As reported by the Chicago Tribune at the time of the sale, by the start of the 1990s, Ford had set its sights on departing the tractor business and made its intentions known publicly. The company ...

His selection included 3000, 4000, and 5000 models of Ford tractor, all built between 1965 and 1976. A total of 83 tractors went up for sale "The first one I bought for a collection was in 1989 ...