585 FBL (1)
1963 Fordson Super Major tractor.
Supplied by Oakes Bros of Hungerford.
Cheffins vintage and classic auction, Sutton -
"Serial No. C972273 Fitted with Lambourn weather cab, PAS, LiveDrive, front wheel weights, 3no. front slab weights, side belt pulley with guard, rear linkage, swinging drawbar and top link on correct period 11x36 rear and 6.00-19 front Goodyear wheels and tyres. A very original example with straight tinwork, little signs of rust and a healthy amount of original paint remaining. The New Performance Major was only built in a short run of two years and such original examples with so many period extras is very hard to find. Reported by the vendor to be on the button with V5C available."
Sold for £12,500.
585 FBL (1)
1963 Fordson Super Major tractor.
Supplied by Oakes Bros of Hungerford.
Cheffins vintage and classic auction, Sutton -
"Serial No. C972273 Fitted with Lambourn weather cab, PAS, LiveDrive, front wheel weights, 3no. front slab weights, side belt pulley with guard, rear linkage, swinging drawbar and top link on correct period 11x36 rear and 6.00-19 front Goodyear wheels and tyres. A very original example with straight tinwork, little signs of rust and a healthy amount of original paint remaining. The New Performance Major was only built in a short run of two years and such original examples with so many period extras is very hard to find. Reported by the vendor to be on the button with V5C available."
Sold for £12,500.