gelcoat
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