1917 Ford Fire Truck
Model T Fords could be bought as chassis only, which were then used to build special use vehicles such as this fire engine. The body and equipment were furnished and installed by American-La France, at one time the major builder of fire-fighting equipment. This vehicle is completely original and has never been restored. It was used by the Farmington, Maine, Fire Department.
Specifications: Model T; engine four-cylinder, in-line, water-cooled; bore 3-3/4 in., stroke 4 in., displacement 176.7 cu. in., 20 hp.
Accession no. 1986G65.
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