Saturday, August 18, saw the latest Cheffins Harrogate Vintage Sale (auction) take place at Great Yorkshire Showground.
The tractors on offer dated from the early 1930s through to classic models (from the 1980s and 1990s).
Bill King, chairman at Cheffins, explained: “The Harrogate sale has always been a key date in the vintage and classic calendar and attracts enthusiasts from all over Europe.
“Whilst offering collectors a mid-show season opportunity to pick up new kit, the sale also provides a fantastic day out.”
This report focuses on the ‘vintage’ and ‘classic’ Massey Ferguson tractors present; we look at a segment of what was on offer.
Tim Scrivener was there for AgriLand to sample the atmosphere, capture these pictures and to jot down the key prices. All the pictures in this report are from Saturday’s auction.
All (hammer) prices are subject to a ‘buyer’s premium’ (commission) of 5%.
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 MF 590 (4WD – converted by William Fuller at Four Wheel Traction; retro-fit turbo-charger; ‘running well’; 4,565 hours) failed to sell. The top bid was £4,000 (no VAT)
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- This 1960 MF 35 (three-cylinder; new injectors, pump, clutch and wheel rims; finished in two-pack paint) sold for £6,900 (no VAT)
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- This 1963 MF 35X (three-cylinder; ‘show condition’; reconditioned engine; new clutch) sold for £5,500 (no VAT)
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- This 1961 MF 65 (Mk II; four-cylinder; refurbished; two previous owners) sold for £5,200 (no VAT)
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- This 1959 MF 65 (Mk I; four-cylinder; ‘complete engine overhaul’; new hydraulic pump) sold for £3,100 (no VAT)
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- This 1961 MF 65 (Mk I; four-cylinder; cab; ‘original-looking example’) sold for £4,200 (no VAT)
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- This MF 135 (three-cylinder; ‘restored example’) failed to sell. The top bid was £4,000 (no VAT)
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- This 1972 MF 135 (three-cylinder; ‘original condition’; 4,700 hours) sold for £4,000 (no VAT)
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- This MF 65 (front loader; four-cylinder; ‘good starter’) sold for £4,850 (no VAT)
