Striking fear into the heart of my wife....

[vernon]

"I'd rather you have an affair than buy one of those."

Such a desperate comment was spawned by my wife spotting this month's copy of 'Classic Tractor'

I'll not be committing adultery. A half decent Massey Ferguson 35 is cheaper to maintain than a half decent woman.

I reckon the drive is just wide enough - once I move the gate posts.

 

[DCLane]

Just think ....

With bikes, they're hidden away. So she doesn't have to explain to the neighbours about your interests.

With one of these on the drive (it's for sale locally btw), she's got some explaining to do about her strange husband:

Me? My neighbours already know I'm odd - there's a nice Saab convertible on the drive yet I use one of 4 bikes instead.

 

[vernon]

It would be a good accompaniment to my Lister D stationary petrol engine, my BSA 110v generator, and potentially a Wolseley WD stationary petrol engine complete with a sheep shearing rig.

How much is the tractor going for?

Just curious

 

[DCLane]

@vernon - it's the closest I could fine on eBay and is £4500 on a classified ad: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Massey-Fe...s_AgriculturalVehicles_SM&hash=item25758d3672


With a bit of a look, this one sold for £2100 - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/massey-fe...K_BOI_FarmingEquipment_RL&hash=item3ccafc2c67 and this is currently £1900 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Massey-Fe...s_AgriculturalVehicles_SM&hash=item2575e12f28 so some negotiation might bring it down

And no, I don't want a tractor. An ice cream van, well that'd be something different altogether.

 

[Davehateshills]

3,500 Euros! Mmmmmmm.

 

[vernon]

They are cheaper in Classic Tractor. Not as tidy but a thousand pounds cheaper....

 

[mark st1]

"I'd rather you have an affair than buy one of those."

Such a desperate comment was spawned by my wife spotting this month's copy of 'Classic Tractor'

Might have to get a copy of that to stick on the coffee table if it has that affect on women

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Do ya think my tractors sexy...

 

[vernon]

Do ya think my tractors sexy...

Not if it's a New Holland.

 

[biggs682]

why not go for an old JCB much more street cred !

 

[vernon]

why not go for an old JCB much more street cred !

That's talking dirty.

 

[asterix]

There are some real gems of vintage tractors in the Limousin. Only they don't call them vintage, they are just tractors.

(Sadly, the big boys are moving into some areas and bringing intensive farming and modern plant although it's not good arable land. Too acidic)

 

[asterix]

Might have to get a copy of that to stick on the coffee table if it has that affect on women

Why would it stick to anything?

 

[Night Train]

Hmmmmm....tractors......
Arch would understand, Arch does understand!

 

[ASC1951]

Do ya think my tractors sexy...

"Farmer, single, seeks sturdy girl with GSH and own tractor. Box 385. Send photograph of tractor".