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£22,400

1928 American LaFrance Open Speedster

United Kingdom • 30 Nov 2013 • Lot 251

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This listing features a classic American LaFrance fire engine, a vehicle with significant historical importance and recognized design. While the 1934 vehicle requires recommissioning after a halted Peking to Paris road race preparation, it boasts a 14.5L six-cylinder engine, oversized fuel tank, and rare four-wheel brakes, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts of the marque.

Condition

5

The vehicle is 90 years old and requires recommissioning, suggesting it's not in perfect condition. However, it appears complete and comes with documentation, implying it's not severely damaged or in poor condition. It was being prepared for a road race, indicating a degree of mechanical functionality before the project was abandoned.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

3769

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The American LaFrance Fire Engine Company is one of the oldest fire apparatus manufacturers with roots that go back to approximately 1832.

The company that went on to become American LaFrance built hand-drawn, horse-drawn and steam-powered fire engines.

The International Fire Engine Company, corporate predecessor of American La France, built some steam power fire engines between 1903 and 1907.

Apparatus built by International included horse drawn steamers, hose wagons, and hook and ladders to chemical engines, water towers and combinations.

American LaFrance delivered its first motorised fire engine in 1907 and over the years, they built thousands of fire trucks including chemical engines, combination pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, Aero Chief snorkel trucks, and airport crash trucks.

The classical style of the American LaFrance apparatus is easily recognised and some of the company's innovations led to changes in the industry, most notably the forward style cab.

The company has r...