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- c.1970 David Brown 780 Selectamatic Tractor
c.1970 David Brown 780 Selectamatic Tractor
Lot Number: 115
c.1970 David Brown 780 Selectamatic Tractor
Fully restored by an ex-David Brown Development Engineer and simply outstanding.
- Sold for: £10,125
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 25th March, 2023 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
White/Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
N/A
SUMMARY
Fully restored by an ex-David Brown Development Engineer and simply outstanding.
DESCRIPTION
- The three-cylinder 780 Selectamatic was produced between 1967 and 1971
- Finished in the classic 'Daisy Brown' colours of red and white
- The all-new Selectamatic system enabled whatever implement was being used to be controlled by the depth lever
- Fully restored by an ex-David Brown engineer who had worked on the 780 in period
- Totally rebuilt including a full repaint, rewire, new tyres, exhaust and seat - outstanding
- Used as a market garden tractor with low hours recorded prior to the restoration
- 22 years in its present ownership and remains unregistered
- With six forward and four reverse gears to choose from, these powerful tractors are renowned for being great starters and more than capable for most jobs around the farm
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 115
- Make
- DAVID BROWN
- Model
- 780 SELECTAMATIC
- Variant
- Tractor
- Registration Number
- N/A
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- TBA
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- White/Red
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Charles Smalley
- Car Specialist
- 07421 007866
- charles@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.
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SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
97 / 100
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Vehicle History
Remarks
Restored by ex David Brown Development engineer, outstanding
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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