1954 Ford F800 Big Job fire truck! Originally unit number one for the Springfield Fire Department. It features a Cargo King V8 engine, and a five-speed transmission. The odometer reads 12,973 miles, suggesting limited use. The truck starts and runs smoothly, with working sirens. This vehicle served actively from 1954 to 1986 before being retired and used as a parade truck until 2000. From 2000 to 2026, it was privately owned and stored indoors, preserving much of its original state. The truck remains unrestored, with many original parts intact, including its lighting, ladders, and control panels. There is a battery shut off switch down on the passenger side footwell. Showing typical signs of age such as the paint and minor engine seepage. Solid condition structure, unrestored, and appears to be original equipment. Inside are still many interesting indications of its use over the years. Recent service includes a newer brake master cylinder and newer carb.
1954 Ford F800 fire truck, the first unit for the Springfield Fire Department and served from 1954 to 1986.
After retirement, it functioned as a parade truck until 2000, then entered private ownership and cold storage until 2026.
The truck is unrestored, maintaining much of its original equipment and structural integrity.
Powered by a Cargo King V8 engine, likely a Ford Y-block, paired with a five-speed transmission.
Starts easily, runs smoothly, and features operational sirens and lighting systems.
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