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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Classic Massey & Ferguson Enthusiast • The independent Ferguson and Massey Ferguson magazine

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LETTERS SEP/OCT 2024 • The editor is always delighted to receive your e-mails, letters, pictures and more, on any subject that’s of interest to readers. But please be sensible and courteous to all when you write in. Letters published are not the views of the publisher or the editor. Thank you!

JONATHAN WHITLAM • In this issue Jonathan Whitlam looks at the Kilmarnock built Massey Ferguson 780 combine, and the tradition built up by Massey-Harris and its fine 21 model. We are always delighted to receive your letters and thoughts on this column and anything else in the magazine.

TRACTORFEST NORTH JUST GETS BIGGER • David Reed visited TractorFest to look at the Massey Ferguson family on display, and what a collection there was.

GREAT SETTING AT DUNCOMBE PARK • David Reed visited the superb Duncombe Park rally on 6–7 July, where the Ferguson name stood out among the tractors.

KELSALL THE HIDDEN TREASURE • David Reed visited the Kelsall Steam and Vintage rally, where a fine selection of family tractors was seen.

RALLY DATES

PHIL’S DREAM COMES TRUE • Phill Tassell, the eighth generation of beef and sheep farmers from Headcorn, Kent, (who also runs a successful fencing and construction company) has just completed a full restoration on his 1976 Massey Ferguson 1200, which he purchased three years ago from Somerset. Phil has recorded its restoration and we will be bringing you all of the details in this three-part story.

RAY BOWER’S LOVE OF THE RED AND GREY • Every Massey Ferguson enthusiast appreciates a stable of red and grey tractors, and Ray Bower is no exception. Bob Weir went to Staffordshire to see his fine collection.

THE TRACTOR PLANT – ITS RISE AND FALL. • During the Second World War, British farmers were given subsidies and support to feed the nation; to achieve this, extensive use of tractors and mechanised farming methods were adopted, says Bob Moorman.

CHESHIRE HAY HARVEST • Joseph Lewis joins a Ferguson-themed hay gathering near Congleton while on a recent holiday in the area.

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THE MF 35 STORY

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MASSEY FERGUSON 35 RESTORATION. • Ben Phillips turns his attention to the brakes and half shaft seal in this issue. Both are important elements to get right in any restoration being undertaken on a tractor like this.

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