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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STUNNING MASSEY FERGUSON RECORD BREAKERS • There were 203 Massey Ferguson 135s on display, with 167 in the field enclosure in front of the Sir John Eastwood Building, which was certainly some sort of a record. The ‘Diamonds Are Forever Jubilee Celebration’ of the 135 was something very special, thanks to the Friends of Ferguson Heritage and Newark Vintage Tractor Show team; congratulations to everyone involved.
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MASSEY 5M TOPS OUT WITH NEW 145HP MODEL
EICHER MASSEY IN DISGUISE
CHAILEY CLUB AWARDS EVENING
SOMERSET VINTAGE & CLASSIC TRACTOR SHOW
DENNIS BEEBY SAYS GOODBYE!
TRACTOR WORLD IS GO!
DVLA
BODLE STREET DRIVE IT DAY!
PARHAM PARK 12–13 JULY
EAST ANGLIA AREA NVTEC VINTAGE CHARITY ROAD RUN
FBHVC LATEST
DAVID JOHN WALKER 1945 – 2024
IVOR YEO
NATIONAL VINTAGE TRACTOR ROAD RUN 2025
RON GREET
JOHN HODGKINSON’S MEMORIES
JONATHAN WHITLAM • In this issue Jonathan Whitlam looks at the Massey Ferguson 65, a very underrated tractor that was certainly a better buy than a Fordson E1A Power Major of the time. We are always delighted to receive your letters and thoughts on this column and anything else in the magazine.
RECORDS CREATED AT NEWARK • We look at the biggest and best event for the Massey Ferguson family tractor in 2024 with the FOFH ‘Diamonds Are Forever Jubilee Celebration’ – 60 years of the iconic Massey Ferguson 135 (1964-79) celebration at Newark in November.
GREAT SELECTION AT UK’S LARGEST RALLY • With The Great Dorset Steam Fair just a distant memory now, the biggest rally in the UK falls to the Shrewsbury Steam Rally, which took place over 25–26 August. The editor takes a look at what was going on.
CHESHIRE MF FINDS • Joseph Lewis discovers a classic MF owner on his holiday near Congleton, Cheshire.
PHIL’S DREAM COMES TRUE • Phil 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 from Parris Tractors, Taunton, Somerset in 2021.
MASSEY FERGUSON 1200
SIX-POT SUCCESS – THE MASSEY FERGUSON 3085 • Jonathan Whitlam assesses a tractor that is still not over-priced and could make a good classic tractor to add to your collection. Take a look before they all disappear to Eastern Europe and other places where they are popular.
RARE ORIGINAL FERGUSON F45 STARS AT ONSLOW
NEW YEAR SALE
THE TRACTOR PLANT – ITS RISE AND FALL.
MEASURING UP! IN THE WORKSHOP • In this issue, engineering expert Richard Lofting explains how to measure your crankshaft and other parts, using inexpensive precision measuring equipment.
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MASSEY FERGUSON 35 RESTORATION. • In this issue Ben Phillips gets a...