What Andrew St Pierre White did next

[SimonD]

Thought this was an interesting career move after championing 4x4 in Southern Africa for the last 20+ years. Essentially he is building top spec cruisers for overlanding.

I wonder if this essentially puts Andrew in competition with his usual sponsors?

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The new Autograph4x4 website is here.

 

[Chas]

It sounds like he's just, as he phrased it at the beginning, just 'cherry picking' what is best from the enormous area of off-roading accessories, which is what we all try to do, so it's not really a 'new concept' is it? but I really like that self supporting Fox Wing awning, I want one

 

[Chris Green90]

mmmmmmm Interesting

 

[Lorin]

I think that awning was the Ostrich Wing

 

[Chas]

I think that awning was the Ostrich Wing

Thanks Lorin, I didn't notice him say which one so I guessed

 

[Lorin]

I didn't notice him say which one so I guessed

He didn't Chas, nor does it say on his website - I only thought I knew because I've been wanting one for a while! I just emailed Andrew and he replied confirming it is an Ostrich Wing

 

[Gav Peter]

Are those Ostrich Wings available in the UK? Anyone had a price yet?

Cheers

 

[SimonD]

It sounds like he's just, as he phrased it at the beginning, just 'cherry picking' what is best from the enormous area of off-roading accessories, which is what we all try to do, so it's not really a 'new concept' is it? but I really like that self supporting Fox Wing awning, I want one

Hi Chas - you are right it isn't, but my point was that Andrew could be in direct competition with his supporters/suppliers/sponsors which is new for him.

Will be an interesting venture because it is the aftersales service that makes or breaks these things. He'll no doubt charge a premium - I'm interested to see what the SA market's capacity for this approach.

I am a fan of his shows though.

 

[Chas]

It sounds like he's just, as he phrased it at the beginning, just 'cherry picking' what is best from the enormous area of off-roading accessories, which is what we all try to do, so it's not really a 'new concept' is it? but I really like that self supporting Fox Wing awning, I want one

Hi Chas - you are right it isn't, but my point was that Andrew could be in direct competition with his supporters/suppliers/sponsors which is new for him.
Will be an interesting venture because it is the aftersales service that makes or breaks these things. He'll no doubt charge a premium - I'm interested to see what the SA market's capacity for this approach.
I am a fan of his shows though.

Oh yes, I'm a great fan of his shows too, always something of interest, and I suppose it is a new concept to Andrew

 

[Gary Stockton]

I see from his website that he's tied in with one of the biggest dealers - Imperial Toyota. So maybe a sort of Arctic Trucks tie-in deal?

Also sounds like he's only done 3 vehicles so far, but I think he means 3 models

 

[Lorin]

Are those Ostrich Wings available in the UK? Anyone had a price yet?

Cheers

TBR have one in stock at a frightening £808.95 inc VAT I can also confirm that they weigh 23kg.

Group buy anyone......?

 

[Chas]

Are those Ostrich Wings available in the UK? Anyone had a price yet?Cheers

TBR have one in stock at a frightening £808.95 inc VAT I can also confirm that they weigh 23kg.
Group buy anyone......?

Hmm,

 

[Gav Peter]

Are those Ostrich Wings available in the UK? Anyone had a price yet?

Cheers

TBR have one in stock at a frightening £808.95 inc VAT I can also confirm that they weigh 23kg.

Group buy anyone......?

Fark...

 

[Jon Wildsmith]

That's a lot of weight just for an awning