Fire Engine Hall of Fame, New For 2008 1924 Stutz Model C Fire Engine Historic Fire Engines of the Depression Era Despite the difficult economic times, the 1920's and 1930's are referred to as the “Golden Age of Fire Engines”. Dozens of companies, both local and national, competed for business as cities finally phased out the horse-drawn pumpers of the 19th century. Cities and buildings were bigger and needed the speed and pumping power mechanized engines could provide. Stutz, represented by the 1924 Model C, only lasted from 1919 to 1924. Despite a perfect score on a 12-hour test at the national fire chief's convention, only 302 were built. Model Feature • 1:43 Scale • 5.5 Inches Long to 6.5 Inches Long • Fire Engine Comes in its Own Display Case