![]() The engine oil and filter were replaced, along with cleaning up some wiring and adjusting the brakes. This included dropping the fuel tank for a flush, cleaning, and sealing then reinstalled with new electric fuel pump to provide fresh fuel to twin, rebuilt Zenith carburetors. Powered by its original 527ci V12 gasoline engine mated to a 4-speed manual transmission, it was recently treated to a complete fuel delivery service to start and run confidently once again. Offered here is a 1951 American LaFrance Series 700 triple combination pumper! This unit sold new to Bay City, Michigan Fire Department and stayed stored and protected in the area throughout its entire life! It was used briefly as a fire reserve truck, before heading into the private collection of Jim Dobson, who coincidentally was the founder of the Bay City Antique Toy & Fire Truck Museum which remains open to the public to this day! This American LaFrance remains exceptionally original without any major restoration, and we are very proud to have it on display here in St. ![]()
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