Large Crowds And Strong Sales At Mecum’s Gone Farmin’ Iowa Premier
This past weekend’s Gone Farmin’ Iowa Premier hosted by Mecum Auctions brought 225 vintage tractors and nearly 300 signs and farm relics to the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport, Iowa. The auction achieved a strong 80 percent sell-through rate with 181 tractors hammering sold throughout the two-day event. With a grand $1,496,875 in hammer sales, Mecum’s Gone Farmin’ Division considers this auction to be another great success.
Both Friday and Saturday of the vintage tractor auction were host to standing-room only crowds as eager bidding led to strong sales. The George Kerckhove Collection took over the Friday lineup with 45 tractors crossing the block with no reserve and Saturday saw some truly rare and desirable tractors demanding high-dollar.
The top 10 sales list was dominated by a 1963 John Deere 3010 Orchard (Lot S35) that hammered at $65,000. The New Generation tractor is one of just 19 gas Orchards built and features a beautiful and correct restoration. The second seat in the list is occupied by a 1974 International 1568 (Lot S80) that demanded a $41,500 sale price. Another completely restored tractor, this red and white beauty boasts just 2,600 actual hours.
The complete top 10 sales list includes (all sales reflect hammer prices):
1. 1963 John Deere 3010 Orchard (Lot S35) at $65,000
2. 1974 International 1568 (Lot S80) at $41,500
3. 1937 John Deere 62 (Lot F22) at $39,000
4. 1972 John Deere 4320 Standard Open Station (Lot S83) at $38,000
5. 1972 John Deere 4000 Power Shift (Lot S96) at $36,000
6. 1972 John Deere 6030 Open Station (Lot S21) at $33,000
7. 1972 John Deere 2520 Powershift Diesel (Lot S31) at $32,500
8. 1958 Farmall 450 LP High Crop (Lot S23) at $30,000
9. 1970 John Deere 4020 Powershift (Lot F32) at $29,000
10. 1967 Farmall 1206 Diesel (Lot S53) at $29,000
For access to complete auction results and other member benefits, sign up for the free InfoNet service offered at www.Mecum.com. The entire Gone Farmin’ Iowa Premier was filmed by RFD TV and portions will be broadcast every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. (all times central). Mecum will return to Davenport for its next vintage tractor auction April 4-5, 2014. For more information or to consign a tractor visit www.Mecum.com, or call (262) 275-5050 to speak directly with a Mecum representative.
About Mecum Auctions
The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 26 years, now offering more than 15,000 vehicles per year. Mecum Auctions is headquartered in Walworth, Wis., and is the world leader of collector car and road art sales. In 2010, Dan Mecum launched the Gone Farmin’ tractor division within the company and has since grown it into a thriving venture offering three auctions each year. For further information, visit www.Mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050. Follow along with Mecum’s social media news and join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram.
