| Japanese Fire Trucks |
| As a kid I was fascinated with fire trucks and this really hasn't diminished as the years have past. I'm not sure whether it is the shiny red paint, the gleaming chrome or the flashing lights and sirens... I just like them, full stop. I've been told and have read many times that I am not alone in this, so for all those kids, whatever their age, here are some really cool Land Cruiser fire trucks which I have seen at auction in Japan over the years. Enjoy! |
| This is a 1958 FJ24F fire truck which was auctioned in Japan recently. I had seriously considered bidding on this little gem, but with the move happening, it wasn't possible. Can you imagine having this beauty in your Cruiser collection? Pure Magic!! |
| Here we have a 1978 FJ56F single cab fire truck. With no doors and a canvas top, it would have been interesting to say the least in the winter time. I have seen them with a small canvas door as well, but still not much protection from the weather. |
| This is the "four door" version of the FJ56F. The upper two photos are of a 1977 model, but I'm not certain of the vintage of the other Cruiser. These FJ56's are just too cool!! |
| I tried to bid on this Cruiser when it came to auction, but I was still new to the Japanese auction system and so could not actually lodge a bid. Some lucky individual now has this awesome Cruiser in their collection. It's a late model 1982 BJ44, with the factory metal rear flares. It also has the PTO winch and air conditioning fitted. |
| These are FJ61F models. It's interesting to see the hardtop versus soft top arrangement. Again, these were found at auction, but I am unsure of the final bid price. I'm pretty sure that if they didn't end up with a collector, they will still be earning their keep with a fire service somewhere. I know that the Fire Department of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia has several ex-Japanese fire trucks. No Land Crusiers though, at least not during my visit several years ago. |
