Very Early M #503

DonIa1948 · Dec 24, 2011

Found a real early 39 M #503 sitting on a farm in Northern Iowa it is complete and stuck whats it worth?? Farmer said he would sell it for 1200 is it worth that?

Janicholson · Dec 24, 2011

Yes. It may be (if I am not mistaken) the earliest not in a Museum. Jim

Tom Fleming · Dec 24, 2011

Unless I am mistaken, that is the 3rd one made. If my memory server me correctly, IHC started their serial numbers at 500 for each series......

If that is the case, in my mind, it is worth every bit of $1200....stuck or not.

DeltaRed · Dec 24, 2011

jump on it!Possibly the 3rd M ever produced.

mkirsch · Dec 24, 2011

#501 is the first production M.
#502 is the second.
#503 is the third production M ever built!

For $1200, definitely worth the money!

randy hall · Dec 24, 2011

well if you wanted to buy it and double your money you could give me a call.

Nebraska Kirk · Dec 24, 2011

That could very well be the earliest, lowest serial numbered, M in existence!! BUY IT!!

sflem849 · Dec 25, 2011

Buy it! That $1200 could be recovered in the serial number. Like Mkirsch said it wouldn't be that great if the castings had all been changed, but it would still be a good deal to someone else. If it had the 39 steering wheel, platform, and seat even better.

D Slater · Dec 25, 2011

Better keep quiet and buy it. Then ask what its worth. Unless its no where near original condition. Major casting changes ETC.

Dave_Id · Dec 25, 2011

I'd pass it up if I were you. Tell me, exactly where is this tractor located?

Steve Reed (Mich) · Dec 25, 2011

Buy it and post pictures! I'd love to see it. Steve

Anonymous-0 · Dec 25, 2011

About 30years. Ago I was at a sale where they sold the 35th m made for $700. They said the first 50 m's had all numbers matching. After that parts were pulled from a rack and assembled.

D Slater · Dec 25, 2011

If I remember correctly the first M tested at Nebraska in 39 was FBK 700 something and several preproduction M tractors must of been made. Gasoline tested in 39 was probably a preproduction tractor. ME 530 something I think.
To lazy to look on Xmas evening.

PaulGinMn · Dec 25, 2011

I own #28 and have alot in it but sure neat to own!! Buy it if you can If you have questions feel free to ask Ive resurched these for 1000's of hours and will try to help any way I can. Paul

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