Got a Philco Safari for 7 bucks

[Hill Haven Telephone Company]

Ive been kind of picking up unique vintage portable TVs when i can find them.  And i Lucked out and found a Philco safari for 7 bucks. 

I dont know much about it or if its safe to fire up.  but it's sure cool as heck. 

[countryman]

For those like me who have a hard time finding the TV on the photo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5eAIEO4fPk

Apparently the picture tube is facing upwards and is viewed through a mirror (?), for better portability.

Great find, and good luck with the restoration! Capacitors are a common issue on old radio and TV sets, but you will know that.

[RDPipes]

Great find sir, hope you can get'er up and running again.

[Contempra]

Here's the same model 1958 .

[david@london]

Great 1950s advert Denis.

Am impressed by the price of the Philco Safari... according to usinflationcalculator.com, $250 in 1958 would be $2,587.98 today.

That's fairly steep for watching TV at the beach.

[rdelius]

I have one but the leather case has come apart