1961 Mercedes-Benz Unimog Fire Truck

1961 Mercedes-Benz Unimog S-404 Description

This vehicle served as a fire pumper truck in northern Germany in the 1960's - early 2000's and was exported to the USA in late 2004. I acquired it from a former neighbor in 2011 and have since worked to restore it to its near-original condition. It has been stored in a garage the entire time I have owned it. I have entered it in numerous car shows, parades, fire department open-houses and emergency equipment shows; it is always in demand. It's unique body style, glossy finish and large winch never fail to draw a crowd at these events. As a proud German-American who likes four-wheel drive vehicles, fire trucks and nearly all things German, this vehicle has been a joy to work with. I have purchased nearly all of my parts from Expedition Imports Corporation in Vallejo, CA. They have nearly everything for Unimogs.I have visited the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, the Unimog Museum in Gaggenau and other antique vehicle shows in Germany on multiple occasions and have seen many similar classic Mercedes vehicles on display. This Unimog could displayed in any of these venues in its current condition and would fit right in.
MechanicalMileage: 9,482Gasoline engine 6 cylinder in-lineManual transmissionFour wheel driveForward speeds: 6Reverse speeds: 2Locking front and rear differentialsFront and rear power takeoff shaftsNewly restored rare Daimler-Benz Type C 8,000# PTO-driven winchDual 35 gallon fuel tanks with cab mounted selector valveNewly rebuilt carburetorNew Continental MPT 81 tires and newly powder coated rims (5)
Electrical24 Volt electrical system2-12 V series-connected batteries
BodyTwo-man cab with 2 adjustable bucket seats and emergency roof hatchThird man cab with adjustable/reversible bucket seat and emergency roof hatchPass-through window between front and rear cabsRemovable cab panel and tool tray to allow for use as an ambulanceOriginal German dashboard identification tags, vehicle information signs, wiring diagram and replica tool listsNew windshield glass and gasketsNew exterior paint with authentic hand-painted logos, tire pressure and weight limit markingsNewly re-chromed OEM metal badgingNew mirrorsNew door/bin handle rubber gasketsNew windshield wipersNewly powder coated wheels, wheel chocks, chock cradles and third man cab stepRoof mounted spare tire cradle, ladder rack (with ladder) and equipment securement bracketRecently powder coated front bumperFlag pole mounts on both ends of front bumperKick-out and slide outside air ventilatorsQuick-disconnect emergency light and hi/lo horn mounting box (reduces vehicle height for garage access)
Emergency EquipmentFront mounted adjustable scene floodlightBlue emergency rotating beaconMechanical siren (Federal Signal)Electronic siren (Whelen HSS2200) multi-tone including European hi/loTwo-way radio (inoperable) with roof-mounted antennaAuthentic hand paddle stop sign
Fire EquipmentZiegler centrifugal fire pump - PTO driven 800 L/mi. capacity suitable for tank, hydrant or suction sourceOn-board water tank - 800 LitersSuction Hose - 4-6' lengths semi-rigid 4"Canvas fire hose - 40' - 3" 200' - 2" 200' - 1-1/2"Rubber hose on retractable pay-off reel - 100' 1-1/4"Aluminum extension ladder - 16'Exhaust extension hose - 12' (directs engine exhaust away from pump operatorOriginal stretcher (for use in ambulance mode)Various nozzles, adaptors, connectors, suction head
Misc.Vehicle jack - mechanical with tire toolsComplete muffler/exhaust pipe set (not required at this time)New cab headlinerSpare starterNew mud flapsVarious parts, bulbs, fuses, lenses, etc.