safarikar Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Restored just like it came out of Factory, This unusual vehicle is the first one of three prototypes with only two known to exist and was built by the Mohs Seaplane of Madison Wisconsin, Bruce Baldwin Mohs, owner. Built but never delivered to be used on an African Safari. Chassis builder was “International” power is supplied by a 392 cid V-8. Sales literature described the horsepower as “Adequate”. Unusual features include an aluminum bodied car that is covered with 120 feet of naugahyde vinyl stretched (with help from my 84 year old mother) and stapled over polyurethane foam padding which used 40 Large cans spray adhesive to stick foam to body. Then using 7,000 stainless steel staples to hold vinyl material onto 196 ft of ¼”thick x 1” wide wood strips which are secured to body using 2,700 aluminum rivets Interior of car has over 42 feet of black/red tuxedo carpet..Up front are 3 Steve McQueen “Baja” racing seats & in the back bench seating area that folds down and can sleep 2 adults and 2 children while out in the Safari. It was the first automobile advertised as far as I know having nitrogen-filled tires way back in 1973 long before they became commonplace today. Options include a two way radio for keeping in touch with base camp while on your safari and it took 4800 hrs / 4 years of restoration. Have over $650,000 invested in car and I am asking $425,000 obo I also have a custom all aluminum Intech trailer available for an additional $35,000 Call me and leave message if you want more info 570-283-8422 or markza@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Always thought those were pretty cool. Not attractive, but cool. No idea if you will get your price but good luck with the sale. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Nothing but "wow" will suffice, regardless of your opinion of the aesthetics of the car. Best of luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Smolinski Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Johnny Cash wrote & sung a song about a car like this. "One Piece at a Time." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 (edited) Mark, you're selling your Safarikar? Right after you showed it at its first national meet (in Pennsylvania), I did an article on it, perhaps one of the first, for our AACA regional newsletter. I guess you've shown it everywhere to your satisfaction, and it's time for some other vehicle--- Edited July 15, 2019 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safarikar Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 Hi John, Time to find something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safarikar Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 Hi Everyone, Yes the car is still for sale and yes I am selling it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safarikar Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 see ad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam@NortheastWheelsEvents. Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 I hope the new owner will still grace the fields of Hershey with the SafariKar! Here are two of about 6 videos of Mark and his SafariKar http://northeastwheelsevents.ning.com/video/marks-most-unusual-1973-mohs-safarikar-at-the-2017-aaca-fall-meet http://northeastwheelsevents.ning.com/video/2013-hershey-fall-meet-2013-hershey-car-show-aaca-mohs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 (edited) Is it strong enough to survive attacks from large animals like elephants and rhinos? How much does it weigh? Edited July 20, 2020 by Lebowski (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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