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American LaFrance type 145 brandbil, 14 liter — 1927

A magnificent car from America's most renowned fire truck manufacturer. Here in a uniquely unrestored condition. It has been on display in a museum for many years.

Michael Luft
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"An interesting historical vehicle in very good condition. Not started in a while, but in complete untouched original condition."

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406 000SEK
LOT NUMBER
LOCATION
16081
SPARREHOLM
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Michael Luft
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"An interesting historical vehicle in very good condition. Not started in a while, but in complete untouched original condition."

Description

American La France was the largest fire truck manufacturer in the USA, producing several thousand fire trucks each year until 2014 when the company ceased operations. If you see a fire truck in an American movie, it is likely to be an American La France, as they dominated the market since the 1800s. Unfortunately, due to a series of mergers and financial difficulties, the company closed its doors in 2014.

This particular fire truck is built on the Speedster model, and American La France was known for its large and powerful engines. The engine in this vehicle is 14 liters and produces 130 horsepower, running on gasoline. These vehicles were appreciated for their high quality and reliability, which were crucial for fire trucks. This early model features chain drive, which was considered particularly good.

This fire truck arrived in Sweden over 40 years ago and has been showcased in the Sparreholm collection ever since. It is being sold as an exhibition piece, unstarted and unregistered. However, spare parts are readily available in the USA, so it should be possible to get it running again for a mechanic with an interest in American cars.

Technical data

  • Year
    1927/1927 
  • Registration date
     
  • Mileage
     
  • Kw / hp
         / 130 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Leather 
  • Colour
    Red 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    This rolling exhibition vehicle is complete in terms of its technical components. It can be started by a technician after undergoing service and other necessary maintenance. However, it should be noted that the batteries are currently missing and will need to be acquired separately.

  • Interior condition:

    The interior of this vehicle features a well-designed and organized seating area, with several shelves and cabinets for equipment storage.

  • Exterior condition:

    The body and chassis of this vehicle are in very good condition, with untouched original features that include many fine details.

  • General condition:

    The overall impression of this vehicle is really good. It is complete, with the exception of the wooden steps.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Säljs oregistrerad. Handlingar saknas. Importerad från USA på 1970-talet.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Sparreholm

For viewing the vehicle, contact the valuator/depot:

Michael Luft
+46 708-20 21 13
michael@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2023-07-20.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

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  • At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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