Fire Engine Hall of Fame, New For 2008 1939 American LaFrance® B-550RC 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. American LaFrance is, of course, the Rolls-Royce of fire engines and has been for over 80 years. This 1939 B-550RC is often called the most beautiful of their timeless designs. Model Feature • 1:43 Scale • 5.5 Inches Long to 6.5 Inches Long • Fire Engine Comes in its Own Display Case