Thursday, August 5, 2010

1924 STUTZ MODEL C FIRE ENGINE


Despite the difficult economic times, the 1920's and 1930's are referred to as the “Golden Age of Fire Engines”. Dozens of companies, both local and national, competed for business as cities finally phased out the horse-drawn pumpers of the 19th century. Cities and buildings were bigger and needed the speed and pumping power mechanized engines could provide.

Stutz, represented by the 1924 Model C, only lasted from 1919 to 1924. Despite a perfect score on a 12-hour test at the national fire chief's convention, only 302 were built.


1924 Stutz Model C fire truck is an 11.25"Lx 3.5"Wx 3.75"H die cast metal car with openable hood, free wheels, workable steering, highly detailed engine and components. With old fashioned ladders, extinguisher, other tools. Also comes with a 24K gold plated fire engine coin. This 1924 Stutz Model C fire truck is manufactured by Yat Ming; ref. no. 20198 in RED color. Individually packed in a window box WB. Box is 15"Wx 6.25"Wx 6.5"H. Buy it now

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