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Benefitting from an oversized fuel tank and brakes on all four wheels (an idea that could catch on one day) this handsome 90 year old vehicle will require some re-commissioning. had to abandon the project due to health reasons. This particular LaFrance was being prepared for the Peking to Paris road race however the owner. T-Head motor turns over with the aid of a solid iron flywheel and has double chain drive to the rear wheels. this is an impressive vehicle in all aspects. The company has recently undergone a major rebirth and is once again producing custom fire trucks and other emergency vehicles. The classical style of the American LaFrance apparatus is easily recognised and some of the company's innovations led to changes in the industry. they built thousands of fire trucks including chemical engines. American LaFrance delivered its first motorised fire engine in 1907 and over the years. and hook and ladders to chemical engines. Apparatus built by International included horse drawn steamers. built some steam power fire engines between 19. corporate predecessor of American La France. horse-drawn and steam-powered fire engines. The company that went on to become American LaFrance built hand-drawn. Call 01753 639170 or 07733290120 The American LaFrance Fire Engine Company is one of the oldest fire apparatus manufacturers with roots that go back to approximately 1832. For sale by auction on Saturday 30 November 2013 with Historics at Brooklands.