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1925' Ford Model T
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NegotiablePublished 10 November 2026ID: E37EnP
- Aumann Auctions
- Missouri
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Information from the owner
Age: 101 years
Transmission: Manual
Exterior color: Red
Seller's comments about 1925' Ford Model T
From the Don Henley Collection
VIN: 11876982 Clean IL Title
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An Exceptionally Original Municipal Fire Apparatus with Remarkable Provenance and Historic Preservation. Representing the pioneering years of organized municipal firefighting, this 1925 Ford Model TT Fire Truck Pumper is an exceptionally original and highly preserved piece of American fire
service history. Built on Ford's rugged Model TT commercial chassis and professionally outfitted
by the General Fire Truck Company of St. Louis, Missouri, this remarkable apparatus survives with an extraordinary level of originality rarely found in early fire equipment. Originally ordered new by a small village in Central Illinois, the truck faithfully served its community until the 1950s before being carefully preserved for future generations. Today, it remains an outstanding example of early twentieth-century fire apparatus, retaining nearly all of its original equipment, accessories, and historic character.
Highlights
1925 Ford Model TT Fire Truck Pumper
Professionally built by the General Fire Truck Company, St. Louis, Missouri
Originally purchased new by a Central Illinois village
Highly original preservation-class example
Original Himico engine/transmission conversion
Three-speed transmission with Power Take-Off (PTO) for pump operation
Original fire pump remains intact and operational
Runs and drives exceptionally well
ALL tires New
Original gold lettering and striping still visible
Includes original firefighting equipment and accessories
Original factory 8×10 delivery photograph documenting the truck when new
Approximately 16 feet in length
Fits through a standard 7-foot garage door
Exceptional Provenance
This remarkable fire truck served a single Central Illinois community from new until its retirement during the 1950s, preserving an extraordinary level of authenticity seldom found among municipal service vehicles. Rather than being modernized or extensively altered, it remained remarkably intact throughout its working life. Today, the truck still retains an impressive collection of original firefighting equipment, including tools, fittings, nozzles, hoses, lanterns, axes, ladders, bells, searchlight, headlights, and numerous other original accessories. Even the original gold leaf lettering and decorative striping remain visible in places, offering a remarkable glimpse into its decades of community service.Adding to its outstanding provenance is the original 8×10 factory delivery photograph presented to the village upon purchasean exceptional piece of documentation that
accompanies the truck and further enhances its historical significance.
Award-Winning Preservation
The extraordinary originality of this fire apparatus has earned prestigious national recognition
from the Antique Automobile Club of America.
AACA Historic Preservation of Original Features (HPOF) Award, 2015
This distinguished award recognizes exceptionally original vehicles that have survived with their authentic finishes, equipment, and character intact. It affirms this truck as one of the finest preserved examples of early municipal fire apparatus in the collector hobby.
Historical Significance
Introduced in 1917, Ford's Model TT chassis revolutionized light commercial transportation and quickly became the preferred platform for municipalities, farmers, and businesses requiring dependable heavy-duty service. Its rugged construction made it an ideal foundation for specialized vehicles, including ambulances, utility trucks, and fire apparatus. The General Fire Truck Company of St. Louis was among the respected builders that transformed Ford chassis into fully equipped fire engines for small towns throughout the Midwest. These compact pumpers provided communities with dependable firefighting capability at a fraction of the cost of larger custom-built apparatus, making modern fire protection accessible to hundreds of rural municipalities. The unique Himico engine and transmission conversion, featuring a Power Take-Off (PTO) to operate the fire pump, represents an innovative engineering solution of the era and remains one of this truck's most distinctive features.
Complete, highly original Model TT fire apparatus with their original accessories and documentation have become increasingly scarce, making surviving examples highly desirable among collectors of antique automobiles and historic firefighting equipment alike.
VIN: 11876982 Clean IL Title
See it run and drive!
An Exceptionally Original Municipal Fire Apparatus with Remarkable Provenance and Historic Preservation. Representing the pioneering years of organized municipal firefighting, this 1925 Ford Model TT Fire Truck Pumper is an exceptionally original and highly preserved piece of American fire
service history. Built on Ford's rugged Model TT commercial chassis and professionally outfitted
by the General Fire Truck Company of St. Louis, Missouri, this remarkable apparatus survives with an extraordinary level of originality rarely found in early fire equipment. Originally ordered new by a small village in Central Illinois, the truck faithfully served its community until the 1950s before being carefully preserved for future generations. Today, it remains an outstanding example of early twentieth-century fire apparatus, retaining nearly all of its original equipment, accessories, and historic character.
Highlights
1925 Ford Model TT Fire Truck Pumper
Professionally built by the General Fire Truck Company, St. Louis, Missouri
Originally purchased new by a Central Illinois village
Highly original preservation-class example
Original Himico engine/transmission conversion
Three-speed transmission with Power Take-Off (PTO) for pump operation
Original fire pump remains intact and operational
Runs and drives exceptionally well
ALL tires New
Original gold lettering and striping still visible
Includes original firefighting equipment and accessories
Original factory 8×10 delivery photograph documenting the truck when new
Approximately 16 feet in length
Fits through a standard 7-foot garage door
Exceptional Provenance
This remarkable fire truck served a single Central Illinois community from new until its retirement during the 1950s, preserving an extraordinary level of authenticity seldom found among municipal service vehicles. Rather than being modernized or extensively altered, it remained remarkably intact throughout its working life. Today, the truck still retains an impressive collection of original firefighting equipment, including tools, fittings, nozzles, hoses, lanterns, axes, ladders, bells, searchlight, headlights, and numerous other original accessories. Even the original gold leaf lettering and decorative striping remain visible in places, offering a remarkable glimpse into its decades of community service.Adding to its outstanding provenance is the original 8×10 factory delivery photograph presented to the village upon purchasean exceptional piece of documentation that
accompanies the truck and further enhances its historical significance.
Award-Winning Preservation
The extraordinary originality of this fire apparatus has earned prestigious national recognition
from the Antique Automobile Club of America.
AACA Historic Preservation of Original Features (HPOF) Award, 2015
This distinguished award recognizes exceptionally original vehicles that have survived with their authentic finishes, equipment, and character intact. It affirms this truck as one of the finest preserved examples of early municipal fire apparatus in the collector hobby.
Historical Significance
Introduced in 1917, Ford's Model TT chassis revolutionized light commercial transportation and quickly became the preferred platform for municipalities, farmers, and businesses requiring dependable heavy-duty service. Its rugged construction made it an ideal foundation for specialized vehicles, including ambulances, utility trucks, and fire apparatus. The General Fire Truck Company of St. Louis was among the respected builders that transformed Ford chassis into fully equipped fire engines for small towns throughout the Midwest. These compact pumpers provided communities with dependable firefighting capability at a fraction of the cost of larger custom-built apparatus, making modern fire protection accessible to hundreds of rural municipalities. The unique Himico engine and transmission conversion, featuring a Power Take-Off (PTO) to operate the fire pump, represents an innovative engineering solution of the era and remains one of this truck's most distinctive features.
Complete, highly original Model TT fire apparatus with their original accessories and documentation have become increasingly scarce, making surviving examples highly desirable among collectors of antique automobiles and historic firefighting equipment alike.
