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1959 Freiwillige Feuerwehr Fire Truck with 1954 Ziegler Utility trailer from the Village of Stogerbach, Austria
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Dual six-volt emergency sirens alert surrounding traffic in typical firetruck fashion.
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A wood slat interior bench was deigned for additional fire-fighting personnel.
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The passenger door panel carries the original European parking meter and maintenance book.
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Misc. fire-fighting equipment, including hoses, are kept within the rear cargo compartment
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The Transporter is powered by an original 1200cc, 40hp engine. As is the rest of the vehicle, it too is immaculate.
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The driver's quarters are completely stock with the exception of a siren timer activation switch and an internal plug for the searchlight.
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The traditional deck lid conceals the stock 1200cc engine.
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The dual sirens are activated by way of a timer switch located near the steering column.
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The Ziegler pump is designed to draw water from a nearby water source such as a reservoir.
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A six-volt searchlight mounted on the front passenger side, may also be removed for mobile hand operation. For better illumination, the light is equipped with a magnifying lens, which is also removable.
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Two aluminum I.D. badges with the words "Konred Rosenbauer K.G. Linz-Wien-Austria" suggest the vehicle was converted by a Austrian coach-builder. The other badge, which reads "Hans Ebner Volkswagen" indicates a local VW dealer.
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Within the cargo area is an original 50s-era Ziegler water pump powered by a 36-hp engine, which is mounted on two parallel rails that can allow for easy access and the ability to physically transport the pump to a nearby water source.
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Much of the miscellaneous fire-fighting and rescue gear is stowed with neatly divided wood compartments inside the 1954 trailer. It is kept level and secure with the aid of two leveling stands at the rear corners. In addition, VW logo mud flaps hang below each fender.
