|
|
| Author |
Message |
Rick
Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 22843
Location: UK
|
 Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:13 pm Post subject: 2 fire appliances need saving |
 |
|
News of this old pair arrived before Christmas. One is a 1944 Austin, the other a 1950 Seagrave from the USA. They're due for the chop if no home is found for them by Easter, each is for sale for their scrap value (offers over £600 ea).
I'm a little (hmm ok, quite a lot) tempted by the Seagrave, if only to save it. It was originally owned by the Detroit Fire Service, and was later used by the RAF in Belize.
I was told that it has a V16 engine, although I can only find references online to a V12 fire truck of that year.
Anyway, here they are, if anyone is seriously tempted, and has the facilities to move and store one or both of these heavyweights, please pm me and I'll pass on details.
1944 Austin K6 ex-Pyrene Airfield Fire Tender, 6 X 4 drive
1950 Seagrave:
RJ
_________________
Rick - Admin
Home:https://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk
Videos:https://www.youtube.com/user/oldclassiccarRJ/videos
OCC & classic car merchandise (Austin, Ford ++):
https://www.redbubble.com/people/OldClassicCar/shop |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
fordf350camper
Joined: 08 Jul 2008
Posts: 358
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Go on Rick buy a fire engine.Do you have any photos of the rear and sides.Or any idea what it looks like |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Rick
Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 22843
Location: UK
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
fordf350camper
Joined: 08 Jul 2008
Posts: 358
|
| Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 11:19 am Post subject: |
|
|
It would be so sad to scrap them rick.The photo you linked has only one window down the side,but the one for sale looks like it has three windows down the side,if you could manage to get any extra photos would be great,  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
First Bedford
Joined: 11 Dec 2009
Posts: 107
Location: Darlington, Durham
|
| Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 11:19 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Where are they located? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Rick
Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 22843
Location: UK
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
buzzy bee
Joined: 23 Nov 2007
Posts: 3382
Location: South Cheshire
|
| Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 12:38 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Funny you have posted this, I have been talking to a chap who just sold an old Dennis, for £800 and that was restored! 
Anyway I may well be ringing a chap this afternoon who restores/maintains acollection of appliances.
Rick you store it for me, and I will buy one!
Cheers
Dave |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Rick
Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 22843
Location: UK
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
buzzy bee
Joined: 23 Nov 2007
Posts: 3382
Location: South Cheshire
|
| Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 2:11 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Would look good under a certain foyer at a local garage!  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Rick
Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 22843
Location: UK
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
fordf350camper
Joined: 08 Jul 2008
Posts: 358
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 9:17 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Well i am going to give it a good go and see if i can give the seagrave a good home.To go with my f350 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
buzzy bee
Joined: 23 Nov 2007
Posts: 3382
Location: South Cheshire
|
| Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:17 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Great!!
Keep us posted!! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Rick
Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 22843
Location: UK
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
fordf350camper
Joined: 08 Jul 2008
Posts: 358
|
| Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 8:20 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| No probs Rick.If i didnt get it if your ever up this way call round anyway.Have a look what i have done to the f350 fire truck.If i got the seagrave i would do it a it was when built. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Rick
Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 22843
Location: UK
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
I think one oversize vehicle here is enough. Both the fire apps need to be undercover really (££)
