YOU CAN BUY A REGULAR POWER WAGON TRUCK ANYTIME ANYWHERE…. THEY ARE PLENTIFUL…. YOU HOWEVER WILL NOT FIND A HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT GOVT POWER WAGIN WITH FULL PROVENANCE AND ORIGINAL PICTURES FROM A GOVT PHOTOGRAPHER IN THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES…. STILL RETAINING ITS NUMBERS MATCHING ENGINE ETC.
AND YES ITS A FACTORY CONVERTIBLE FIRE RIG FROM COAST FIRE APPARATUS ….
IF YOU WANT A PLAIN POWER WAGON PICK UP…. THIS IS NOT FOR YOU.
IF YOU ARE A FAN OF AMERICAN HISTORY… THEN THIS COULD BE IN YOUR GARAGE
1950 Dodge Power Wagon is a classic convertible vehicle with a black interior and red exterior. It features a single seat and has a mileage of 150 miles. This vintage Dodge model is a rare find and is sure to appeal to collectors or enthusiasts looking for a unique and historic piece of automotive history. Its clean title adds to its appeal and makes it a desirable option for those looking for a classic vehicle with a timeless design.
This vehicle was the subject of a frame of restoration (please see photo of frame off restored rolling chassis prior to body installation.
This vehicle was stationed at the BERKLEY RADIATION LABRATORY. and purchased new in 1950 by the Labratory from COAST fire apparatus
In Concord ca
I have the original bill of sale from the govt in the early 80’s when it was sold as surplus The US GOVT OWNED THIS RIG FOR 30 years
THIS VEHICLE WAS PRESENT DURING JFK’s Visit to the lab where he sat in the fire truck just a year or so prior to his assasination
With the national archives FINALLY. releasing original photos of the rig when it was new …. You can add the rope and other unique things that will make it identical to the original photos.
The gold leaf in the original photos says RLEC.
that stands for Radiation Labratory Energy Commission
This truck also has a rear belt drive system , this is considered a holy grail for power wagon collectors and is EXTREMELY RARE AND EXPENSIVE ….
Please enjoy the photos and the history. Truck is sold as is where is no warranty expressed or implied I only drive it to Starbucks etc for cruises so mileage will be mostly same when you get it. Very low since Resto
Only bid if you have the money and have already talked to God , your wife/husband , your banker Etc etc.
MONEY MUST BE CONFIRMED WIRED TO MY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION BEFORE VEHICLE IS RELEASED. VEHICLE IS IN LAS VEGAS NV
PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY
Good luck bidders.
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