Gateway Classic Cars of Fort Lauderdale is excited to offer this
fantastic 1914 America La France Type Seventy-Five Firetruck. This
is a combination pumping engine, chemical engine, and hose car
built by The America La France Fire Engine Company, Inc. This
beauty is powered by a 105 horse power, six cylinder motor.
Accessories on this firetruck include a steel crow bar, a battery
box, all necessary operating tools, an acid receptacle holder, one
ten inch electric search light, one 20 foot extension ladder, one
3-gallon Babcock fire department standard extinguisher, two fire
department standard lanterns, one fire department standard axe, and
one pike pole. The truck won first place in a Florida state
competition for drafting. The term drafting water refers to the use
of suction to move a liquid such as water from a vessel or body of
water below the intake of a suction pump. One of the greatest parts
of this America La France truck is that there is a locomotive bell
and hand-operated siren horn. This firetruck has a carrying
capacity of seven men. This highly detailed firetruck is the
perfect museum piece or collectors item. If you're looking for a
beautiful piece of history, you've found it. To see 100+ HD
pictures and a video of this 1914 America La France Type
Seventy-Five Firetruck, please visit
http://gatewayclassiccars.com/fort-lauderdale/1914/american-lafrance/fire-truck-S596.html
. For more information or to schedule an appointment to view car in
person, please call the Fort Lauderdale showroom at (954) 227-4202
or email us directly at
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