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Flashback: Kaiser’s Zebra and Lion Interiors

August 11, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Kaiser Safari

In 1951, U.S. automaker Kaiser Motors debuted four special-edition vehicles at the Chicago Auto Show trimmed in exotic pelts — including zebra, lion, polar bear and horse. The designs were the brainchild of Carlton Spencer, a well known interior designer of the period.

With the exception of the following photos, little is known about the cars. But of course, a picture is worth a thousand words:

The Kaiser “Safari” was trimmed in genuine zebra and lion fur:

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Kaiser Safari

The Kaiser “Caballero” was trimmed in horse hides. It also had cowboy spurs and saddle bags on its door panels.

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Kaiser Caballero

The Kaiser “Explorer” featured polar bear fur on its seats, with brown bear accents:

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Kaiser Explorer

The Kaiser “South Sea” was more animal friendly, though just as over-the-top. It featured Hawaiian-print upholstery, woven grass mats and fish nets throughout its cabin.

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Kaiser South Sea

Of course, Kaiser Motors didn’t last long — but the company still sort of lives on in another popular, adventure-seeking brand.

Kaiser produced vehicles from 1945 to 1953, before merging with Willys-Overland Motors to form Willys Motors Incorporated. In 1963, the company changed its name to Kaiser Jeep Corporation. Seven years later, it was acquired by American Motors Corporation and renamed Jeep Corporation. In 1983, Renault bought American Motors and eventually sold it to Chrysler. Today, the division is simply known as Jeep — and its vehicles are still being used on safaris.

Filed Under: Archive, Industry History, Upholstery Showcase Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Exotic Hides, Fur Upholstery, Kaiser Motors

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