1940 Beverly Hills Fire Department engine, beautiful design! Who knew a firetruck would be subject to the artistic streamlined movement of the 30's?

above the windshield, are more windows... maybe so the driver and firefighters could look up at city buildings on fire.

the overall shape reminds me of Count de Saknoffsky's design for the stream lined tow truck http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2011/09/i-love-tow-trucks-i-love-coes-cab-over.html