Mecum Gone Farmin’ Vintage Tractor Auction Tops $545,000 in Sales
Mecum Auctions sold $545,700 worth of vintage tractors during the inaugural Mecum Gone Farmin’ Tractor Auction in Walworth, Wis., on August 7, 2010.
“The Gone Farmin’ event drew a great crowd of both collectors and spectators who came out to enjoy the 200 antique tractors that were on display,” said Dan Mecum, operations manager for Mecum Auctions. “It was a very successful one-day auction, boasting a 65% sell-through rate, and we look forward to returning next year with a new inventory of vintage tractors.”
The Top 10 Sales (all sales reflect hammer prices) from the Gone Farmin’ Auction were:
1. 1954 Farmall Super MDV TA Tractor (Lot S44) at $51,000
2. 1953 Farmall Super H Tractor (Lot S33) at $26,000
3. International 1456 Golden Demonstrator (Lot S63) at $24,250
4. 2005 Kubota Tractor (Lot S76.1) at $19,000
5. 1935 John Deere GP (Lot S52) at $14,000
6. 1931 John Deere GP Tractor (Lot S53) at $12,500
7. 1950 Farmall O-6 Orchard Tractor (Lot S36) at $12,000
8. 1960 Porsche Standard Star Tractor (Lot S49) at $11,500
9. 1975 Oliver 2255 Tractor (Lot S77) at $9,200
10. Ford 8N V-8 Tractor (Lot S78) at $9,000
Complete results of the Gone Farmin’ Tractor Auction are available to Mecum InfoNet members, which is free to join at www.Mecum.com. Mecum InfoNet members can log in to see individual sale prices by visiting the Results Page. Consignment, bidder and event information is available online at www.Mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.
