American LaFrance built this huge model TK 6 Armored Car in 1933. Although tested in Aberdeen Proving Ground in August of that year, none were purchased by US forces, as the TK 6 had been built for Iran. Powered by a 240 horsepower American La France...
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The Navy's requirements for cross-country 6x6 pumpers led to the development of this unusual but purposeful looking truck which was designated as a Model YDXF1 Foam Pumper. Built in 1954, it was powered by an engine which was found in several other...
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During the W.W.II the Army bought many Types 500 fire apparatus. There was no chrome on these trucks (although the Army models had some), and the matte paint reduced their reflective tendencies. They are also shared the painted mesh type grille. In...
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The Army Air Corps ordered this large tractor trailer combination around 1941 for service at crash scenes on an airfield in W.W.II. It was fitted with two remotely controlled foam nozzles, one in front of the handsome grille and the other on a turntable...
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With the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950, America got the cold war jitters. Federal money was made available to purchase fire apparatus for Civil Defence and to bolster local fire protection. The American LaFrance Foamlite Co. was awarded several...
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