WHX?? 50,894 #1 Posted June 1, 2017 So had a guy offer me this tractor today. I politely declined as it's not exactly on my bucket list but curious about it none the less. I also thought he was a little high on the price but who am I? Is this a brother to the 500 Special? Perhaps a 500 special dressed in consumer clothes or a model where they were just using up extra parts? I would guess it was originally supposed to have a Techy in it but a PO either got tired of monkeying with a fussy Techy or just plain wore it out hence the Briggs. Too bad he cut the hood. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,410 #2 Posted June 1, 2017 The Workhorse 700 was I think the last of the short frame wedge hoods and was a 1969 model.. the 500 Special was a 1968. I don't think it holds any special significance other than that.... it was the low end price point garden tractor that year. And yes... it was a Teccy 7Hp. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,153 #3 Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) I mean, if it was priced right, yeah... no big issues there that can't be fixed. I know them seats are getting hard to come by... and, it's a pretty nice one at that. That steering wheel too. Edited June 1, 2017 by AMC RULES 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,788 #4 Posted June 1, 2017 Probably a little of everything Jim. The 500 Special was a cheapy too. An aluminum Tecky pull start...... But there is the cool factor that ya gotta love. I think I would have been sweet talking the owner of that 700. I could see you doing some tweaking on it and making it real special. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #5 Posted June 2, 2017 Looks like a decent seat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,894 #6 Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) Yah fellas the seat & wheel was the first thing I scoped out. According to the seller it had both electric and pullstart. He was askin 450 and is drinkin buddies with @Shynon and is a heck of a nice guy and I felt honored that he would offer it to me first instead of from MN! Anyhoo the seller is a Case guy who flips tractors to fund a WWII museum he has so I didn't think it was fitting to low ball him.... specially right after Memorial Day and he does try to find a proper home for tractors. I was upfront with him as should be with all transactions so all is well. If someone else is interested let me know. Edited June 2, 2017 by WHX11 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,475 #7 Posted June 2, 2017 8 hours ago, WHX11 said: is drinkin buddies with @Shynon and is a heck of a nice guy and I felt honored that he would offer it to me first instead of from MN! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,894 #8 Posted June 2, 2017 Well he does get you your bucket list tractors! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,469 #9 Posted June 2, 2017 I'd say he's High too. Half that... maybe? Based on current condition. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
