Vtg 1950s Doepke Model Toys Rossmoyne Aerial Ladder Fire Truck American LaFrance
Own a piece of American toy history with this original 1950s Doepke Rossmoyne Aerial Ladder Fire Truck. Manufactured by the Charles Wm. Doepke Mfg. Co. in Rossmoyne, Ohio, these toys were famous for being "authorized reproductions" of real-world machinery. This specific model is a 1:16 scale replica of the iconic American LaFrance 700 Series fire engine.
- Manufacturer: Doepke Model Toys
- Material: Heavy-gauge pressed steel with an aluminum aerial ladder
- Era: Early 1950s (Evolution of the "Model 2008")
- Scale: 1:16 (Approximately 32–34 inches long)
Key Features & Functionality
- Aerial Ladder: The main aluminum ladder rotates 360 degrees on a diamond-plate turntable and can be raised/extended using the side-mounted control wheels.
- Steering: Fully functional steering wheel that operates the front tires.
- Tires: Original black rubber tires (Firestone-style) with authentic yellow-painted steel hubs.
- Authenticity: Includes original "Rossmoyne" and "Model Toys" decals on the cab and chassis.
selling as pictured.
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