Mecum Auctions' Gone Farmin' Achieves More Than $3.7 Million In Total Sales In Davenport

November 16, 2017 by Mecum Auctions

More than 550 vintage tractors and nearly 600 signs and farm relics crossed the auction block at the three-day event

WALWORTH, Wis. – Nov. 16, 2017 – Mecum Auctions' Gone Farmin', the largest vintage-tractor auction company, returned to the Mississippi Valley Fair Center in Davenport, Iowa, Nov. 9-11 for the Iowa Premier. This event featured the most extensive tractor lineup ever in Gone Farmin's history—an impressive assemblage of more than 550 tractors, including 16 private collections.

Two steel-wheeled sensations powered their way to the top two sales slots of the auction. The hammer dropped at $180,000 on the 1913 Minneapolis 40-80 (Lot F40). Known as the 'Big 40,' this was one of the most complete and correct early Minneapolis 40-80 tractors in the world. The Aultman-Taylor 30-60 (Lot F44), a top example of an Aultman-Taylor tractor—known as 'Old Trusty' for its power and endurance—sold for $162,500.

A McCormick smalt paint sign (Lot M102) from the Yates Family Collection sold for $26,000. This magnificent 1800s sign was never displayed outside and was purchased by Clarence Yates from an International dealer in Illinois.

The complete top 10 sales at the Iowa Premier include (individual prices do not include buyer's premium):

1. 1913 Minneapolis 40-80 (Lot F40) at $180,000

2. Aultman-Taylor 30-60 (Lot F44) at $162,500

3. Yuba Ball Tread 20-35 (Lot F58) at $90,000

4. 1972 John Deere 4620 Powershift (Lot S103) at $38,500

5. 1975 John Deere 4430 FWD (Lot F67) at $34,000

6. 1964 John Deere 3020 Diesel Orchard (Lot F33) at $33,000

7. 1972 International 1466 (Lot S94) at $32,000

8. 1959 John Deere 730 (Lot F32) at $28,500

9. 1956 New Holland 178 Hay Cruiser (Lot S115) at $28,000

10. 1968 Oliver 2050 (Lot S95) at $27,000

For access to complete auction results, sign up for the free InfoNet service offered at Mecum.com. Gone Farmin's next vintage-tractor auction—the Spring Classic—is April 5-7 in Davenport. For more details on upcoming auctions, to consign a tractor or to register as a bidder, visit Mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050.

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