New home for New Lenox Snorkel
Excerpts from Haixusa.com:
Regardless of where it's located, this vintage snorkel fire truck always draws attention. The U.S. model served the New Lenox Fire Protection District, located southwest of Chicago, for an impressive 45 years, completing countless missions over its long career.
Haix USA photo
In 2016, former HAIX® CEO Ewald Haimerl acquired the New Lenox Snorkel and embarked on a remarkable journey to bring it from the U.S. 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 was frequently stopped by police—not only because it moved slower than regular traffic, but also because of its massive presence. Once it reached Charleston, the vehicle was shipped across the Atlantic to Bremerhaven, Germany, where it faced a week-long delay at customs before making the 7-hour trip to its new home at HAIX®'s headquarters in Mainburg. Extensive restoration work was carried out to ensure the truck is fully operational today.
The most eye-catching piece in Haimerl’s collection is a GMC pumper built in 1942. Originally commissioned on a U.S. airbase in Sweden, this vehicle is the oldest in the HAIX® Oldtimer Fleet. It served on a U.S. Air Base in northern Sweden for over 30 years before being stored at a used car dealership for a while. HAIX® later restored it, turning it into a convertible that now steals the spotlight at trade shows and events with its open-top design.
The Ford TK, built in 1949, has been part of the HAIX Oldtimer Fleet since late 2018. Before joining the collection, it was used as a promotional vehicle for an insurance company in Georgia. Meanwhile, the Opel Blitz, built in 1965, is often used for transporting people. 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 fleet also includes two police vehicles—often referred to as “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 unique journeys to Germany.
The Chevrolet Impala was originally used by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) as a backup patrol car before being retired. It was then transported to the Swiss honorary consul in Zurich and later came under private ownership at the U.S. consulate in Munich before finally arriving at HAIX® in Mainburg. Its comfort and classic sirens make it a favorite at local events.
HAIX® remains committed to preserving the legacy of vintage and classic fire trucks and police vehicles, with plans to expand its collection in the future!
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