Classic Massey & Ferguson Enthusiast

Building on the reputation of the great Grey Fergie, which saw more than half a million built, Massey Ferguson, with their red tractors, dominated the tractor market in Britain and many other places from the late 1950s to the 1970s. Classic Massey & Ferguson Enthusiast magazine celebrates this hey-day and also looks at the more modern and older tractors linked to the Ferguson name. From restorations to recollections and also hundreds of readers free-ads there’s something for everyone here Featuring models, articles and news to interest all collectors, owners and enthusiasts, each issue is packed with restorations and recollections as well as readers free-ads there’s something for everyone. Classic Massey & Ferguson Enthusiast magazine simply celebrates this iconic red and grey tractor.

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JONATHAN WHITLAM • Sixty years ago, the Red Giants 100 Series range from Massey Ferguson was pouring onto British farms after their introduction at the Smithfield Show the previous December. Around the world it was a similar story, but with various changes to suit the local market, while here in the UK four models were originally introduced: the 130, 135, 165 and 175.

OUT AND ABOUT • This issue we travel to Somerset, Norfolk, Suffolk, Berkshire and West Sussex to take in a number of events that have happened in spring this year. If your event is not in here we are delighted to welcome contributions to this section, or any other in the magazine.

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BACK TO BASICS • 100-series tractors are icons of the 1970s and are still capable of putting in a good shift. Bob Weir met up with John Baker and his MF 20 and MF 148.

WHEN HARRY MET HENRY • The Inscription on an engraved plague presented to Henry Ford by Harry Ferguson in May 1940 reads: To Henry Ford From Harry Ferguson At A Time of Great World Anxiety But With Pleasant Memories Of Our Gentleman’s Agreement And Looking Forward To The Day When We Shall Together Help To Beat Swords Into Ploughshares And Bring Peace To The World.

BIG BEAUVAIS BEAUTIES – THE MF 2000 SERIES • Jonathan Whitlam looks at the Massey Ferguson 2000 Series which was a bit of a hit and miss tractor for the company, but in preservation times they are being appreciated more and more

THE MASSEY FERGUSON 35 STORY THE ULTIMATE 35 • The Massey Ferguson 35 tractor was one of the most successful of all time and is still regarded as one of the most versatile machines to grace the fields of the world, with many still being used for a job of work to this very day. The story of this model is fascinating and incorporates two manufacturers and two continents. In this series of articles, we shall take a closer look at this often taken for granted machine and delve into its fascinating history.

KEEPING THEM ORIGINAL • If you read the March/April issue of Classic Massey and Ferguson Enthusiast you’ll have seen a nice Massey Ferguson 35 petrol/TVO return home to its excited owner. This had been in for a full restoration, however not all tractors leave looking pretty and this one certainly won’t.

THE KI-GAS PUMP • This issue Richard Lofting looks at the magical Ki-Gass system that’s fitted on Ferguson and certain Massey-Harris tractors.

SALES CORNER • THE MARKET CONTINUES TO BE STRONG FOR ALL MAKES AND MASSEY-HARRIS HAS SEEN AN UPTURN IN ITS FORTUNES FOLLOWING THE...