An extra addition to the usual H J Pugh auction calendar was their Summer Vintage Sale held this last weekend. Star of the sale had to be lot 168 the vertical Blackstone oil engine bringing a very respectable £16,500. Followed by lot 160 the Tangye hot bulb compressor engine realising £5,100 There was an influx … Read more
With only a few days to go until Tractor Fest 2025 takes place over the weekend of 7th & 8th June, we thought we would share a quick preview of what to expect at the show. In total there are close to 2500 exhibits entered this year, including over 1200 tractors & over 300 stationary … Read more
Congratulations go to Mike Milestone with his Pode Hole Pumping Station article. Voted by you, the readers as the best article of the month for April 2025. Congratulations Mike, Your prize will be on its way to you shortly. Be sure to support your favourite authors with the “Like” button located at the bottom of … Read more
We would like to welcome aboard our latest supporter in the form of Sealey Tools. Sealey Tools, A brand that we’re sure many of you already know and love. Suppliers of tools and equipment not only to the Automotive trade but also many home workshops too. From basic hand tools to complex machinery for a … Read more
!!!COMPETITION TIME!!! Win a family ticket for four to the largest tractor and engine event in the U.K. – With more than 2,000 vintage tractors, engines, commercial vehicles, cars, trucks and motorcycles on display. Tractor Fest 2025 is being held at Newby Hall, Ripon on 7th/8th June. A weekend not to be missed!! All you … Read more
We have our very first winner! Robert Cole with his 2024 Petterfest report. Voted by you, the readers as the best article of the month for March 2025. Congratulations Robert, Your prize will be on its way to you shortly. Be sure to support your favourite authors with the “Like” button located at the bottom … Read more
Something so simple and easy we can’t beleive we hadn’t done it already!! Exhibit log sheets that are completely free to download and print as many as you like, exclusively to all subscribers. They will also be available from us at any event which we attend, FREE OF CHARGE! Download yours today HERE
Today saw Cheffins Spring 2025 sale, held at their Sutton saleground with far more engine related lots than usual. Prices were a bit of a mixed bag, some items bringing strong bids with others realising far less than you would expect. Strong money was paid for lot 2071 – 1928 1.5hp John Deere at £1600 … Read more
Tractor Fest are delighted to announce Vintage Engine Enthusiast Limited as the official sponsor of the Stationary Engine section at the show this year. They join our other show sponsors, Cheffins , Econ & Brockhills. Tractor Fest is the biggest engine show in the UK at present with over 300 engines on display … Read more
Competitions and how they work So you have spent the past couple of weeks reading the many of the articles that have been published so far and feel like youve got something you could add?, Well here is a simple explanation of exactly why you should. Best Article Of The Month Best Article Of … Read more