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1931 Mack Fire Truck

Price: USD $49,500


As one of Americas most enduring heavy-duty truck manufacturers Macks pioneering origins date to 1890 when John M. Jack Mack joined the Fallesen & Berry carriage and wagon works in Brooklyn New York. By 1893 Jack and brother Augustus purchased the company and William another brother joined them the next year. Carriages soon gave way to wagons and experiments with steam and electric power with the internal-combustion engine ultimately favored. Old No. 1 the first Mack sold was initially configured as a passenger bus for Brooklyns Prospect Park that was built in 1900 and later converted into a truck. Soon Mack firmly established itself as Americas premier manufacturer of powerful heavy-duty trucks using traditional yet well-proven engineering principles and tough mechanical components. A series of shrewd mergers and acquisitions through Macks earlier years gave the company the ability to produce engines transmissions and other necessary mechanical components in Allentown Pennsylvania and at its New Brunswick and Plainfield plants located in New Jersey.One of Macks most successful business lines was the companys Fire Apparatus Division active from 1911 to 1984 and headquartered in Allentown Pennsylvania for much of its existence punctuated by a decade from 1941 to 1951 in Long Island City New York. Beginning with firefighting tools and equipment Macks Fire Apparatus Division progressed to production of complete fire trucks beginning with the Mack AB in 1914 progressing to the AP and B-Series chassis both very long-running and versatile designs. Development was methodical and progressed through a veritable myriad of models sub-models and improved specifications throughout the long history of Macks Fire Apparatus Division assuring buyers a Mack-built fire truck virtually tailor-made to meet their individual requirements.The highly engaging 1931 Mack fire engine offered here is based on Macks BG-Series chassis introduced in 1929 and built through 1937 with 2904 total examples of such chassis produced. Combining the prior BB-Series chassis specification of 1928-1932 which answered the call for higher load capacity and higher-speed performance Macks long-running BG was primarily distinguished by its more-powerful engine. Accompanied by production records supplied by the Mack Trucks Historical Museum in Allentown Pennsylvania this fascinating and attractive 1931 Mack Type 50 BG fire engine was dispatched from the Allentown Pennsylvania factory on January 2 1931 and delivered via Macks Long Island City Branch to the Floral Park Long Island Village Fire Department on February 12 1931. A period photograph depicts this specific fire engine as delivered with Floral Park F.D. livery and Engine No. 3 designation. Based on the 156-inch type BG chassis this Mack Type 50 fire engine is an original and highly versatile Triple Combination unit comprising a water tank pump and hoses. Copies of detailed build records accompanying the Mack list all original equipment parts numbers and mechanical specifications. Subsequently the highly equipped Mack was operated by the Salida Colorado Volunteer Fire Department and it retains this eye-catching red-and gold leaf livery today.This wonderful piece of industrial and fire-service history features a light and pleasing patina overall. The red paint finish and gold-leaf accents remain very attractive as does the exterior brightwork while the instrument panel should certainly benefit from detailing and polishing. Some minor flaws and areas of cracking are noted in the paintwork however these imperfections do not detract from this trucks wonderful presence.The sophisticated BG-specification inline 6-cylinder engine retains correct original-appearing finishes that are mostly intact featuring magneto-type ignition with twin spark plugs per cylinder. Power delivery is via a 4-speed transmission and spiral bevel-type rear differential. The Mack features a wide array of vintage fire apparatus including Mack-scripted portable fire extinguishers a huge Appleton spotlight Brass locomotive bell hooked ladders solid and flexible fire hoses hose nozzles and so much more. Period style Goodyear tires on hub-pilot wheels provide road contact. Added turn-signal indicators enhance safety on parades or occasional drives. Documented by copies of original Mack chassis records highly equipped and looking virtually ready for action this 1931 Mack Type 50 Triple Combination fire engine is a rarely seen early Mack fire engine ideal for marque collectors and fire apparatus enthusiasts alike and more than worthy of its iconic Bulldog radiator mascot.*Please note this Mack is titled as a 1933Offers welcome and trades considered For additional details please view this listing directly on our website https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/6956-1931-mack-fire-truck/


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