One for Mr Z, Which film

[nopanic - neil]

OK - As you lot seem to be able to get these very quickly, a hardish one

What is it, Who made it and what is special about it?

Simple really.

Oh yea "I even like the colour" (extra point which film was that from -  nothing to do with the pics!)

[Leftie]

OK - As you lot seem to be able to get these very quickly, a hardish one

What is it, Who made it and what is special about it?

Simple really.

Oh yea "I even like the colour" (extra point which film was that from -  nothing to do with the pics!)

Judging by the wheelbase, its a Massey Fergason 35, but could be a 65. It was registered in 1963 ('A' plate).

The contraption on the rear is a Rotovator (scarifier) driven by the PTO.

Not sure of the film. But judging by the age and the british film budgets then and the propensity to use old vehicles, so could be about the time of Cloclwork Orange (1971). An apt name really

[nopanic - neil]

Sorry

Wrong tractor - it was built mid 50's

Attachment on the back, not sure will look into it,


Wrong Film

Next guess

Small hint -  had a petrol engine for a particlar reason,

I could post another tractor pic, but that might give it away


NOTE - The quote has nothing to do with the tractor, it was  from a 80's film.

[Andy Zarse]

Orange is normally a colour associated with Howard Rotovator. Not sure why it would only be petrol not diesel though? Unless it was for cold weather work? I presume it's petrol/TVO?

[nopanic - neil]

Orange is normally a colour associated with Howard Rotovator. Not sure why it would only be petrol not diesel though? Unless it was for cold weather work? I presume it's petrol/TVO?

Yea, all there other tractors were diesel. (by a manufacture you have heard of ?)

These were made with petrol engines to keep the fumes of the plants (curious) which the plantation owners thought work damage their crop. The shape of it is important?

This is one fo 300 made and is the last remaining one, and it has been rebuilt due to the old rustmites.

Any more hints needed?

[Andy Zarse]

Maybe from the postwar failed Groundnut scheme?

[nopanic - neil]

Maybe from the postwar failed Groundnut scheme?

Tractor came from Brazil (it was used there), but not (to my knowledge) made there.

The manufacture/design is very famous, has a connection to Le Mans.

Ok - because people will get stuck down in details, these were design by a famous manufactor, but not made by them due to regulations. So two companies had licensing agreements from this company.


Let me know if you want  a even bigger hint!

[Andy Zarse]

Fordson/Ferguson TE20? First tractor to have a 3 point linkage. Not sure of the use though, maybe the runner industry, Fordlandia?

[nopanic - neil]

Fordson/Ferguson TE20? First tractor to have a 3 point linkage. Not sure of the use though, maybe the runner industry, Fordlandia?

and the link to Le Mans is??

And mowing the grass around the circuit does not count.

One more guess and I'll post another pic that will help!

[Andy Zarse]

Triumph TR engine is the same as that used in the TE20(although slightly detuned).

[nopanic - neil]

Good guess, but no cigar.

Next hint - pic


Same company -  dif model


Well?

[Leftie]

Good guess, but no cigar.

Next hint - pic


Same company -  dif model


Well?

David Brown.

The obvious link being Aston Martin.

[nopanic - neil]

Good guess, but no cigar.

Next hint - pic


Same company -  dif model


Well?

David Brown.

The obvious link being Aston Martin.

No wrong - sorry

But like the way your thinking.

Try again

[nopanic - neil]

Correct

And about time.

The only thing I learned that Porsche made Diesel engines - air cooled as well!

Back down to my deep and dark cellar to find another gem.

[nopanic - neil]

Ok been a busy so back to then questions

Still looing for the answer to the film with the quote -  "I even like the colour" (extra point which film was that from -  nothing to do with the pics!)

And the next vehicle

What is it, who made and what is special about it,