Marquette Porto-Fast 6-12 Volt Battery Charger
Made in U.S.A. 1955 - 1960. Painted metal. This charger was manufactured by the Marquette Manufacturing Co., Inc. based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and served as a heavy-duty, commercial-grade piece of equipment found in gas stations, repair garages, and fleet shops. The Porto-Fast name highlighted its two best selling points. It was highly portable due to its integrated hand truck design, and was a "fast charger" capable of putting out a massive 80 Amperes for 6-volt or 50 Amperes for 12-volt systems to get a dead vehicle started in minutes. Marked, "MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA." on lower quarter of top plate. 32.5" x 15" x 13". All items are guaranteed authentic by Miller & Miller Auctions. From the Barry Yorgason Collection.
Condition
Restored. Professionally repainted with new decals and nobs.
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Made in U.S.A. 1955 - 1960. Painted metal. This charger was manufactured by the Marquette Manufacturing Co., Inc. based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and served as a heavy-duty, commercial-grade piece of equipment found in gas stations, repair garages, and fleet shops. The Porto-Fast name highlighted its two best selling points. It was highly portable due to its integrated hand truck design, and was a "fast charger" capable of putting out a massive 80 Amperes for 6-volt or 50 Amperes for 12-volt systems to get a dead vehicle started in minutes. Marked, "MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA." on lower quarter of top plate. 32.5" x 15" x 13". All items are guaranteed authentic by Miller & Miller Auctions. From the Barry Yorgason Collection.
Condition
Restored. Professionally repainted with new decals and nobs.
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
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