mikeeyre74 289 #1 Posted August 12, 2017 My friend Ken just picked up an old 856 with a plow and a cart and mower deck from a guy up here in CT. Turns out, he had all the original paperwork from the day it was bought and all the service records up until today. Ken is now the second owner and had a 1/2" thick binder of records that are fascinating to see! Check these out: That's the plow sale price, on Aug 27,1966. Tractor was purchased the same day. Here's the folder he got. Here's a few more pics of a BEAUTIFUL catalog inside. It isn't faded in the slightest. What a thing! A whole year! Nice garden plowing outfit.. Mike 9 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,937 #2 Posted August 12, 2017 Nice score. Purchased in NJ... how did it wind up in Ct? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,185 #3 Posted August 12, 2017 Great score. The paperwork is such a bonus! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeeyre74 289 #4 Posted August 12, 2017 The original owners son just brought up after the father passed away, is our guess? So, technically, I guess Ken is the THIRD owner, now that I think of it.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #5 Posted August 12, 2017 I always liked finding the original paperwork with the tractors, makes the purchase and history complete. Nice find. Glenn 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,937 #6 Posted August 12, 2017 Will we also get to see... this new tractor, at some point? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,423 #7 Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) ... ! These one/two owner tractors are my favorite tractors as of lately . Especially a well cared for ones with providence . Edited August 12, 2017 by ACman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 759 #8 Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) Good find, Great to have the provenance with it too. I don't have paperwork, but my 72 Raider 12 was recorded on Super 8 film the day it was delivered to the First owner (I'm 2nd). I also have the same type of full documentation on a 1958 Reel Mower I restored, so I know what it feels like to have it. well done to your friend Ken ! Edited August 12, 2017 by Anglo Traction 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #9 Posted August 12, 2017 Very cool! Is it just me or does that man in the last pic look miniature on that plow tractor? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
608KEB 794 #10 Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) Really cool. That lady in the lawn chair looks thirsty! Edited August 12, 2017 by 608KEB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,829 #11 Posted August 13, 2017 mikeeyre74 Thanks for the flash back. I really like old paper work like that and of course pictures. I hope Ken will enjoy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,527 #12 Posted August 13, 2017 Very nice, thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldarmy 113 #13 Posted August 13, 2017 Very cool, those old pamphlets are nice to see and have a value all their own. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites