Vehicle Description
Fuel Required is pleased to present this amazing 1912 American
LaFrance Model 12 Firetruck. The American LaFrance Fire Engine
Company was one of the oldest fire apparatus manufacturers in
America. With roots that go back to approximately 1832, the
companies that went on to become American LaFrance built
hand-drawn, horse-drawn, and steam-powered fire engines. This
particular pumper was delivered to Lakewood Fire Department outside
of Cleveland, Ohio on June 10, 1912 and has quite a history. The
short story is, Lakewood purchased the truck new in 1912 as Engine
#01 and in 1921 it was updated, then in 1928 it was used as a
trade-in with American LaFrance on our new Fire Engine. Later that
year Clark, New Jersey purchased it from American LaFrance where it
became Engine #14. Clark used it then stored it. In 1999 the entire
ruck was restored and refurbished for its 75th birthday. Finally,
the truck was purchased back by Lakewood in 2015 and returned to
where it all began. This chain-driven truck has been well cared for
and retains its original American LaFrance six-cylinder engine. The
pump turns with ease, and it goes down the road nice and straight.
Fuel Required always recommends and welcomes personal or
professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to
purchase. See more pictures at FuelRequired.com.
