phil w Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 While looking at the show cars with a friend over from England, we saw an unusual car, i'll call it a safari car. It was a car-like thing made to go hunting in comfort. In the trunk was a rifle, not secured, just laying open in there. My friend said "Is that allowed in this car show?" With tongue firmly in cheek I said, "Sure, this is America, everyone carries a gun, but they're usually hidden pistols." He shook his head and said "That certainly tells me a lot in this world." I later tried to set him straight before he went back home to tell of the crazy Americans, or that there was only one crazy at the show. Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 That's one impressive vehicle!! It was at the New Bern Meet also: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I have seen military vehicles at shows that have weapons displayed. I have also seen "gangster" type cars with Thompson Machine Gun's displayed. All were replica guns and not fireable. This could have been the case. Not everyone in America carries a weapon, it varies from state to state. I live in the NY City area and will never be able to carry a gun, only the criminals can. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 This car was specifically designed to go hunting, with doors that were hinged such that if they had a charging animal they could close it correctly and quickly. I've seen and inspected the car, and while not very attractive in my opinion, it could serve a purpose. As to Tommy guns and old cars, I've just never quite understood the attraction of connecting the two, understand the old gangster thing, but posing for a picture with a fake Tommy gun in front of an old car? Just silly to me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohs_(automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) On 10/9/2016 at 7:51 PM, phil w said: ... My friend said "Is that allowed in this car show?" ... It is a Mohs Safarikar, and while it is distinctive, it is not merely one person's customized car. It certainly is antique by AACA's definition. You'll find it written up in the appendix of Krause Publication's "Standard Catalog." I did an interview with the owner a few years ago, when he had first restored it and began taking it to AACA national meets. It is one of 3 Safarikars made. In fact, he found this rare and unusual vehicle, in a forlorn and rusted state, through a posting on our AACA Discussion Forum! Edited October 11, 2016 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MochetVelo Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 AACA prohibits firearms on the show field, according to what I've read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter S Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 you may remember Webb Pierce, the country singer, who had silver rifles mounted on his circa 1960 Pontiac. I don't think they were functional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Peter, now that you mention it, I think one of the famous cowboys from the '40s had chrome pistols for his door handles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bollman Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Inside door handles were also revolvers and had a gun for a hood ornament. Don't remember who owned it but it is in a museum in Nashville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdang Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I believe Roy Rogers had a custom Cadillac accessorized this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Kids today think Roy Rogers is a fast food joint. Man, I can remember spending Saturdays watching Roy, Hopalong Cassidy, The Cisco Kid, Gene Autry etc. at the local movie theater. Double feature, a serial and about two dozen cartoons for a quarter. I knew I saw that car with the door handles somewhere, thanks Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 MSN : http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/carmakers-sometimes-build-strange-things-–-heres-one-of-the-strangest/ar-AAiXGx3?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=mailsignout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 On 15/10/2016 at 6:37 PM, Jim Bollman said: Inside door handles were also revolvers and had a gun for a hood ornament. Don't remember who owned it but it is in a museum in Nashville. That Bonneville appears (from what I can see) to be one of a handful customized by Nudie Cohen https://www.pontiacoaklandmuseum.org/sites/default/files/storypdf/Nudie.pdf . There is a '66 Bonneville here in Alberta, formerly owned by Bill Herron that still survives. http://blog.calgarystampede.com/2016/07/07/why-this-years-parade-marshals-ride-might-be-one-of-the-coolest-vehicles-on-the-planet/ Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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