US$199,500.00 John P. Ahrens and Charles H. Fox of Cincinnati, Ohio, built their first motorized fire engine in 1911 just as the curtain was closing on the days of horse drawn apparatus. Motorized trucks were faster easier to house, and could withstand the rigors of duty better than horses, particularly in extreme conditions. Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine Company went on to produce some of the finest, fastest and most exquisitely constructed fire engines in America, battling their chief rivals at American LaFrance for the top spot in the industry. Ahrens-Fox apparatus is often considered the Rolls-Royce of fire trucks; such is their quality and attention to detail. For 1936, Ahrens-Fox pulled out all the stops with the model B-T. While the “standard” H-T models were fitted with rugged and reliable 935 cubic inch Hercules six-cylinder engines, the B-T utilized a massive 1,140 cubic inch Ahrens-Fox-built power plant that put out well over 100 horsepower. Beautifully built, but expensive in their day, fewer than 10 B-Ts were produced, comparted to 65 H-T models, making it a highly collectible piece of American history.This breathtaking 1936 Ahrens-Fox Model B-T wears registration number 4017, and was originally delivered to the Mount Vernon, NY fire department on December 11th, 1936. It has been exquisitely restored and fully detailed from top to bottom, now presented in period correct F.D.M.V. livery. The Model B-T was the absolute finest of its kind, and is an extraordinary looking machine. With its graceful front fenders, long, tapered hood, one-piece contoured windshield and wide rear body, the Model B-T is a stunning visual combination of style and firefighting efficiency. Built for speed and power, it has just two seats up front, with additional platforms and handles for “riders” in the rear. The B-T model’s “Big Bertha” inline-six is a massive twin-plug unit...