The LaFrance factory was founded in the 1870s in New York by Truckson LaFrance and initially built steam engines, but in 1900 the company amalgamated with other manufacturers to form American LaFrance. The equipment, including ladders and tools, is intact. The fire engine is in excellent condition thanks to an intensive restoration by John Abrahamson of Enfield Auto Restoration, USA. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. American LaFrance (ALF) was an American vehicle manufacturer which focused primarily on the production of fire engines, fire aerials, and emergency. The ladder could be extended to more than 20 metres by a system of huge springs. 1939 AMERICAN LAFRANCE B-550RC FIRE ENGINE RED 1/43 BY ROAD SIGNATURE 43007. In order to manoeuvre this extremely long vehicle through traffic, a second ‘navigator’ was seated at the back to steer the rear wheels. This American LaFrance, which was delivered to the Westfield Fire Department in New Jersey in 1922, is no exception note the beautiful gold leaf embellishment, the black trims and the locomotive-shaped front with a bumper that looks like a ‘cow catcher’.
58 (13203) Code 3 Chicago Firehouse Engine Co. Squad 5A Snorkel (12648) Code 3 Chicago Fireboat Victor L. Squad 1A Snorkel (12644) Code 3 Chicago Fire Dept. The functional aspect of the fire engine is hidden under rich ornamentation. Description: This 1937 American LaFrance Fire Engine was originally purchased by the City of Grand Rapids on October 16th, 1937 for 13,039. Engine 79 - American LaFrance Pumper (12857) Code 3 Chicago Fire Dept. Shipping included Yat Ming Scale 1:24 - 1927 Fire American Engine Type 75 Lafrance 62 Yat Ming Scale 1:24 - 1927 American Lafrance Type 75 Fire Engine Spielzeug Hobbys Modellbau 62 Yat Ming Scale 1:24 - 1927 American Lafrance Type 75 Fire Engine Spielzeug. Americans build the most beautiful fire engines in the world. Shipping included Yat Ming Scale 1:24 - 1927 Fire American Engine Type 75 Lafrance.