An auction involving a very noteworthy collection of classic/vintage tractors was held in Campsea Ashe, Suffolk, (England) on Saturday, September 15.
The sale involved the ‘Nicholls Collection‘.
The tractors were in especially pristine condition, as is evident from these pictures. All of these photographs were taken on-site – at the auction.
While the sale encompassed several brands/marques, we focus mainly on David Brown and John Deere tractors in this report. The sale was conducted by Clarke & Simpson, at its auction centre.
Tim Scrivener was at the sale for AgriLand; he sampled the atmosphere, captured these pictures and jotted down the key prices.
Don’t forget, of course, to check out our accompanying reports, detailing how other tractors fared.
Please note that all of the prices referenced in the captions below are in pounds sterling.
All (hammer) prices are subject to a ‘buyer’s premium’ of 5%. Prospective buyers could bid in person or online (via i-bidder.com).
There is no VAT payable on these hammer prices (below).
Click on a thumbnail in the gallery (below) to open up a full-size image; once opened you can scroll sideways to see the next picture. Refer to each caption to see details of each lot, including the hammer price.
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- This Cockshutt 30 (petrol; 4B153 engine; serial number: 319921; electric start) sold for £780
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- This 1977 John Deere 2030 (Duncan cab; serial number: 233094L; showing 1,182 hours) sold for £7,500
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- This (circa 1974/1975) John Deere 3130 (serial number: 142191L; showing 849 hours; ‘extensive restoration’ by Ivan Cowlen) sold for £10,400
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- This 1965 David Brown 770 Selectamatic (12-speed; serial number: 770/GA580693/S; showing 2,160 hours) sold for £4,000
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- This David Brown 885 (‘vineyard’ model; serial number: 885N/1646317; showing 1,064 hours) sold for £1,600
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- This 1969 David Brown 770 Selectamatic (12-speed; serial number: 770/A590695/S; showing 1,180 hours; sold new to Winchester College) sold for £3,800
