TheSamba.com :: View topic - Barn Find , Deserter GT, Bounty Hunter, Marauder ????

Fri Oct 01, 2010 1:53 pm

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

Fri Oct 01, 2010 1:57 pm

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

Fri Oct 01, 2010 2:07 pm

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

Fri Oct 01, 2010 2:25 pm

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?

Fri Oct 01, 2010 2:44 pm

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

Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:05 pm

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

Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:09 pm

Thanks for the info guys.

Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:18 pm

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

Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:44 pm

That was one clean Shed!

Fri Oct 01, 2010 4:08 pm

vdubs1972 wrote: What wheel base would this be , the deserter or bounty hunter?
Thanks
Chris

Deserter GT had an 84" wb. Not sure but I believe the earlier Bounty Hunter had the traditional 80".

Fri Oct 01, 2010 4:20 pm

Hank22 wrote: That was one clean Shed!

No it wasn't LOL

Fri Oct 01, 2010 10:40 pm

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?

Fri Oct 01, 2010 10:42 pm

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?

Sat Oct 02, 2010 12:29 pm

BuggyFaron wrote: 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?
I will be going street , Modern with a twist of old keep the body the way it is. Different Color!!

Sat Oct 02, 2010 3:45 pm

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!

Sat Oct 02, 2010 4:02 pm

Nice! That should make a really sweet street buggy. Is it gelcoat or paint?

Sun Oct 03, 2010 6:20 pm

Q-Dog wrote: Nice! That should make a really sweet street buggy. Is it gelcoat or paint?
gelcoat.

Mon Oct 04, 2010 1:25 pm

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.

Thu Nov 04, 2021 6:15 am

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

Mike T

Thu Nov 04, 2021 6:03 pm

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