For sale in our orlando showroom is a 1971 International howe defender. We are pleased to have a great piece of fire fighting history for sale here in orlando. Originally built to spec by the howe fire apparatus company the defender series was the top of the line in howe??s arsenal of fire trucks. The howe company was known for producing the first motorized fire engine in the united states in 1905 and before that in 1872, b.j.c. Howe??s patented piston fire pump. B.j.c howe??s design for the first piston pump was so well engineered that versions of it were still being used without much change for almost a hundred years. Howe continued their legacy of building some of the best fire fighting trucks in the nation until 1978 when grumman allied purchased the company. Bought and optioned by the center ossipee fire department in new hampshire in 1971 this great truck was maintained and in service at their station until 1998. After her tour at ossipee the defender was transferred to hiram maine where it was stationed until 2010 when a private buyer purchased it. From the International factory this 1800 chassis pumper was equipped with the stout 304cid gas engine and 8 speed rockwell transmission. This beast is also complete with a rockwell locking rear differential in case of traction issues. From there the howe company equipped this rig with a 800gpm hale pto driven water pump and 1000gal tank. The pump and tank combination was second from the top in howe??s higher end configurations. Our defender has been greatly cared for and all the lights, sirens, and equipment still work on the vehicle with records of pump inspections and vehicle inspections from its time in the fire service. Also included are all the hoses, fire suits, helmets and other fun accessories that make this fire truck stand out. This is a great piece for any collector of fire equipment or to use as a prop/show vehicle during parades and other events. Don??t miss this great opportunity to own a childhood dream with a great lineage to boot. Options include: 304cid v8, rockwell 8spd, rockwell locking rear, power steering, power brakes, 800gpm hale pump, vinyl interior, beacon lights, rotator lights, siren. For more information please call our orlando showroom at . To see more hd pictures and videos please visit us at gatewayclassiccars.com
