Liquidity Services Brands
1959 Pirsch Firetruck
$25.00 USD
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Location:
Wilder, Kentucky, USARemoval & Shipping:
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Description
| Manufacturer | Pirsch |
| Model | Engine |
| Model Year | 1959 |
| Condition | Used/See Description |
| Odometer | 33,396 Miles (Yes, Visually Inspected) |
| Lot Number | 30841-4 |
1959 Pirsch Fire Truck, purchased new by the City of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky in 1959 serving it's entire career there, Then purchased by Two retired Ft. Thomas Fire Chief's as a parade and Show vehicle. Truck is extremely clean inside and out, comes with all ground equipment as seen in the pictures, including the original wooden ladders. Powered by a Waukesha Inline Six Cylinder engine (NOTE: Vehicle currently has engine issues and will need repair or replaced) 33,396 original miles, verified. Truck is beautifully prepared and very few flaws in body and paint, all emergency lighting on truck will be included, chrome on vehicle is also stellar. We believe this is the last surviving truck from the Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire. Any questions please reach out and contact us, lots of photos to review.
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can i get some pic of the engine? please does the breaks still work? thanks 03/21/2026 21:34:40 PM
Pictures of the engine are now posted, this will let everyone see the information, The brakes do have a leak, they are hydraulic. any other question please ask, Thank you. 03/23/2026 08:50:00 AM
pls describe engine issues? tks 03/23/2026 14:28:08 PM
Noise in the engine on acceleration, believed to be a wrist pin or piston slap. Heads were removed Both heads have cracks at spark plug holes. Cylinders 5 & 6 pistons and cylinder walls scored. Engine replacement recommended. 03/24/2026 07:28:55 AM
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Asset ID 4 / Bids 3
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March 22, 2026 01:31 AM UTC
USD 2,200.00High Bidder
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March 20, 2026 11:11 PM UTC
USD 2,000.00
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March 20, 2026 11:11 PM UTC
USD 1,500.00
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