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The American LaFrance Company has a history that dates back to the early 1830s. The business was formed with the intention of building horse drawn carriages and steam powered fire engines. The Company was officially formed by Truckson LaFrance and his partners in 1873 as the LaFrance Manufacturing Company selling hand powered equipment.
From 1903 through 1907, the International Fire Engine Company, the predecessor of American LaFrance, produced steam powered fire engines and other fire fighting equipment. Over the many years of their existence, both the IFE and American LaFrance, they have created thousands of fire trucks and equipment. Their list of creations have been broad, but centered on emergency response vehicles, such as chemical engines, aerial ladder trucks, airport crash trucks, and more.
This vehicle is a 1922 American LaFrance Speedster. It sits atop a 142-inch wheelbase and powered by a four-cylinder engine with dual chain drive.
Many of American LaFrance vehicles were built on their fire truck chassis and used the same basic running gear. Many of the Speedsters were powered by the monolithic 'pair-cast' four-cylinder engine that featured Ram's Horns inlet manifold, Zenith carburetion, and Eisenmann magento. Braking was on the rear wheels only with the gearbox being three speed manual units.
This car has seating for two, a Stutz Bearcat-esque monocle windscreen, bolster fuel tank, wood trimmed steering wheel, and rear mounted trunk.
From 1903 through 1907, the International Fire Engine Company, the predecessor of American LaFrance, produced steam powered fire engines and other fire fighting equipment. Over the many years of their existence, both the IFE and American LaFrance, they have created thousands of fire trucks and equipment. Their list of creations have been broad, but centered on emergency response vehicles, such as chemical engines, aerial ladder trucks, airport crash trucks, and more.
This vehicle is a 1922 American LaFrance Speedster. It sits atop a 142-inch wheelbase and powered by a four-cylinder engine with dual chain drive.
Many of American LaFrance vehicles were built on their fire truck chassis and used the same basic running gear. Many of the Speedsters were powered by the monolithic 'pair-cast' four-cylinder engine that featured Ram's Horns inlet manifold, Zenith carburetion, and Eisenmann magento. Braking was on the rear wheels only with the gearbox being three speed manual units.
This car has seating for two, a Stutz Bearcat-esque monocle windscreen, bolster fuel tank, wood trimmed steering wheel, and rear mounted trunk.
1922 American LaFrance Speedster |
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| Year | 1922 |
| Make | American LaFrance |
| Model | Speedster |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | I |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine | Dual chain drive |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Fuel Feed | Carburetor |
| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 3 |
| Transmission | Manual |
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