Quite an exciting day at the auction!
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2022 8:08 pm
Well fellas today was auction day, and it was something else! There were rows and rows of everything Case. Son and I spent most of the day there. The two highlights of the day were an original dealership neon sign that sold for $21,000.00 sorry no pictures. The other was a 1916 Case automobile restored. @Eugen stated in another post that he was a tractorholic, it seems I share the same affliction.
I did buy some things. As I’m still new to the garden tractor scene I’d like to list list the items and what I spent to get your opinions if I under paid, paid just right or paid too much.
1) 1974 Case 446 non running but appears to be complete. Incorrect paint, motor not stuck appears to have compression. Tractor has Case three point hitch with control valve on the back and sleeve hitch adaptor. Also came with a poor mower deck that will need work. Price was $700.
2) Case blade appears to be in really good condition and complete. I think it is a 46” Price was $130.
I did buy one other item. I didn’t plan to bid , but I just couldn’t help myself.
1961 Ford F500 grain truck. I think a 293 V8. 4 speed. Has hydraulic 13 foot dump bed. The truck runs but has no brakes. Im hauling it home tomorrow. Price was $550 ]
Guys I have to admit I’m pretty excited about getting these things! There’s no question I will start a thread on the 446 as I’m sure I’m gonna need help with it.
I would like to know your thoughts on starting a thread here on the truck. Would the members here like to see updates on its progress, or would you prefer that I omit them from this site? I would like to have a thread on it but if you all deem it unacceptable I completely understand.
@Propane57 I was thinking of you Noel, but there weren’t any extra sleeve hitch parts, sorry.
The winning bid was $180,000.00! That the highest sale price I have ever seen at a local auction. Here are just a few pictures of other items on sale.
I did buy some things. As I’m still new to the garden tractor scene I’d like to list list the items and what I spent to get your opinions if I under paid, paid just right or paid too much.
1) 1974 Case 446 non running but appears to be complete. Incorrect paint, motor not stuck appears to have compression. Tractor has Case three point hitch with control valve on the back and sleeve hitch adaptor. Also came with a poor mower deck that will need work. Price was $700.
2) Case blade appears to be in really good condition and complete. I think it is a 46” Price was $130.
I did buy one other item. I didn’t plan to bid , but I just couldn’t help myself.
1961 Ford F500 grain truck. I think a 293 V8. 4 speed. Has hydraulic 13 foot dump bed. The truck runs but has no brakes. Im hauling it home tomorrow. Price was $550 ]
Guys I have to admit I’m pretty excited about getting these things! There’s no question I will start a thread on the 446 as I’m sure I’m gonna need help with it.
I would like to know your thoughts on starting a thread here on the truck. Would the members here like to see updates on its progress, or would you prefer that I omit them from this site? I would like to have a thread on it but if you all deem it unacceptable I completely understand.
@Propane57 I was thinking of you Noel, but there weren’t any extra sleeve hitch parts, sorry.