On the 25th and 26th of April, the first Cheffins Vintage Sale of the year will see more than 3,500 classic tractors, motorbikes and collectors’ items will go under the hammer.
Of this, there will be more than 400 vintage and classic tractors, reportedly making this the largest sale of its kind across Europe.
Some of the highlights include two steam wagons; a 1926 Foden D Type, valued between £230,000 and £250,000, and a 1928 Sentinel Super, which is estimated to sell for between £130,000 and £150,000.
In addition to these, there is a half-size model of a 5hp Foster Traction Engine, dubbed ‘The Little Gem’ which has an estimate of £35,000-£40,000.
Among the tractors, there is a 1982 County 774, which has been fully restored. This is estimated to make more than £60,000. A County 1004 Super-Six paired with a 1950s Morewear 10t gooseneck trailer is also expected to be popular, with valuations starting at £50,000.
A 1919 Mogul 10-20, which has been with the same family for more than 40 years, is expected to make between £50,000 and £60,000, while a Doe Triple-D is estimated at £40,000-£50,000.
For commercial enthusiasts, there is also a 1985 Mercedes-Benz Unimog, with only 18,000 miles on the clock, which is expected to make between £20,000 and £22,000.
In the memorabilia section, an archive of original photographs and correspondence relating to the Ivel tractor and its investor, Dan Albone, will go under the hammer with an estimate of £5,000.
Tom Godsmark, director, Cheffins says: “This is going to be a massive sale, and it’s got one of the largest entries we have seen to date. The April Vintage Sale really kicks off the vintage calendar for collectors worldwide, and this incredible catalogue will get the market off to a flying start for 2025.
“The County tractors will definitely create a lot of interest, and this continues to be the sector of the market which sees the highest prices, following the sale of the County 1474 which achieved over £200,000 a couple of years ago. The steam wagons are also always popular, due to their rarity, and these two on offer are both fantastic examples.
“One of the more unusual offerings is the Ivel archive, which is the most important tractor-related archive to ever come to auction and gives a fascinating insight into one of the earliest and most famous tractors to have been built in Britain. The archive has drawn interest from various museums and institutions nationwide, as well as among private collectors and tractor enthusiasts.”
For more information go to www.cheffins.co.uk