In 1960 the truck-line received distinctive new faces featured a huge hood sporting two simulated air scoops on either side of central emblem. Within these scoops was a small grille surrounding the parking / signal lights. Light duty trucks had their...
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In between the entry-level Type 99 commercials and flagship custom-chassis 100 Series fire apparatus, American LaFrance at about the same year introduced yet another semi-custom series designated Types 91 and 92. Similar in external appearance to the...
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In 1927 American LaFrance discontinued production of Brockway and Model T Ford fire apparatus. These low-budget, commercial chassis fire engines for small towns and villages, industrial and institutional fire brigades were immediately replaced by the...
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American LaFrance introduced its first modestly restyled motor fire apparatus in many years in 1926. Reviving a model name previously used by steam fire engines, the new 100 Series Metropolitan pumpers and ladder trucks featured a new, higher radiator...
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Since 1921 American LaFrance began producing firefighting apparatus on Brockway commercial truck chassis. They made in 4 types: Type 36 (1921) was a triple combination (hose car, pump and chemical tank) with 300 gpm rotary pump. Type 46 (1927) had 2...
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