DOEPKE 1953-56 AERIAL FIRE LADDER TRUCK #2014

This 1953-56 DOEPKE AERIAL LADDER “AMERICAN LaFRANCE” FIRE TRUCK #2014 is in Near Mint original condition. The 33.5-inch long pressed steel truck has only a few minor paint abrasions, and complete decals. The front bumper and bell are lightly age tarnished, as are the cast wheels. The main ladders raise, extend and swivel. Nicely detailed outriggers balance the toy when the ladders are extended and swivel. The cast extension ladders are sound and undamaged. The original ground ladders have been replaced with 2 sets of Smith-Miller cast ladders. The steering wheel turns the front wheels, and the rubber tires are near mint. This is a beautifully detailed ladder fire truck, in outstanding condition. You will be delighted when you park it into either your Doepke, for fire house toy collection.