1929 American La France Model 191 500gpm pumper Registration Number L-461 with 80-gallon booster tank. Museum quality! Clear Virginia title and this rig currently resides in Rockland, Maine. Purchased by Saddle Brook New Jersey Fire Department in 1929. It was there second motorized piece of apparatus. Delivered to Saddle River Township June 1930. Sold to Emmaus (Pa.) fire department in 1955. Stayed in service with Emmaus, Pa. fire department until 1972. Have historical documents from both towns and visited both towns to talk to the fire personnel.
Restored and ready to go. I am technically the 5th Owner of this rig. Drives and pumps muster ready. AACA Senior (Hershey 1999), and AACA Preservation Awards. A real head turner when you drive down the road or show it. Have owned this rig for 31 years always keep in climate-controlled space. Very reliable, fun to drive, and excellent preserved consistent trophy winner. Buda Engine 763 cubic inches 90 hp, 3 speed transmission. Draft hoses made by American La France and stamped 12/29. Ladders are original American La France made ladders. Wooden hose bed is original. Gold leaf is 24k, and corner gold leaf by Ken Soderbeck. Everything you see in the photos is included. Electric Siren works, bell, pike pole, wrecking bar, booster hose and nozzle, American La France flashlight, Mechanical brakes all 4 wheels. Large fire extinguisher, and hand fire extinguisher. First year with drive shaft. Truck weight empty is 9,260 pounds.
Have copy of American La France 191 Owner’s Manual, and Buda Engine manual. Underside is clean as the topside. Sale includes spare correct Buda engine and 3 speed transmission. (see photo) Spare motor turns freely and just needs a battery, radiator, and gas to get it going. Also have several boxes of spare parts, plus extra oil filter and 2 cases of motor oil for your next oil change. 6 Volt system, hand crank still works if you dare to try it.
