Recent content by Mark Mitchell

Yes. The flowers were quite good this year. It was nice that they didn't all boom at once, as they sometimes do. Bloom started in the eastern part of the park and moved west and finally up into the canyons. The cacti are still blooming. I took several groups of folks out in the Pinz to see...

Yes. You're right. I've been parking it at Christmas Circle when I'm out there. I've had a dozen curious lookers and met a couple of the locals with interesting off-road interests. One was a snowbird that's gone home already. But we hope to meet up again next fall and do some Borrego desert...

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This is probably the most appropriate photo I could post for you: That's my wife driving! She loves it! Before getting the Pinz, I had a Mercedes U1300. She refused to drive that, and only rode in it under duress. Here's some photos for you, presuming that you haven't owned or driven a...

It has about 2,500 miles on the odo that was installed about 2012. I also have the original odo, included with the vehicle when sold. It reads in kph and, as I recall, has about the equivalent of 10 k miles. The first owner after importation is a long time friend and off-road buddy of mine...

I want to get something smaller to tow behind our motorhome. My daughter has moved to Virginia and we are looking at a trans-continental motorhome tour. Wife puts a (reasonable) limit on the number of non-essential vehicles. I've really enjoyed having the Pinz in Borrego Springs for the last 6...

The top covering the bed and cab is a Techno Top GmbH (Ch-8121) made in Benglen, Switzerland. It's a very rare and desirable accessory. Also included is a full set of bows (the frame for the stock military canvas top) but no actual canvas. NO rust. NO oil leaks. Almost new BFG All Terrain...

1973 Pinzgauer 712 M VIN: 4750123 Specifications: 6 Wheel Drive, Fully independent suspension, Portal Axles, 19” ground clearance 5 Speed manual full synchro ZF Transmission 2 speed transfer case...