The official magazine of the Ford & Fordson Association. Ford & Fordson Tractors magazine covers ACthe early Fordsons to the last of the Fords, and the latest news with New Holland. Each issue of this quality glossy magazine is packed with reader stories, buyers’ guides, news, reports, technical advice and parts for sale. The old Fordson and the Ford that followed were incredibly versatile tractors and were arguably converted by more specialist companies like County, Doe, Roadless and many others. We celebrate all this in our magazine with features on restorations, collections, recollections. Tractor collectors may also find that rare part or tractor for sale in our reader’s free ads.
COUNTRY SMALLHOLDING • If you keep livestock and grow your own crops, or are a city dweller dreaming of the Good Life, or are simply interested in everything from home-produced food to keeping poultry, Country Smallholding is the magazine for you!
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THE GENUINE ARTICLE!
FORD 9 NAN HELP NEEDED
VENUE CORRECTION
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RARE COUNTY 764 SELLS
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JONATHAN WHITLAM • … remembers a machine from his childhood that was responsible for firing his lifelong passion for tractors and what they do
FORD’S BEST TRACTOR? • Chris Graham chats with Ford tractor enthusiast Tim Pearman about the model he believes is the best tractor that Ford ever made – the 7810
CLASSICS AT WORK! • Jonathan Whitlam reports a brilliant tractor working day in Suffolk that showcased an amazing, Ford-based collection
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MAJOR ROADWORKS AHEAD! • Ernie Marks left school and took his place behind the wheel of a Fordson Major, not on a farm but on a motorway construction site. Willie Carson tells the story
SUMMER EVENTS • Please check with the organiser that the event you’re thinking of attending is going ahead before planning your day, or travelling to the venue. In some cases you may have to book your ticket online before travelling, to guarantee entry. While we do our best to ensure accuracy, neither Ford & Fordson Tractors magazine, nor Kelsey Publishing, takes any responsibility if the details provided here prove to be incorrect.
WOOLPIT STEAM RALLY • The Woolpit Steam Rally made a welcome return on May 28th/29th at Warren Farm, Wetherden, in Suffolk, following a two-year, Covid-induced absence. This friendly and very enjoyable show provides a feast for those interested in older tractors and implements, and the organisers deserve plenty of credit for the variety and quality of the machinery they attracted for the enjoyment of an enthusiastic crowd. Here’s a selection of photographs highlighting the range of tractors on display
FORD 3000 REBUILD • Part 2: Ben Phillips completes the cosmetic restoration of this Ford 3000, details the finishing touches and assesses the results achieved
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Ford & Fordson Association Round-Up • Association chairman, Pat Pawsey, offers another essential selection of news and views from in and around the everenthusiastic FFA
BRILLIANT TRACTOR WORLD!
ALBERTA UPDATE
SHILLINGSTONE STEAM RALLY
KELSO VINTAGE SHOW
TRACTORS AT HEAGE MILL
JUBILANT TRACTOR FEST!
OUT & ABOUT • Peter Love spotlights some of the events that Ford, Fordson, County and Roadless enthusiasts have been enjoying over the past couple of months
SALES CORNER • Peter Love offers a snapshot of the Ford & Fordson movers and shakers changing hands at recent auctions and sales
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