The Weirdest Hunting Vehicle You’ve Never Heard Of

[NamStay]

1973 Mohs SafariKar Is Equal Parts Peculiar And Functional

We take a look at a 1973 Mohs SafariKar and why it’s such a unique package.

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The weirdest hunting vehicle you’ve never heard of.​

While most petrolheads will have never heard of the Mohs SafariKar, that’s ok because it’s actually quite a hidden gem. Originally introduced in 1973, this monstrosity is one of three prototypes built to be a safety-oriented vehicle for hunting big game in Africa. While EPA requirements put a damper on the automobile leaving the prototype stage, it’s quite a peculiar beast.

Rather unsurprisingly, inventor and entrepreneur Bruce Baldwin Mohs came up with the idea to build the ultimate hunting companion. After great success with ideas such as the instant milkshake, highway barrier reflectors, and a coating to prevent television tubes from imploding, he wanted to dip a toe into the automotive industry.

The vehicle itself is built on the underpinnings of a 1969 International Harvester Travelall frame. However, contrary to the timeless aesthetic of the base vehicle, the SafariKar features aluminum-tungsten alloy bulkheads wrapped in aluminum panels – which were then padded with polyurethane foam and wrapped in black Naugahyde. Adding to the 70s folklore of this vehicle, it also boasts a pair of sliding doors for easy ingress and egress.

Thanks to its IH internals, it keeps the same 392 cubic-inch V8 under the hood, fed by a four-barrel Holley carburetor. Bring a Trailer was quick to note that the included literature reports the power output as adequate. And that’s actually not a big deal, because this vehicle focuses on creature comforts.

The front compartment features three-abreast seating with a trio of Solar Automotive Products Baja Bucket seats, which Mohs modified to pivot and compensate for centrifugal force. Also included in the cockpit is an AM/FM radio along with a CB unit. Most importantly, the SafariKar comes with an airconditioning system, which isn’t currently operational on this prototype – quite surprising as the five-digit odometer shows approximately 60 miles.


The current bid for the automobile stands at $33,333 (€27,897 at current exchange rates) and looks to be a hot topic on the Bring a Trailer site – with over 20,000 views and close to 300 comments. For those who are interested, bidding ends on Friday, March 26 at 3:30 pm so act fast!

 

[Red Leg]

Looks like everything a 70 Series Land Cruiser thankfully isn't.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Highway hunting?

 

[Ike85123]

Interesting for sure !
Since my wife is now incapacitated with her illness.
A safari vehicle that is safer and not so hard to get in would be great !
She can no longer accompany me, so I dont do much either.
I wish outfitters had more choices for vehicles.
Its all she can do just to walk.

 

[Muskox]

Interesting for sure !
Since my wife is now incapacitated with her illness.
A safari vehicle that is safer and not so hard to get in would be great !
She can no longer accompany me, so I dont do much either.
I wish outfitters had more choices for vehicles.
Its all she can do just to walk.

The outfitter I hunted with in Namibia in 2005 had really shit vehicles. The shooting seat was a feat for a 30 year old to get into let alone the 75 year old that hunted the week before me.

Said that the 75 year old had zero trophy photos, as he couldn't get out of the vehicle other than twice a day. Even took a leak off the back of it.

He also died following the hunt in a hotel in Aroab.

This old car or the Roller on the King ranch would have been a good choice.

 

[Ike85123]

The outfitter I hunted with in Namibia in 2005 had really shit vehicles. The shooting seat was a feat for a 30 year old to get into let alone the 75 year old that hunted the week before me.

Said that the 75 year old had zero trophy photos, as he couldn't get out of the vehicle other than twice a day. Even took a leak off the back of it.

He also died following the hunt in a hotel in Aroab.

This old car or the Roller on the King ranch would have been a good choice.

My last hunt, consisted of me finding some old lumper and making stairs at camp for her.
Even seems very few outfitters have steps ready for handicapped people. They jist want to pick the people up and help them in.

Your story ended very sad. But I must admit, to be 75 and on safari ! Wow, good for him !

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

1973 Mohs SafariKar Is Equal Parts Peculiar And Functional

We take a look at a 1973 Mohs SafariKar and why it’s such a unique package.

www.motor1.com

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The weirdest hunting vehicle you’ve never heard of.​

While most petrolheads will have never heard of the Mohs SafariKar, that’s ok because it’s actually quite a hidden gem. Originally introduced in 1973, this monstrosity is one of three prototypes built to be a safety-oriented vehicle for hunting big game in Africa. While EPA requirements put a damper on the automobile leaving the prototype stage, it’s quite a peculiar beast.

Rather unsurprisingly, inventor and entrepreneur Bruce Baldwin Mohs came up with the idea to build the ultimate hunting companion. After great success with ideas such as the instant milkshake, highway barrier reflectors, and a coating to prevent television tubes from imploding, he wanted to dip a toe into the automotive industry.

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The vehicle itself is built on the underpinnings of a 1969 International Harvester Travelall frame. However, contrary to the timeless aesthetic of the base vehicle, the SafariKar features aluminum-tungsten alloy bulkheads wrapped in aluminum panels – which were then padded with polyurethane foam and wrapped in black Naugahyde. Adding to the 70s folklore of this vehicle, it also boasts a pair of sliding doors for easy ingress and egress.

Thanks to its IH internals, it keeps the same 392 cubic-inch V8 under the hood, fed by a four-barrel Holley carburetor. Bring a Trailer was quick to note that the included literature reports the power output as adequate. And that’s actually not a big deal, because this vehicle focuses on creature comforts.

The front compartment features three-abreast seating with a trio of Solar Automotive Products Baja Bucket seats, which Mohs modified to pivot and compensate for centrifugal force. Also included in the cockpit is an AM/FM radio along with a CB unit. Most importantly, the SafariKar comes with an airconditioning system, which isn’t currently operational on this prototype – quite surprising as the five-digit odometer shows approximately 60 miles.


The current bid for the automobile stands at $33,333 (€27,897 at current exchange rates) and looks to be a hot topic on the Bring a Trailer site – with over 20,000 views and close to 300 comments. For those who are interested, bidding ends on Friday, March 26 at 3:30 pm so act fast!

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@Nam Stay
If'n you want some strange hunting chariots look no further the the American show Critter Gitters. Some truly strange vehicles.
Bob

. Let's see a Texas hog out run the yellow one and to short no problems and a go anywhere party platform for a few friends.

 

[CoElkHunter]

I like the hood ornament. With a slight modification it could become a rifle rest for “shootin” off the hood. The “suicide” doors are interesting too.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

My last hunt, consisted of me finding some old lumper and making stairs at camp for her.
Even seems very few outfitters have steps ready for handicapped people. They jist want to pick the people up and help them in.

Your story ended very sad. But I must admit, to be 75 and on safari ! Wow, good for him !

@Ike85123
That was one thing that amazed me the second property we stayed at with our outfitter was set up for people with a disability because his philosophy is they hunt to so cater for them, it no extra for him but for a disabled person it mean the difference between a great trip and a shit trip they wished they had never been on
Bob

 

[Ike85123]

@Ike85123
That was one thing that amazed me the second property we stayed at with our outfitter was set up for people with a disability because his philosophy is they hunt to so cater for them, it no extra for him but for a disabled person it mean the difference between a great trip and a shit trip they wished they had never been on
Bob

Ya. Funny how all the safari parks seem to have ramps or stairs. But so hard to find them in a hunting camp.
My wife has severe rheumatoid arthritis. She can't really move well at all. And uncomfortable situations just cause her pain. She is 52 and will only get worse. Doc says she has 5 to 10 yrs left before she passes.
I try to do everything i can to make her comfortable. But at this point, even the airport is too much for her to handle. So we just keep our wildlife trips here in the usa, and within a 3hr drive.
My next trip to africa will be alone. She keeps telling me to go have fun.
I really wonder if i can find a hunting area with great internet. Would be awesome to atleast have her be able to watch it live. Kinda be there with me !

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Ya. Funny how all the safari parks seem to have ramps or stairs. But so hard to find them in a hunting camp.
My wife has severe rheumatoid arthritis. She can't really move well at all. And uncomfortable situations just cause her pain. She is 52 and will only get worse. Doc says she has 5 to 10 yrs left before she passes.
I try to do everything i can to make her comfortable. But at this point, even the airport is too much for her to handle. So we just keep our wildlife trips here in the usa, and within a 3hr drive.
My next trip to africa will be alone. She keeps telling me to go have fun.
I really wonder if i can find a hunting area with great internet. Would be awesome to atleast have her be able to watch it live. Kinda be there with me !

@Ike85123
Mate I'm feeling your pain. When my mum came to visit before she died the only way to get her on a plane was to heavily sedate her..
Pain is something that no one else can experience for you and it's a real shit when someone says you looking well and your body is screaming at you for relief and you just can't explain it to some one else
Your wife is an amazing person wanting you to still go to Africa without her as I know she would love to be with you if it wasn't for the continual pain. Even tho she is hurting she still wants you to have fun. For us males it is harder because we are torn between our love for hunting and our wives and even tho we are given permission to go the guilt of going almost ruins the trip.
It is a brilliant idea wanting to live stream your hunt so she can be there with you. The camp we were in had excellent internet close to the house but not away from it. You might be able to record your hunt and stream it when you get back to camp. That is one alternative.

Sit with your wife and talk to her HONESTLY about your fears and what you are feeling ( a hard thing for any male to do) and let her express herself. I think you will end up having a guilt free hunt with the blessings of your wonderful wife that you can always share together.
Bob

 

[Ike85123]

@Ike85123
Mate I'm feeling your pain. When my mum came to visit before she died the only way to get her on a plane was to heavily sedate her..
Pain is something that no one else can experience for you and it's a real shit when someone says you looking well and your body is screaming at you for relief and you just can't explain it to some one else
Your wife is an amazing person wanting you to still go to Africa without her as I know she would love to be with you if it wasn't for the continual pain. Even tho she is hurting she still wants you to have fun. For us males it is harder because we are torn between our love for hunting and our wives and even tho we are given permission to go the guilt of going almost ruins the trip.
It is a brilliant idea wanting to live stream your hunt so she can be there with you. The camp we were in had excellent internet close to the house but not away from it. You might be able to record your hunt and stream it when you get back to camp. That is one alternative.

Sit with your wife and talk to her HONESTLY about your fears and what you are feeling ( a hard thing for any male to do) and let her express herself. I think you will end up having a guilt free hunt with the blessings of your wonderful wife that you can always share together.
Bob

Yes, it is easy to feel guilty. If I go do anything it eats me up, that she cant be there.
Im sorry your mom had that pain, it is terrible !
She has gotten i to video games the last couple of years. It is something she can do and not have to move.
Last time I went fishing for a weekend. I felt guilty. Went to the store and bought her some games and plenty of good snack foods,chocolate and ice cream.
I always joke with her that i will max out a credit card for her becouse of guilt, if I go to africa again.
Me and her spend alot of time talking. Alot of heart to heart conversations. I know how she feels and she knows how I feel.
If I go. I will probably try to do a satellite feed, so the hunt will be live. I might just not bring back any trophies and try to make it all about the video !
It's a long hard road, with a lot of decisions from here on out.
We love each other and that is what matters !
At this point, we can look at each other and without words, have a conversation.
I will definitely check around for camps with the best internet or satellite communications.
With the virus still being strong, im sure I have a year or two to get it figured out ?

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Yes, it is easy to feel guilty. If I go do anything it eats me up, that she cant be there.
Im sorry your mom had that pain, it is terrible !
She has gotten i to video games the last couple of years. It is something she can do and not have to move.
Last time I went fishing for a weekend. I felt guilty. Went to the store and bought her some games and plenty of good snack foods,chocolate and ice cream.
I always joke with her that i will max out a credit card for her becouse of guilt, if I go to africa again.
Me and her spend alot of time talking. Alot of heart to heart conversations. I know how she feels and she knows how I feel.
If I go. I will probably try to do a satellite feed, so the hunt will be live. I might just not bring back any trophies and try to make it all about the video !
It's a long hard road, with a lot of decisions from here on out.
We love each other and that is what matters !
At this point, we can look at each other and without words, have a conversation.
I will definitely check around for camps with the best internet or satellite communications.
With the virus still being strong, im sure I have a year or two to get it figured out ?

@Ike85123
That's a great idea the cost of recording and live stream the hunt instead of skins and horns. It will still be a trophy and one you can both enjoy any time.
Listen to your wife and her needs. I know she would want you to go and enjoy with her blessing despite her pain.
Bob

 

[Brent in Az]

Looks like a hybrid cross, of a Bentley, and a 55 Chevy.