22nd May, 2026 10:00
May Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction
886
1970 FORD
£8,500 - £9,500
Buyer's Premium applies.
Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showing
Make: FORD
Registration: BHY 311H
Engine Size (cc): 2588
Year of Manufacture: 1970
Date First Registered: 17/02/2003
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Tuesday 19 May 2026
Current V5 present. Paperwork includes printed photographs of the tractor and a Classic Tractor magazine.
The vendor has provided the following:
- Built in Basildon, during the mid-day shift on 13th February 1970
- 37hp tractor, no history, nor registration plate, would not start
- Stripped engine & rebuilt engine, injector pump and injectors reconditioned
- Had the flywheel skimmed, fitted new clutch, pressure plate and bearing
- Work on the steering box and steering ends, new pins and bush in the front axle, seals and gaskets on the hydraulic system and PTO were replaced
- Found out the tractor got the original engine, gearbox and back axle, so I was able to get it registered
- All parts came from a Ford dealer
- All work was carried out by the owner and his sons
- Resprayed 24 years ago by myself
- It has won many cups and shields in the South West
- It was also featured on the front cover of Classic Tractor in July 2004 and senter fold, Vintage Tractor, April/May 2007 front cover
- Also featured in the Old Pond DVD in July 2009
- Front cover with forager and trailer
- Downsizing due to ill health
- Always polished twice a year with Carauba wax polish
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Auction: May Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 22nd May, 2026
Welcome to our May Auction!
The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Tuesday 19 May 2026.
Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.
Viewing
The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Tuesday 19 May 2026.
Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 12pm
Auction Days are closed.
Photographs are helpful but often not accurate. Videos are informative but are opinions only. No amount of images will ever replace the benefits of pre-auction viewing. Buyers are invited and encouraged to inspect prior to bidding.
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