1948 FORD FUNK BROTHERS TRACTOR

KEY FACTS

• A rare Funk Brothers converted N-series tractor, which has been fully restored and is presented in excellent condition throughout.
• In place of the original factory-fitted four-cylinder engine is a 95hp Ford Industrial inline-six, which was installed in period.
• Equipped with Sherman transmission

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Created by brothers Joe and Howard Funk, the six-cylinder conversion made use of a Ford Industrial engine, which produced 95hp rather than the standard unit’s 30hp, greatly increasing productivity and allowing farmers to easily pull heavier and larger equipment Owing to their use as agricultural tools rather than cherished vehicles, converted N-series tractors such as this are now particularly rare.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• Having been fully refinished, the paintwork is in excellent condition, with only a few very small marks, including a blemish on the bottom edge of the hood and surface corrosion on the matt black-painted exhaust manifold.
• Repainted in gloss black, the seat is very smart and the steering wheel and gauges present well.
• There are no known electrical or mechanical faults.
• During its time with the vendor, this tractor has been maintained to a good standard, and benefits from a recent oil change.

SUMMARY

Featuring a genuine Funk Brothers six-cylinder conversion, this 1948 Ford N-series tractor is a rare and appealing post-war vehicle. Fully restored and presented in superb overall condition; the tractor is a tempting prospect for collectors of agricultural machinery, not to mention classic Ford fans. It will be just as at home on display as it will to put its more powerful motor into action for farm duties.

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