Over 70 vintage and classic tractors will go under the hammer in North Willingham, near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. The collection, which was amassed by local farmer John Simpson, will be sold by Cheffins, on 17th June.
Amassed by the late John Simpson over a period of many years, the collection has the potential to sell for around £250,000 in total.
Highlights of the 415-lot sale include a 1947 Field Marshall Series 1 with an estimate of £8,000; tree Massey Fergusons, including a 135, 130 and 25; a Caterpillar D4 with an estimate of £3,00 and a series of Fordson, International, John Deere, Allis Chalmers, Case, Minneapolis Moline and Nuffield examples. There is also a series of implements and spares.
Oliver Godfrey, Head of the Machinery Division at Cheffins comments:
“John Simpson was a well-known member of the heritage tractor community and has amassed a comprehensive collection of beautifully maintained vintage and classic tractors. There are a number of highlight tractors going under the hammer, and we expect these to draw interest from both the UK and abroad. As a local farmer and a known vintage tractor specialist, John Simpson’s collection is also bound to draw interest from local Lincolnshire collectors.”
The sale will take place on Saturday 17th June at North Willingham, near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. Viewing will take place on Friday 16th June only.
For more information, please call Cheffins auctioneers on 01353 777767 or email machinery@cheffins.co.uk