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Item: Vintage 2000 Hess Holiday Promotional Articulated Fire Truck
Manufacturer: Hess Corporation
Year of Release: 2000 (Holiday Season Promotional)
Power Source: Requires 2 Energizer "C" batteries (not included)
Interactive Features: Fully rotating and elevating 3-tier red aerial extension ladder, dual functional pull-out side stabilizer jacks, 3 independent push-button sound effects (emergency sirens and horn), pulsating emergency flashers, and fully illuminated headlights/taillights. Includes two snap-on detachable side ground ladders.Up for sale is a classic, vintage 2000 Hess holiday promotional articulated fire truck. Released to mark the turn of the millennium, this massive model is highly prized within the Hess lineage due to its realistic articulated tractor-trailer hinge design and highly interactive rescue features.The trailer assembly features a heavy-duty 3-tier extension ladder that fully rotates 360 degrees and extends to impressive heights. Underneath the side body panels are working pull-out outrigger stabilizer legs to mimic real-world emergency setups, alongside two separate red ground ladders mounted to the frame.Condition Details:
- Vehicle: Excellent vintage condition. The classic white plastic body structure is bright, clean, and entirely free of common UV yellowing. The corporate green stripes, crisp "Hess 2000" license plates, and chrome structural plating look fantastic. The extension ladder locks correctly and elevates smoothly on its tracking gear.
- Packaging: Includes the original full-color holiday graphic retail box and the thick molded white cardboard structural inner display cradle base. The outer box is structurally sound and complete with sharp corners, displaying only light, standard vintage shelf scuffing along the edges from long-term storage. The comprehensive battery installation, stabilizer jack, and sound-board operation diagrams remain completely clear on the bottom panel.
A grand centerpiece option to anchor any 2000s petroleum advertising collection, holiday promotional toy display, or vintage emergency fire apparatus shelf!Shipping & Handling:
Ships safely double-boxed inside a heavy-duty outer cardboard container with extensive bubble wrap padding to protect the vintage retail display graphics from crushing or edge rubbing during transit. Please review all provided photos carefully to verify exact condition details. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions before purchasing!
