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£3,543

1960 Pirsch Aerial Ladder Fire Truck

United States • 27 Mar 2026 • Lot Lot #235256

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AI Listing Summary

This is a 1960 Pirsch Aerial Ladder Fire Truck, a piece of firefighting history from Peter Pirsch & Sons Co. It features a replacement Detroit Diesel engine, a five-speed manual transmission, and a host of original emergency equipment, but the body has corrosion and paint issues.

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Condition 

5

The listing mentions paint chips, areas of corrosion on multiple panels, and rust visible on multiple underbody components. These issues indicate noticeable cosmetic wear, which aligns with an "Above Average" condition rating.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

2457

Odometer:

7,500 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

TMU Replacement 426ci Detroit Diesel Inline-Six Five-Speed Manual Transmission Red Paint Black Vinyl Upholstery Lattice-Girder Aluminum-Alloy Ladder Red Steel Wheels Dually Rear Axle Open Cockpit Water Pump & Hoses Additional Ladder Storage Spotlights & Emergency Lights Siren & Warning Bell
This 1960 aerial ladder fire truck was built by Peter Pirsch & Sons Co.

of Kenosha, Wisconsin, and was purchased by the selling dealer in 2025.

The truck is finished in red over black vinyl upholstery, and power is from a replacement Detroit Diesel 426ci inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission.

Emergency equipment includes a water pump, water hoses, a lattice-girder aluminum-alloy ladder, multiple removable ladders, emergency lights, spotlights, a siren, a warning bell, and fire extinguishers.

The open cockpit features a single row of bench seating, combination interior/exterior windshield wipers, and a systems control panel.

This Pirsch fire truck is now offered at no reserve b...

Points of note

£3,543

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£3,931

Median Price (Since 2020)

£4,318

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