Corgi US50803
SEAGRAVE “J” ENGINE
Chicago FD, Engine Co.54 w/two white metal hand painted figures
Chicago Fire Department Series
Limited Run 2002 Collector Edition
MSRP: $49.99
Die Cast
Scale 1:50 / O gauge, approximate size L 5 ¾ ”, W 2.”
Release date – June 2002
Retired, SOLD OUT by the manufacturer and most dealers
Only a couple on hand; NEW, old stock, received from the manufacturer
CORGI Says - “Since 1956, Corgi Classics has endeavored to manufacture the finest die-cast models for collectors and enthusiasts. Authenticity and detail are paramount to the fine tradition Corgi has built over the last four decades. Researched and developed through consultation with renowned fire apparatus experts, the 1:50 scale replicas of vintage and contemporary fire rescue rigs incorporate the contours and styling from fire rescue manufacturers such as Mack, Emergency One, American LaFrance, and Seagreave. Complementing each Heroes Under Fire Collectible is a true story of heroism – a telling testimonial to the danger firefighters meet daily in the line of duty. From the detailed diamond-plated running boards and hard suction pumps to the stories behind the firefighters and their rigs, Heroes Under Fire by Corgi offers the collector the most complete and detailed fire rescue collectible available.”
“Corgi furthers the tradition of its fire rescue vehicles and figures by commemorating the Chicago Fire Department. Researched and developed under the guidance of Chicago fire fighters and historians, this series of fire rescue collectibles recognizes the men who have selflessly placed their lives on the line for the safety and well being of the City of Chicago. Each meticulously detailed fire rescue die-cast collectible is packaged with two white-metal hand-painted C.F.D. firefighter figures - created to scale and authentically uniformed in Chicago fire gear. A portion of all the proceeds from Corgi's Chicago Fire Department line will be donated to the fire museum of greater Chicago by Corgi's sales. Corgi's Chicago Fire Department Series is available for a limited time only. So collectors and enthusiasts should plan on picking up the inaugural C.F.D line before it is gone”
