powerrabbit Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I believe that the chrome Fordson is the least produced or rarest one as it was mainly for dealers desks and promo purposes. None of the chrome ones did not have the clockwork mechanism and just as a word of warning, these have been faked in the past so if you see any inspect them well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 thats different andy, wonder if that where uh got the idea for the chromes ?? never knew that chad valley made limited like that to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I think you may have hit on something there Sean, nearer the truth than you may consciously think. UH have done their research I think and know what models are desirable or on the rare side and what these older models are potentially worth and do fetch toying with our minds in producing similar models hoping we will buy them with this in mind believing these may also become valuable in the future, very clever. Similarities between Chad Valley and UH models in the 1:16 scale, for instance, E27N Major, Fordson major, standard and brushed silver, Ferguson TEA20 and an uncanny resemblance with the Nuffield to the Denzil Skinner Nuffield. Perhaps a Fordson Dexta may be in the pipeline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue man Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I think you may have hit on something there Sean, nearer the truth than you may consciously think. UH have done their research I think and know what models are desirable or on the rare side and what these older models are potentially worth and do fetch toying with our minds in producing similar models hoping we will buy them with this in mind believing these may also become valuable in the future, very clever. Similarities between Chad Valley and UH models in the 1:16 scale, for instance, E27N Major, Fordson major, standard and brushed silver, Ferguson TEA20 and an uncanny resemblance with the Nuffield to the Denzil Skinner Nuffield. Perhaps a Fordson Dexta may be in the pipeline. It is ;D ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 Managed to find this model being sold recently A VERY rare model indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I take it that it's now part of the 'Ebbage Collection' then mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stapelopfordson Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Never knew this version existed Any idea for how much it is sold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 There was one of these at Spalding a few years ago. I don't think it was for sale, the owner was trying to find out a little bit about it, I believe. May be the same one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Yikes Never heard or seen that model before Anymore info on that model anyone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Further back in this topic I think I replied, the chromed Major was a promotional one for a dealer desk ornament, employee prize or given as a trophy in which case it could be mounted on a wooden base or plinth. This one did not have the clockwork motor. Not that many come to light as they were never very popular because of their finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Cheers Tim, helps if I had opened my eyes Interesting information and very expensive models to add to the to get list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 I forgot I had an image of the Red Fordson in one of my photos from a show earlier in the year. Also, the post of the image of the yellow Fordson shows it with a wind up motor, where as I am sure they should not have them. Possible repaint perhaps. Another non mechanical version in blue turned up recently in a box (for the yellow edition). apparently it was sold like that from new too, so another variation to throw into the mix...blue non mechanical in yellow tractor box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordTractorCrazy Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 pfeeewwwwwww... those are very rare models, know one of my Dutch friends has a chrome one, but all the variations are still missing my collection and probably will be for a long time judging the prizes they fetch... :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I had a chrome one pre divorce settlement, it was a little different to that from memory but only ever heard of the red one being in existance...You Jammy git Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Women!!!! nothing but trouble!, bleed you dry and still want more! It may have been mentioned earlier, but I am led to believe that the green Feruson T20 is the rarest one to find with the grey version coming second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Red one isn't mine. The chap who goes to some of the shows with his Fordson display trailer owns it. He has been to Toytrac a few times I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 I notice there is a fine selection of Chad Valleys on a well known internet auction site at the moment. There is even a repainted yellow Fordson, which in my opinion is already vastly over priced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Thanks for that Andy...Yikes this is gonna be expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordTractorCrazy Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 got the same feeling here.. Getting a bit over budget after the Zwolle show, still have never seen such great examples before, especially concerning the boxes that look like new... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Very scary mate..too good to be true me thinks \ as I've never seen them as good before Let me know which models you are interested in as we cannot bid against each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordTractorCrazy Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 no worries mate, i wont be bidding on these.. have my eyes set on 3 other rare items that complete my collection in different areas.. have to do with the unboxed, slightly played with examples of these ones.. for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 You should have told him you were interested in all of them Will .. it's only Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordTractorCrazy Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 i doubt Barry will purchase all 5 boxed Chad Valleys on ebay right now, it would set you back around 2K , have to let some go though, and Barry can do me a great deal in Spalding on any purchase next time, for me letting him have them , and of course he is a Blue buddy, that counts! at the same time, i have to correct myself as i now have 4 models that i reaaaaaaaallllllllyyyy like to add to the collection! they are on ebay right now some of them i have been looking for, for over 5 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 well Marky's advice... GET EM .. don't think... just do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Mmmm yep the Chad's are rising too not surprised, blinking bidder from near Cambridge keeps bidding them up Good luck Wil think I know of certainly 2 you have in mind..not gonna be cheap either but lets hope fellow bidders are not aware of the rare nature of the beasts or should I say porn material ;D ps Marky..bog o f f ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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