Dec 9, 2019
Type 400 Senior Fire Engine Ex – Norfolk, NE The town of Norfolk, Nebraska used this engine from 1935 until the 1960s. It was American La France’s largest engine, with a mighty V-12 engine capable of generating almost 250 horsepower. Top speed is over 60 miles...
Dec 9, 2019
Chemical Car Ex – Lookout Mountain, TN The Brockway “Torpedo” light truck was a popular chassis for fire engine makers trying to meet the needs and budgets of small fire departments. American La France built rigs like this one to provide a quick...
Dec 9, 2019
1924 American LaFrance Type-40 Chemical Car “Santa Fe” The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad bought this “chemical car” as a quick response rig to attack grass fires along the train tracks near its San Bernardino, California yards. A rig like this is...
Dec 9, 2019
1924 American La France Type 12 Triple Combination Fire Engine Ex – Oshkosh, WI This engine marks the beginning of the Hall of Flame. Museum Founder George F. Getz, Jr. received it as a Christmas present in 1955 from his wife, Olive and his son Bert. He had...
Dec 9, 2019
Type 31-4 Aerial Truck Ex – Danville, IL Asa La France patented the design for this “spring assist” aerial in 1903. Originally built to be pulled by horses, the design was adapted to motorized tractors and was manufactured until about 1940. Because...
