Fire Engines Photos

hi Chris, this is in fact a Chubb Spearhead, one of 15 made in 1975-77 for each of BAA's major airports, stanstead, Gatwick, heathrow etc.. same chassis as the pursuer minus the roof monitor, this one was made for Aberdeen airport. all had a Chrysler 7.2 litre V8 and Allison gearbox. they were designed by BAA and Chubb Fire as a first response vehicle with 0-60mph in under 20 seconds grossing seven tons ! this actual truck above now belongs to myself and is undergoing a ground-up restoration by me and my father who worked for Chubb Fire. another resides at brooklands, where are the rest I wonder ????

Added by Rob Mason on 24 November 2014.

Hello Rob,
You are correct with the specification of this lovely Chubb Spearhead. I managed this vehicle when it arrived at Biggin Hill from the BAA Fire Service in the early 90's. It came with the Spearhead that is now at Brooklands which I donated along with a Nubian Major (MHM 954L). When it finished its operational life here, I kept PYY 647R in dry storage for many years (because I couldn't bear to part with it) until we needed the building for another use, I then donated it to Steve Shirley (RAF Museum) for what I thought was a restoration project. I am pleased to learn that you are going to restore the old girl and would be interested to see some photos of the finished job. All the best!

Added by Andrew Mellers on 03 February 2015.

hi Andrew, thank you so much for the info, I have sent you an email. please let me know if you do not receive it.
best regards... Rob

Added by Rob Mason on 04 February 2015.

Hello guys, I am currently doing some research on a Chubb Pursuer, having just bought AHX 828T from Welshpool Airport. I am interested in finding out as much as possible about both the history of her and also specification etc.. before I start work on her. I would appreciate any pointers / help / advice. Many thanks Geoff

Added by Geoff Green on 28 January 2016.

see picture 12385 for some background. They refer to the Interfire machine see that at picture 20442. This was an interesting machine as it was not for an airport. There is more about Chubb on this site eg picture 18591.

Added by Peter Williams on 28 January 2016.

hi Geoff, exellent ! have sent you an email !

Added by Rob Mason on 28 January 2016.

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