Porsche Tractors

Garp · 07-09-2010, 02:02 AM

Always been looking at one of these and now I might just have found the right one last week. As I was walking through a hangar full of tractors I spotted the below Porsche, leaning against a wall and obviously in a pityful state.
The guy I was with told me they used to work the land with 6 of these, good equipment still now despite appearances. We didn't really discuss a price but he was thinking some 1000 euro.
The exact model is a 217 20ps from 1960, at least that what it looks like when I compare the grill. They are not rare at all, 125,000 have been produced over the years.
Any thoughts, insights or comments? Something tells me I might want to look at a fully restored sample but than again restoring is part of the fun i guess.

pete3799 · pete3799's Garage

If i found that tractor here for that price i'd buy it.
I say go for it.

Oracle · 07-09-2010, 07:28 AM

1000 euro will buy a lot of things for the 911... And you can drive it on the road. I suppose you can have fun while rebuilding it but I just don't see a point when your 911 could get your time & money. I vote for No.

wdfifteen · wdfifteen's Garage

The price is right. I've never seen a cab like that on a Porsche. It appears to be very well designed. The cab would enhance its value to a collector. Go for it!

m21sniper · 07-09-2010, 08:05 AM

Racerbvd · Racerbvd's Garage

What other topless 60s Porsche will you find for that money, I say go for it!!

willtel · 07-09-2010, 10:16 AM

If you are going to buy a tractor why not make it a Porsche?

I always thought the coffee tractors were cool.

Carrerax · 07-09-2010, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willtel

If you are going to buy a tractor why not make it a Porsche?

I always thought the coffee tractors were cool.

Ummm...it is a Porsche tractor.

targa911S · 07-09-2010, 01:44 PM

Who cares it's SO cool! I love orchard type tractor farings.

Jagshund · 07-09-2010, 02:01 PM

They're quite collectable in certain circles. If you're not handy with a wrench, just buy it and shoot it all over with some guards red paint. That's what all of the DAPOs of my cars have done.

EarlyPorsche · 07-09-2010, 02:17 PM

I think thats in exactly the condition you want it in. No need for paint. Just clean up electricals and mechanicals and have a vintage looking tractor.

speedracing944 · speedracing944's Garage

I would jump on it. Back when I was shopping for a small tractor, guys were asking $10,000+ for the Porsches. I settled on an old Ford 8N instead.

Speedy

Garp · 07-10-2010, 01:32 AM

I'll keep you guys posted. Tx for the replies.

VincentVega · 07-10-2010, 06:44 AM

I'd jump on that if it's reasonably functional.