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£73,587

1916 American LaFrance Speedster

United States • 9 Oct 2014

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This is a unique 1916 American LaFrance Speedster, converted from a fire truck, featuring a massive six-cylinder engine and a three-speed manual transmission. With its cream finish, red accents, and luxurious brown leather interior, this right-hand drive vehicle sold for $118,250 USD at Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Condition

8

The car is described as 'nicely finished' with 'tasteful red pinstripes' and a 'beautifully finished wood dashboard.' The presence of features like 'plated headlights' and a 'nicely detailed cylindrical fuel tank' also suggests a high level of care and restoration.

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100 bhp, 855 cu.

in.

T-head inline six-cylinder engine, three-speed manual transmission, and chain-drive rear axle.

Wheelbase: 117 in.

The American LaFrance Fire Engine Company, which was known primarily for their fabulous fire trucks, made an unknown quantity of road vehicles for a short period before World War I.

At no time did the famous Elmira, New York, firm envision readjusting its priorities to road cars, but the ones that were built were all done to order and regarded as “mighty fast.” This unique Speedster is powered by a massive T-head, six-cylinder engine, which is mated to a three-speed manual transmission and impressive chain-drive gearing.

It was built from a 1916 American LaFrance fire truck and is nicely finished in cream with tasteful red pinstripes, which match the red chassis and undercarriage.

The cockpit area, which has right-hand drive, features beautifully tufted individual seating in brown leather and a beautifully finished wood dashboard.

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