Ford and Fordson Tractors

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The big autumn vintage collective is set to take place on Saturday, October 24th, at Cheffins Cambridge machinery site at Sutton, Cambridgeshire, on the former New Zealand World War Two bomber base. What’s more, with any luck, it could be a ‘live’ ev

Back in August, Peter Love was invited to inspect a Fordson Major six-cylinder conversion that’s being restored by its enthusiastic owner, Spike, near Colchester, in Essex. Peter reported: “It’s hoped that the tractor will be finished in time to take

It’s unpleasant suffering with cold feet when you’re out on your tractor, or labouring in the chilly workshop, and a good pair of work socks can make all the difference. As the temperatures begin to tumble, now’s the time to get organised and help en

“I’ve had my TW-35 for 13 years and it’s been a pleasure to own. Originally I’d set my heart on a County 1884, but when the prices of those started to rocket, a TW-35 Force II seemed like the next best thing. “I’ve always had big Ford tractors, inclu

I have another E27N-related story to tell, this time about a handbook that a farmer friend gave to me. He worked for the same firm as me, in another department but, when he brought his vehicle in for service/repairs, he would join us for our morning

I write in support of Andrew Green’s letter, Charge the ‘noshows’, that was published in Issue 98. My interest (my wife calls it an obsession) lies with photography, but I’m not a professional photographer and don’t even use a camera. However, I coll

On one of my many outings to Cheffins vintage sales at Sutton, I came across a small booklet produced by Perkins. It was entitled PERKINS L4 (TA) diesel engine conversion instructions. This provided instructions on how to fit the engine, modify the h

The restoration of old tractors is an aspect of the hobby that attracts all sorts of people at different times in their lives. Most, though, have an interest in mechanics or an engineering background. Peter Nutley falls into the latter group; he trai

The DVLA is reported to have a backlog processing both retained and agerelated registration applications, due to changes to working practices as a result of Covid-19 precautions. I’ve had reports that many are issued quite quickly, but a few have fac

As we are about to leave the European Union, legislation to combat air quality and climate change issues moves up the political agenda, and it’s important that historic vehicle owners’ concerns are taken into account to prevent unnecessary curtailmen

For the past few years, the road run has taken place towards the end of April but, as with other steam and machinery rallies this year, it was postponed and rescheduled for July 25-26th. But that wasn’t to be, either, so Richard Hill and his team org

I hope you’ve been enjoying my ‘nostalgia corner’ ramblings, which I’m bringing to a close this time with a look at the end of line for the Standard Fordson Model N, in 1945. This tractor had been around for quite a long time, and was in urgent need

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Peter Love was invited to Reg Dyer’s farm at South Petherton, Illminster, Somerset on July 18-19th but, owing to a clashing engagement, asked local Joseph Lewis to pop in and cover the event! The 2020 wheat harvest at Reg Dyer’s farm at South Pethert

Well-known south-west businessman, Malcolm Beaton, based near Frome, Somerset, has decided to dispose of his superb fleet of about 70 tractors, including a number of County models. This is being billed as a sale for ‘everyman’, from the beginner to t