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1970 FORD Country Sedan Rental Added in North Carolina

Old Car Rentals has added this 1970 FORD Country Sedan to its roster through the USA Movie Cars network. The vehicle sits in Pinehurst, North Carolina, and carries the full markings and equipment of a Chicago Fire Department 16th Battalion chief’s buggy. Productions working in North Carolina now have direct access to a period-correct fire command vehicle without shipping from farther away.

Spotlight on this 1970 FORD Country Sedan

The wagon carries an original red exterior and burgundy interior. It features authentic emergency lighting, an era-correct mechanical siren, and period markings that match the Chicago Fire Department’s 16th Battalion. Equipment inside includes smoke-stained leather helmets, fire coats, boots, uniform caps, antique gas masks, a Chicago hand pump, and a two-way radio that plays 1960s and 1970s radio traffic. The 390 cid V-8 engine moves the vehicle comfortably on long interstate runs at highway speeds, and the tires, windshield, and all glass remain in good condition.

Crews can place the car in any scene that needs a 1970s fire department command vehicle. The detailed interior and exterior items give set dressers ready-made props that read correctly on camera without additional sourcing. Because the vehicle is already fully equipped, productions save time on both prep and strike.

Old Car Rentals and the North Carolina Picture Car Market

Old Car Rentals works with USA Movie Cars to connect productions with vehicles located inside North Carolina. The network partners with state-level sites such as North Carolina Picture Cars so location managers and picture car coordinators can search locally first. When a listing like this 1970 FORD Country Sedan appears in Pinehurst, crews filming in the state gain a shorter drive and lower transport costs.

North Carolina picture car rental demand continues to grow with both feature and commercial work. Having a vehicle already fitted as a Chicago Fire Department chief’s buggy expands options for any project that needs 1970s fire or rescue texture. USA Movie Cars routes these listings through regional partners so producers can locate the right car without leaving the state database.

History of the 1970 FORD Country Sedan

Ford built the Country Sedan as a full-size station wagon for the 1970 model year. The body style offered a practical five-door layout and was commonly used by families, fleets, and municipal departments. Many agencies chose the model for its cargo space and durable V-8 power, making it a frequent choice for command or utility roles during that decade.

This particular wagon has been equipped to replicate the Chicago Fire Department 16th Battalion chief’s buggy that operated out of Engine 45 at 4600 South Cottage Grove Avenue. The 16th Battalion was one of the busiest in the city during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The replica carries the correct emergency lighting, siren, radio, and personal gear that would have been found in that era’s chief’s vehicle, giving productions an accurate period piece grounded in documented Chicago Fire Department practice.

North Carolina Picture Car Rental Uses

Producers can use the wagon for any scene set in the late 1960s or 1970s that requires a fire chief’s command car. It works equally well as a hero vehicle or in background for establishing shots of a fire scene. The detailed interior equipment allows close-ups of radio traffic or gear without additional set dressing.

The same details serve commercial shoots, music videos, and still photography that need vintage fire and rescue atmosphere. Event planners have also placed similar vehicles at themed gatherings or corporate activations where period accuracy matters. Because the car is already in North Carolina, crews avoid cross-country transport while still obtaining an authentic 1970s fire department look.

Book This 1970 FORD Country Sedan Today

View the full listing and additional photos at the USA Movie Cars site. Contact USA Movie Cars at 602-882-2705 or [email protected] to discuss rental dates and production requirements.

Looking for Talent?

Productions that also need actors or background performers can reach the sister company North Carolina Actors at https://northcarolinaactors.com for local talent and USActors.com at https://usactors.com/ for nationwide casting support.

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