American LaFrance Corporate CollectionMore than a dozen classic fire trucks are on display this week in Miami, Florida. RM Sotheby’s It is exhibited at an auction event.
The auction, which takes place on Friday the 27th, includes 15 vehicles spanning nearly 100 years of history, from early hand-pulled pump machines to larger vehicles of the post-war era.
These vehicles American LaFrance Corporate CollectionA famous emergency vehicle manufacturer active from 1873 to 2014. American LaFranceIt was used as a promotional and marketing tool.
Meanwhile, these fire trucks are located in North Charleston, South Carolina, USA. North Charleston Fire Museumwas on display. As the museum closes its operations, RM Sotheby’s Through the auction, these classic vehicles are expected to find a new home.
The oldest vehicle in the collection was built in 1858. In fact, this is not a truck, but a fire pumping equipment that has to be pulled by hand like a wooden cart. This model is Button & BlakeIt was produced by a company called, and later merged with several other companies. American LaFranceIt has become.
Button & Blake‘s fire pump was considered a very important piece of equipment at the time thanks to its ‘anti-pulsation chamber’ made of brass. This device equalized the flow of water through the pump, providing a stable and continuous water flow. The estimated winning bid price for this vehicle is US$100,000 to US$150,000.
The oldest model among internal combustion engine vehicles is the 1911 model. Type 5 Double Tank Combinationof Reading, Pennsylvania. Liberty Fire Company No. 5It has a white seal symbolizing .
Type 5Is American LaFranceIt was the first gasoline-powered fire engine produced by and was equipped with a large 4-cylinder engine with a displacement of 9.4 liters, producing 70 horsepower. The estimated price is 100,000 to 200,000 USD.
Meanwhile, the most modern fire truck up for auction is 1956 LaFrance 700 Series ‘775-PJO’ pumperThis model was popular in the early post-war era and already had the form of a fire truck as we know it today.
Over 3,000 units were produced over 12 years, initially equipped with a V12 engine, but later replaced with a 6-cylinder engine. Detroit Diesel engine was replaced. The vehicle is equipped with a 35-foot extension ladder and a 500-gallon auxiliary water tank, and is expected to cost between $15,000 and $25,000.
Besides the fire truck, another highlight is the 1911 model. Type 8 Roadsteras, American LaFranceIt is the only passenger car produced by The company produced only 25 vehicles, LaFranceIt is known that the management of .
The power source is Type 5It is the same four-cylinder engine used in the , but mounted on a much shorter chassis and combined with a unique integrated transmission and differential. The estimated winning bid price is US$300,000 to US$500,000.
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