Vehicle Description
1948 Ford 8N Tractor
Official production of the 8N tractor began in July 1947. Equipped
with a 4-speed transmission, this model was destined to become the
top-selling individual tractor of all time in North America. The
Ford N-series tractors were a line of farm tractors produced by
Ford between 1939 and 1952, spanning the 9N, 2N, and 8N models. The
9N was the first American-made production-model tractor to
incorporate Harry Ferguson's three-point hitch system, a design
still used on most modern tractors today. It was released in
October 1939. This led to the brand name of "Fordson"
....And now for something completely different! A fully restored
1948 Ford 8N tractor. The definition of "you never know what is
coming through the door here at Classic Auto Mall". Totally
customized, totally cool, and looking radical, in its looks and
mechanicals, our creative consignor took this farm worker to
another level. It now sports a Fanks aircraft engine conversion
kit, bumping it up to 90hp from factory 30. Add in some oversize
tires and a custom stitched seat, and farming never looked so good.
Enter it into any show and it will be the standout in a crowd of
the usual suspects. So I enter it onto Hot Rods? ....or does it go
into Vintage Farm Equipment? No matter, it does go into the
category of "cool" only it is spelled KEUUWL, so put it in
there!
Please Note: This tractor is sold on a BILL OF SALE ONLY***
The Machine:
Medium Gray bathes the upper portion of this nifty recreation and
remains one of the many original parts to the 8N which came from
the factory. It has a Vermillion Red painted grille guard and shiny
black radiator cap. The original headlights which hang off of
either side have been retained. Rear fenders are also in the gray
and have a red painted Ford badge embossed into steel on the tops
of them. The remainder of the tractor is bathed in Vermillion Red
and presents in near perfect condition. The rear view shows single
rear wheels and tractor tread tires with large gray painted
interior wheel structure and red lug nuts and hubs. The front
wheels are wrapped with oversized industrial tires and also have
the red centers. The operator gets to perch high on a custom racing
bucket seat complete with spider web pattern, red stitched black
vinyl with some red piping and all within a black formed tub. The
driver gets to reach out for a vintage bakelite black large and in
charge Ford styled steering wheel with 3 spokes and a center nut.
The dash has all new gauges with black faces, white letters and
numbers and shiny wide bezels. The shift lever is in the center
sporting a long lever and black topper. In back is the Ferguson
three point hitch. A smoke stack style exhaust rides to the sky on
the operator's right side and has an awesome sound. All paint and
parts are just pristine and could even be called concours.
Drivetrain
Under the "hood" showing in blazing red with black supple wiring
and hoses, is a 226ci L head inline 6 cylinder Fanks aircraft
engine conversion. It has a1-barrel carburetor, which is very clean
and shiny, hanging off the side. A stock exhaust is on the side,
and on the back is a standard 4 speed transmission with a crawler
1st gear. This engine is cranked to wide via a 12 volt hi torque
starting system. All is kept cool with a stock fan and radiator.
This engine sounds awesome! It's a stopper, (show and otherwise),
too with mechanical rear drum braking which is like new.
Drive-Ability
What can I say, it drives like a tractor! Albeit a very interesting
one with lots-o-power, plenty-o-bling, and just original mixed in
to make it really interesting. This is not a puller or racer, just
an interesting conversation piece that I'd love to put into a local
fair and see what the reaction is. (I'm in charge of the Denver, PA
fair tractor competition and if it's around then I'm gonna do
it!).
Something unique, something nearer to perfection as one can get,
and all in 1948 Ford 8N style. Time to get plowed. I may have just
planted a seed for you to get interested?
Please Note: This tractor is sold on a BILL OF SALE ONLY***
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
