Mack BG Fire Truck (1933)
Sale price: US $1,025.00
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Offered for sale is an incredibly rare and highly sought after 1933 model BG
Mack. This pumper was built by Mack for the Dannemora, New York Fire
Department and we have the build records from Mack that supports this.
These early open cab Macks are truly a rarity on the market, as they almost
never appear for sale.
This rig is incredibly complete and original, and has been in long term
storage for many, many years. It still shows its original gold leaf in
places and would be usable for patterning. The only real significant rust
issues are in the seat and side skirt areas, which would be straightforward
repairs. The wood running board and hose bed floor will need replacing also.
The dash and instruments are in very good condition. The head lights, tail
lights, and spot lamp are also in remarkable shape. The pump gauges and caps
are also original and in very good condition. The radiator, engine, and
engine compartment are in very good and complete condition. The Mack
cloisonné emblems are in incredible shape, and the dual folding windshield
assembly is also intact.
The engine is free and turns easily. The transmission also shifts in the all
of the gears with ease. The Mack’s overall dimensions are: 20 feet long, 80
inches wide, and 82 inches tall with hose reel, making this a very small
size truck that can fit into nearly any garage.
With only a handful of these surviving, it’s truly an exceptional find, and
very worthy of restoration. Don’t miss this very unique opportunity! Call or
email with questions. Open to reasonable offers. Additional pictures
available.
The following was a short article written about this truck :
There’s just something awesome about old, open cab fire trucks and this original and fully intact 1933 Mack is a stunning example of the breed. There are enthusiasts for just about every vehicle known to man out there. Guys who love trains, guys who love wreckers, and especially guys who love and restore fire trucks. What you are looking at is a very, very rare example of a 1930s Mack pumper truck. This one was built by Mack for a town in New York and the seller has all of the original build information on the rig to back that up.
The most amazing part of this truck is how intact and complete it is right down to the ladders hanging off the sides, the hoses, and even the gauges are all there. Yes, there’s plenty of work that needs to be done to restore this thing. There will be metal work there will be mechanical work and there will certainly be body work to get it all back to its gleaming red state but wow. This is a project that any ace firetruck collector would saw off a limb to get hold of.
Mack fire trucks have been some of the coolest in history. From these old open cab jobs to the massive trucks used in towns and cities for decades after this one was built, bulldog equipped fire trucks have carried more than their fair share of first responders to the scene of blazes.
Maybe we’re just simple but it is kind of amazing to look at the photos of this truck and see it as though it were just parked in the back of a fire house 60-70 years ago and just left there. No parts pilfered off of it, no egregious damage done. Frozen in time and allowed to rust comfortably, it is a really cool look back into the world of fire fighting apparatus and we hope it is one day restored to it original glory.
| Used |
| “Very original, needs restoration” |
| Year: | 1933 | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 6BG 6S 1059 |
| Number of Axles: | Single | Make: | Mack |
| Fuel Type: | Gas | Model: | BG Fire Truck |
| For Sale By: | Private Seller | Type: | Fire Truck |
| Transmission Type: | Manual | Class: | Class 2 (6,001-10,000 lbs.) |
| Suspension Type: | Spring | Vehicle Title: | Not Available |
