!!!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
The latest release from OKMO Models and what a little beauty it is. A ball hopper Monitor, A scale replica instead of just “sharing a likeness”. They are currently available at a special “Pre Order” price just for the first 50 units with delivery expected in July. As of today they are available HERE at … Read more
Many of you will have noted the Hornsby portable no.40144 sold at the David Ambler sale last week by Thimbleby & Shorland. Well, after working out who the lucky new owner was, we got an invite for the first start up once they had it home. One thing that was noticed before sale day was … Read more
Ater two busy viewing days and some strong bidding in the run up to sale day, the David Ambler sale conducted by Thimbleby & Shorland was sure to see some serious money changing hands. Star of the sale had to be lot 30 the Tangye patent oil engine bringing a very respectable £11,600. Followed by … Read more
Thimbleby & Shorland are hosting this highly anticipated online auction, which is fast approaching, with many bids already being placed online since the auction opened on the 10th February with bids closing on the 5th March. This unique collection has been assembled by David Ambler over a lifetime of collecting and restoring and has ensure … Read more