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.

Classic Massey & Ferguson Enthusiast

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JONATHAN WHITLAM • … speculates on why the once popular mid-1990s tractors from the MF 6100 and 8100 Series ranges have fallen from grace in more recent times

SIZE MATTERS! • Chris Graham meets Simon Wright and his beautifully restored and impressively large, 1972 Massey Ferguson 1150

WORKING MEMORIES • Jonathan Whitlam recounts a working demonstration nearly 30 years ago in Suffolk at which a special tractor – the MF 3690 – made an impression that’s lasted to this day

ONE MAN AND HIS MASSEYS • Bob Weir meets working farmer Roger Davies, who is a big fan of Massey Ferguson tractors

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MASSEY FERGUSON 1505 • Ben Phillips stumbles upon an impressive giant running free in the lanes of Shropshire

THE 500 SERIES • Jonathan Whitlam introduces the ‘Supercab’; an important development that made a massive difference to the health and comfort of Massey Ferguson tractor operators

CLUBBING TOGETHER • John Selley presents more stories from in and around the ever-enthusiastic Ferguson Club

A day out muck spreading

LOAD-LUGGER SAVED! • Ray McAvoy-Kifford tells the story of the restoration of his Massey Ferguson-badged Weeks four-ton trailer

TINGLES TRUNDLE, 2022 • Here’s a belated, pictorial look back at last year’s excellent Tingles Trundle road run, which took place in and around the Ashburnham Estate in East Sussex, on September 18th

MASSEY FERGUSON 35 RESTORATION • Ben Phillips begins a new restoration project by introducing and assessing the subject, a 1961 Massey Ferguson 35

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March-May • 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; we’re still living in uncertain times. In many cases, you’ll have to book your ticket online before travelling. Neither Classic Massey & Ferguson Enthusiast magazine, nor Kelsey Publishing, takes any responsibility if the details provided here prove to be incorrect. If you have an upcoming event that you’d like included in this listing, then please email the details to: cmfe.ed@kelsey.co.uk

OUT & ABOUT • Peter Love reports from an amazing event which took place in the Republic of Ireland towards the end of last year

SALES CORNER • Peter Love looks back at the 2022 sales season, to focus on the top Ferguson, Massey Ferguson and Massey-Harris tractors sold over the past 12 months

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