1999: Foers began work on a special 6×6 version of the Ibex to be fitted out as a fire tender by Firefly Special Vehicles.

The vehicle has a TVR-specification 4.6-litre Land-Rover V8 as standard, air assisted rear suspension and selectable differential locks on the rear axles.

1999 Nov' Firefly 66, 6×6 fire tender

Loa 6200mm, height 2100mm, width 1800mm, wheelbase 3675mm + 1000mm (145"+40")

Approach 85°, departure 54°

Engine 4.6L V8 (as per Rangie II) 220bhp

Transmission 4-speed automatic (ZF), 2-speed transfer case (lo 6:1), full-time 4WD, selectable 6×4 or 6×6, diff' locks on rear axles, brakes 6× discs

GVM 4750kg, water tank 1500L (available to 2000L)

Options: Aviation tender to ICAO cat' 3, domestic unit, chemical unit, rescue, forestry etc., 2-door or 4-door

2000 June: Official launch at Intershutz 2000.