M A N 4 WD rescue vehicle (1984)
Sale price: US $6,000.00
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For sale is a 1984 MAN (VW) German fire department 4 WD rescue truck, all original with only 10000 driven miles. The company MAN traces its founding back to the year 1758 as an ironworks operation. MAN celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2008. The company engineers were working with Rudolf Diesel in the development of the Diesel engine! Its primary output now is for the automotive industry, particularly heavy trucks. MAN is further known in the US for its Diesel engines for ship propulsion. In 1984, the year this truck was produced VW had a minority interest in the MAN company. In 2000 Volkswagen AG. acquired a majority of share capital of MAN and with the combination of MAN and Scania created Europe"s largest truck-maker. MAN is today a multinational complex with an annual revenue of over US 20 billion. This truck has a total length of 22". It is powered by a 5.6 Liter inline 6 Diesel engine with 5 speed manual transmission and permanent 4 wheel drive. Differential brakes on all 4 wheels. A governor limits the top speed to about 58 MPH. 10 ton hydraulic winch with 100" of steel cable mounted on the front bumper and with the spool above the rear axle. Light mast in the rear manually with a crank extending the mast to a total height of 15" with 2 - 1000 watt lights powered by its own built-in generator. Access to the innards of the fully enclosed box of the truck is via 7 aluminum shutters. Reaching the different size aluminum sliders on ball bearings is made easy by a fold-down platform on each side of the vehicle. Access to the engine is by folding the entire cab-section forward. The trucks electrical system is 24 volt. The roof can be reached by a fold-out steel ladder. On the roof are two large aluminum storage boxes. European emergency blue lights and a very loud siren are mounted on the cabs roof and are still in working order. Built as a European truck, the fuel usage is about 20 MPG. The 4 single 20 X 11 wheels are shod with 12.5 R 20 Continental tires. The cab seats 3 people with the driver on a weight adjustable pneumatic cushioned fabric covered bucket seat and the two passengers on a fabric covered bench seat. There is also a printle-typ trailer hitch mounted in the rear with full electrical hook-up. The uses for a top quality German built truck are multifold. The engineering and built-quality of this truck is definitely comparable to the Mercedes built Unimogs. From its original purpose as a rescue vehicle for municipalities to a go-anywhere all -terrain service truck or to convert to an ultimate expedition vehicle, the possibilities are endless! The original cost for this truck was about US $ 190000.00! The truck has a clear Michigan title. This quality truck, especially with this kind of low mileage is an incredible find! Comparable 1300L model Unimogs are selling in the $ 40" range. This truck can be bought for less money!
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| “This truck has only 10000 miles on its odometer. It is in immaculate condition. Fire departments are known to take precision care of their vehicles. All mechanics are in working condition. I drove the truck after my purchase directly from the fire dept. about 800 miles in Germany. After the truck arrived at the port in Baltimore, I drove the truck about 1700 miles back to my home in the UP of Michigan. The truck performed flawlessly and the drive was fun.” |
| Year: | 1984 | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | WVM5650004G031290 |
| Mileage: | 10,000 | Engine Make: | MAN |
| Make: | M A N | Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Model: | 4 WD rescue vehicle | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Type: | Fire Truck | Transmission Type: | Manual |
| Transmission Speeds: | 5 Speed | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
| Suspension Type: | Spring | Number of Axles: | Tandem |
| Tire Size: | 20" |
