What a fantastic weekend we had! It was a real team effort and we want to thank everyone who helped with the set-up, tidy-up and everything in between. We are delighted to announce the final total raised for Devon Air Ambulance is £441.04. ABOVE: 1956 Series I Land Rover being put to work transporting the sheaves. ABOVE: Static displays were carried out throughout the weekend by this Ransomes Threshing Box. ABOVE: 1917 Burrell 5hp Agricultural Steam Engine 'The Model', used to power the Threshing Box. ABOVE: The tractor road run, led by John Druett took in a scenic 20-mile route around Bre ..read more

A New Year always offers a time to reflect and set ambitions for the year ahead, we have some exciting developments in the pipeline, and we can’t wait to share them with you over the coming year. 2022 has seen another successful year of growth for Tamar Vintage Tractors with over 140 tractors sold - from Glasgow to Guernsey and everywhere in between! This year we have noticed an increase in demand for classic and vintage diesel tractors, which are proving popular with smallholders and smaller farms. These older tractors make for reliable workhorses. A little tinkering, minimal tools and a bas ..read more

This very special John Deere Model M with some remarkable history. The John Deere Model M was a 2-cylinder row-crop tractor produced between 1947 to 1952 in Iowa, USA. The M had been in development for several years prior to its release in 1947, when it replaced the H, L and LA models. Three additional variants of the M were introduced over time: the MT Tricycle, MC Crawler and the MI Industrial model. The M was the first John Deere to be fitted with a 2-cylinder, straight petrol, upright engine rather than the original horizontal fitment. It was also the first model to benefit from John Deer ..read more

We are so excited to share this latest arrival with you – what a uniquely charming tractor this is! Whilst very little is known about the most recent ownership of this tractor, the history of this French company is quite a story. The Vierzon 201 is a single cylinder diesel tractor which was manufactured in France by a company called Société Française de Vierzon (SFV). The 201 was produced between 1953 -1957 and is described as a semi-diesel, hot-bulb single cylinder tractor. The hot-bulb engine is a type of internal combustion engine. A blowtorch can be used to heat the bulb, fuel then ignite ..read more

The Model T is an iconic vehicle which won the affections of millions of Americans for its affordability and reliability. This was one of the first mass produced vehicles which allowed Henry Ford to achieve his aim of manufacturing the universal car. This 1926, Canadian built Ford T is a 1-Tonne Truck version. The patina of the truck records some intriguing history, including several bullet holes! It is in remarkable condition for its advancing years and has a charming presence, This truck was imported from Canada in 2020. Throughout our ownership we have rebuilt the rear brakes and seals, s ..read more

Well what a year it's been. Nobody could have predicted what 2020 had in store for us, but we have made it through! Whilst we may have had big plans for this year; attending local vintage rallies and hosting our very first open day, like everyone this year, our plans have been put on hold. But we're certainly not going to dwell on all the things we weren't able to do, when we have so many achievements we can be proud of this year. Despite the restrictions, Tamar Vintage Tractors has grown again this year, selling over 100 tractors. We are so grateful that the nature of our business has allowe ..read more

Tamar Vintage Tractors are very proud to present this Rumely Oil Pull Model X. The Rumely Oil Pull was sold between 1909 and 1930 by the Advanced Rumely Company. They were powered by an internal combustion magneto fired engine which is designed to burn kerosine of any grade. The Rumely certainly has quite a presence. Watch our video below to get a full insight into this incredible historic John Deere. You might also enjoy our instructional video on how to start the Rumely Oil-Pull. We certainly enjoyed putting it together! If you enjoyed this blog post, be sure to check out our website to vi ..read more

Saturday 11th September & Sunday 12th September After another uncertain year, we are delighted to be able to host a Working Weekend at Great Haye Farm, Lamerton. You will find full details of the event below, we are requesting pre-booking this year if you would like to work your tractor so get in touch early to avoid disappointment! Vintage Tractor Working Day – Saturday, 11th September Field 1 will be open to pre-1952 tractors including all pre-war and early diesel tractors. Field 2 will be open to post 1952 to mid-1980 models. Tractor Road Run – Sunday, 12th September Departing from Lam ..read more

Matt Young of Tamar Vintage Tractors is delighted to present this 1931 Rumely 6A. The 6A was the last Rumely model ever made before Allis Chalmers took over the company. The remaining 6A models were assembled by Allis-Chalmers themselves, throughout 1931. The Rumely 6A has a unique six-cylinder engine which was built by Waukesha to Advanced-Rumely’s specifications with a three-speed sliding gear transmission. Matt stumbled across this tractor locally, in West Devon and it is believed to be one of just five remaining in the UK. It was purchased as a non-runner but with a few small repairs it s ..read more

It has been a while since we brought you one of our 'Classic Tractor Collection' videos, but when this stunning Oliver 88 arrived this week we where truly inspired! Combined with the break in the weather, it was an absolute pleasure to gather some images of this working classic. Watch the full video below: Oliver was formed in 1929 in a merger that included Hart-Parr, one of the US's pioneering tractor companies. Production of the Oliver 88 model began in 1948 and ended in 1952. The tricycle model, which features in this video boasts a superb turning circle and plenty of power. It is fitted w ..read more