Excerpts from Haixusa.com:
Regardless of where it's stationed, this vintage snorkel fire truck always draws attention. For 45 years, the U.S. truck served the New Lenox Fire Protection District, located southwest of Chicago, carrying out numerous missions across the region.
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In 2016, former HAIX® CEO Ewald Haimerl acquired the New Lenox Snorkel and embarked on a long journey to bring it back to Germany. The truck traveled 1,200 miles from Illinois to the Port of Charleston, South Carolina. Due to its large size and low fuel efficiency, the 31-gallon engine required multiple refueling stops, especially during the challenging drive through the Appalachian Mountains. Along the way, it also faced several police checks—not just because it was slower than regular traffic, but due to its impressive size. Once it reached Charleston, the vehicle was shipped across the Atlantic to Bremerhaven, where it sat in customs for a week before making the 7-hour trip to its new home at the HAIX® headquarters in Mainburg. After extensive restoration, the truck is now fully operational and a proud part of the collection.
The most eye-catching piece in the collection is a GMC pumper built in 1942, originally deployed at a U.S. airbase in Sweden. This vehicle is the oldest in the HAIX® Oldtimer Fleet. It served at a U.S. Air Base in northern Sweden for over 30 years. After a long period of inactivity at a used car dealership, HAIX® gave it a new lease on life. With the top open, it has become a star attraction at trade shows and other HAIX® events.
The Ford TK, built in 1949, has been part of the HAIX Oldtimer Fleet since late 2018. Before that, it was used as a promotional vehicle by an insurance company in Georgia. However, the majority of people are transported in the Opel Blitz, built in 1965. This small light fire engine, known as the LLF, can carry up to eleven passengers, including the driver.
In addition to the four fire engines, the HAIX old-timer fleet also includes two police vehicles, which are considered “Young Timers†due to their relatively recent manufacturing dates. These include a 1995 Chevrolet Impala 300 SS police car and a 1993 Harley Davidson police motorcycle, both of which had remarkable journeys to Germany.
The Chevrolet Impala was originally used by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) as a backup patrol car before being taken out of service. It was then transported to the Swiss honorary consul in Zurich and later came into private ownership at the U.S. consulate in Munich, eventually finding its way to HAIX® in Mainburg. Its comfort and siren make it a popular feature at local events.
HAIX® remains committed to preserving the legacy of vintage and classic fire trucks and police vehicles. The company hopes to expand its collection in the future, keeping history alive for generations to come.
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