Hobby horses 95 #1 Posted July 26, 2015 This 551 has been under a tarp in a barn for the last 15 to 20 years. The PO bought the tractor new in 1961 and has had it every since - 54 years. I knew the tractor was there, but I had not seen it for at least 20 years. This past week he called and said it was time. We made the deal on this and a Bronco 14.. The 551 is missing the foot rests, has the wrong decals, and the fluid has worked over the front rims, but it has the correct H55D - 2113 -(serial 55209). The muffler and belt guard are both there and it looks to be in nice shape for tractor 54 years old. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
84specialed 16 #2 Posted July 26, 2015 Awesome find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelsey 54 #3 Posted July 26, 2015 I'm sure that tractor could share a few stories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,940 #4 Posted July 26, 2015 Sweet looking survivor there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #5 Posted July 26, 2015 that thing looks great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,533 #6 Posted July 26, 2015 where's the bronco too? awesome find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #7 Posted July 26, 2015 Very nice looking tractor. so you think that paint is original? If it is that has to be the nicest original I've ever seen. Great Find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket 48 #8 Posted July 26, 2015 I'm sure that tractor could share a few stories. "And then I was still there under a tarp in the barn and - well I don't know what happened to be honest - But sounded AWESOME!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobby horses 95 #9 Posted July 26, 2015 Pullstart - the Bronco 14 is still on the trailer. I will post some pictures the first of the week. Jake - Since the decals have been replaced, the tractor has probably been repainted. I do know that the PO always stored the tractor in a garage or barn. I am going to ask him the next time we visit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,940 #10 Posted July 26, 2015 Is that a model ID/serial # tag I see there...on the right front frame rail? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobby horses 95 #11 Posted July 26, 2015 AMC - that is the serial # tag - 55209 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #12 Posted July 26, 2015 Great find! Great pictures! Great details about what's missing AND the serial number! The kind of posts we need for the "Wheel Horse Identification Project"! Now, is it a Suburban? Was there a 1961 Suburban!Great post!Dennis Thornton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdsl810 181 #13 Posted July 27, 2015 Awesome story, impressive find! I love reading stuff like this... enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
