1912 Stoddard Dayton

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Stoddard-Dayton can trace its roots to well before the turn of the twentieth century. Prior to making automobiles, they made agricultural equipment and tools. In the early 1900s, Charles Stoddard had become very interested in motorcars as they began to appear on the roads – and he decided to build them on his own. He sold off his agricultural business to fund his project, and built his first car in 1904. Stoddard-Dayton cars swiftly grew in price, size and power, and sales increased steadily, even in the face of mass-produced competition from Ford.
Known for its reliability, quality and performance, the Stoddard-Dayton was an ideal choice for a quick-response fire vehicle.

This 1912 Model 20 Stratford is equipped with a fascinating and beautiful body by Prospect Fire Engine Co. Given its beautiful quality and expensive equipment, it was most likely a Fire Chief’s car, ideal for rapid response to emergencies.