Auction Planning for Spring 2017

Auction Planning for Spring 2017

AUCTION NEWS - Despite the groundhog predicting six more weeks of winter, my mom has a few tulips poking through the soil, and we have even had a few balmy days this February in central Illinois. We may be in for a false sense of security as far as the weather goes, but we can depend on some fun auctions coming our way.

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TRACTOR DECALS — Water Transfer, Mylar, or Vinyl?

TRACTOR DECALS — Water Transfer, Mylar, or Vinyl?

THE NEWBIE - Every make of vintage tractor featured in Antique Power magazine displays not only a trademark color, but also trademark decals. With words, letters, numbers, and images, decals serve to identify manufacturers and models. Decals depicting company logos, traditional designs, and symbols, add color and decoration and branding. Some decals, while not artistic or colorful, serve to provide information.

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Tractors Come in Handy for Snow Removal

Tractors Come in Handy for Snow Removal

THE NEWBIE - Here at Antique Power magazine, we wish all our readers a very happy new year. January is upon us, and I know many of you have snow right now. Last October, my post in The Newbie was How to Winterize Your Antique Tractor, but not every tractor gets to spend all winter tucked away in a cozy barn. Some, including vintage models, end up being used for snow removal, snow blowing, and even winter logging. I thought it would be...

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A New Year of Auctions to Fill Up the 2017 Calendar

A New Year of Auctions to Fill Up the 2017 Calendar

AUCTION NEWS - Every year, I pore over our calendar thinking and dreaming about upcoming travel plans. This year is no different. If able, I head to the Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club’s annual show in February to escape the Midwest winter. By February, I am over winter’s stark beauty that I was enthralled with at Christmas. The winter snow and frosted windows come February take on a gloom that makes me want to head anywhere south. I want to soak up the…

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