Description: 1937 AMERICAN LAFRANCE MODEL 412-CB-PWT FIRETRUCKFounded in 1873 by Thruxton Slocum LaFrance in Elmira, New York as the LaFrance Manufacturing Company, American LaFrance remains one of the oldest and most respected names in American fire apparatus manufacturing. Beginning with hand-powered firefighting equipment during the horse-drawn era, LaFrance Manufacturing merged with the American Fire Engine Company to become American LaFrance in 1903 and the company was among the first to adapt to horseless propulsion using steam engines, which proved cumbersome and were replaced by internal-combustion power by 1907. Quickly rising to prominence in the fire-apparatus industry, American LaFrance built a strong and enduring reputation for dependability and quality through the cessation of operations in 2014.Much of the American LaFrance success story is directly attributable to the continuous development of faster, more powerful and capable fire trucks, more efficient pumpers, and increasingly specialized firefighting equipment. During the mid-1930s, American LaFrance introduced one of its finest model lines, the revolutionary Series 400 “Senior,” dubbed the Metropolitan. Engineering was first-class, as expected, with highlights including a 180-inch wheelbase chassis and 754 cubic-inch, overhead-cam V-12 engine rated at 250 horsepower with dual ignition.The powerful American LaFrance V-12 powerplant made the Series 400 fire trucks ideal as pumpers, with the option of a 1250- or 1500-GPM water pump mounted inline between the engine and cowl. Early Series 400 models still relied on chain drive, but shaft drive was progressively phased-in during the relatively short production run spanning 1935 to 1939. As the flagship of American LaFrance’s model lineup, Series 400 was also the most expensive. While built for severe duty, the Series 400 Metropolitans were also quite beautiful with long, tapered hoods, sweeping skirted fenders, and impeccable proportions. In fact, the Series 400 is considered the first fire engine with intentionally styled bodywork, endowed with much of the presence of contemporary luxury cars from top American marques including Duesenberg, Packard, and Pierce-Arrow.
Price: 9.95 USD
Location: Winamac, Indiana
End Time: 2025-02-01T18:14:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Ertl
Autographed: No
Vehicle Type: Fire Vehicle
Vehicle Make: John Deere
Color: Red
Vehicle Year: 1937
Scale: 1:30
