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1926 American LaFrance Type 42 Fire Truck Project
United States • 19 Mar 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1926 American LaFrance Type 42 fire truck project. It features a rebuilt 309ci Buick inline-six (currently non-running), a four-speed manual transmission, and a refurbishment completed between 2009 and 2012. The sale includes firefighting equipment, a copy of the factory operator’s manual, and refurbishment photos and receipts, but the vehicle has known mechanical issues and cosmetic imperfections.
Condition
3
The truck is listed as a "non-running project" with an overheated engine and inoperative starter. While it underwent a refurbishment with repainted body and rebuilt engine, it also has a transmission leak, paint imperfections, and is missing turn signals. The listing admits there are known dents and paint imperfections visible in the video gallery.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
SN2510629
Odometer:
15,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 309ci Buick Inline-Six 4-Speed Manual Transmission Red Paint Black Vinyl Bench Seat 12-Volt Electrical System Onboard Water Pump Emergency Beacons and Siren Assorted Firefighting Memorabilia Included Operator's Manual
This 1926 American LaFrance Type 42 fire truck underwent a refurbishment from 2009 through 2012 and was purchased by the seller .
The 309ci Buick inline-six is said to have overheated in October 2022, and the truck no longer runs.
It is equipped with a four-speed manual transmission, a 12-volt electrical system, an onboard water pump, a front spotlight, rotating red beacon light and front fender-mounted siren, feed hoses, ladders, and three fire extinguishers.
This Type 42 fire truck is now offered at no reserve as a non-running project with an Indian backpack water pump, assorted firefighting equipment, a copy of the factory operator’s manual, photos and receipts from the refurbishment, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The cab, bed, and fenders...
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£267
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£21,258
Median Price (Since 2020)
£179,872
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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