Harold Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 A friend just asked me to help her find the value of a 1957 Ward LaFrance 85-T fire truck that has been sitting in a building her family has owned for 20+ years. They just decided to sell it. She told me it looks good. I asked her for pictures and a few other general questions and am waiting for her reply. Are there any websites that cater to buying and selling old fire apparatus? Any other recommendations for getting an idea of what it's worth? All suggestions appreciated. Thanks.Harold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarFreak Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Did you try Ward LaFrance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Yes I did. It's one of the links I sent her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarFreak Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 She could also check out the classified ads @ the SPAAMFAA websiteClassifieds: SPAAMFAA - The Antique Fire Truck Club of AmericaThere are many active chapters of the club on the east coast: Chapters Listing: SPAAMFAA - The Antique Fire Truck Club of America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Tierney Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 If the unit isn't running try to convince her to spend enough to at least fire it up and see if it'll pull itself back and forth in the driveway... "sitting for 20 yrs", and not at least moving itself, will not bring very good offers.Also, this's not the best market to sell into; the problem being, of course, whether the market will get worse or slowly improve... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Walling Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 (edited) A friend bought a 56 F750 Americian LaFrance firetruck for $2500. Got it home and it started and drives well.He figured that the Ford cab was worth about $2000 alone. It is like brand new. There is only one small spot of rust on the side of the body. (3/4')This site lists a 57 for $3000http://fentonfire.com/antique_fire_trucks/ Edited April 7, 2012 by Roger Walling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 A friend just asked me to help her find the value of a 1957 Ward LaFrance 85-T fire truck that has been sitting in a building her family has owned for 20+ years. They just decided to sell it. She told me it looks good. I asked her for pictures and a few other general questions and am waiting for her reply. Are there any websites that cater to buying and selling old fire apparatus? Any other recommendations for getting an idea of what it's worth? All suggestions appreciated. Thanks.HaroldHello, Harold.Our AACA Library & Research Center in Hershey houses various materials belonging to quite a few clubs. One of which is the SPAAMFAA (Society for the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America).Quite a collection I might add. You or your friend may want to contact our Librarian, Mr. Chris Ritter who may be able to give you a contact within the SPAAMFAA for an opinion. Worth a try.Library & Research Center: 717-534-2082 or critter@aacalibrary.orgPeter J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 No movement on establishing a value yet. Here are some photos of the truck. I have others as well if anyone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Harold, Tom Laferriere deals in these and is pretty knowledgeable. If she is interested in selling she may even want to have him handle it, he usually has a couple hanging around... Classic Vintage Antique Cars for Sale Duesenberg Packard Super Eight Convertible sedan American Lafrance Speedster, 1928 Packard 443, 1940 Buick Phaeton convertible, 1925 Locomobile, 1933 Packard Coupe, Brass era cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Steve,Thanks for the heads-up about Tom. I've emailed my friend with the link to his website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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