JC Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 We keep coming back to the old subject of what an original mf 590 should look like. We had a discussion about this a long, long time ago before most of you were members and people were more than happy to share their knowledge with the few members that were here. If I remember correctly there were three things to look for when contemplating buying a MIB model. The box The wheels The rear linkage Now someone correct me if I am wrong but this is how I seem to remember it, the box should be in french, the linkage I believe should be a metal one and the rear wheels should be slotted out instead of solid. Does anyone else have a take on this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 that sounds about right, wasnt there an issue with Decals as well?? \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 that sounds about right, wasnt there an issue with Decals as well?? \ Yes, but bearing in mind it is quite easy to copy a ?20 note these days, it is well worth the expense of creating a very good copy of a decal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 The french boxes where just ment to go to france and the genuine "Britains 590s where manufactured in the 595 box" aswell It says nothing in the peter baron book on MF and britains models about french boxes but says 590s and 595s did share the same boxes until 1980-81 there was never a dual wheeled version anyway nor was there a MF 590 & shawnee or cabless MF 590 yard tractor & scrapper :) both 595 and 590 share model no 9522 so they would have had the same box in this country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 thats how they shoud be : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 its something like that jas, deff metal round linkages like the 135s but with the tow hitch fitted obviously, sloted wheels and same box as a 595 in english, they even had the same britains range number to from memory, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britainsnut Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 We keep coming back to the old subject of what an original mf 590 should look like. We had a discussion about this a long, long time ago before most of you were members and people were more than happy to share their knowledge with the few members that were here. If I remember correctly there were three things to look for when contemplating buying a MIB model. The box The wheels The rear linkage Now someone correct me if I am wrong but this is how I seem to remember it, the box should be in french, the linkage I believe should be a metal one and the rear wheels should be slotted out instead of solid. Does anyone else have a take on this?? Its the other way round solid instead of slotted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Its the other way round solid instead of slotted It could be, hence the comment "Correct me if I am wrong" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 so how much would a played with & tarted up original 590 be i have an original 590 , but has bee through various changes & is unfortunately not as original as i'd like it to be , matter of fact the only things that havent been touched is the red bonnet casting & decals \ i think it still has the metal linkage as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volvoman Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Guys I hope these help-I guarantee this is the genuine article a 100% totally original unmolested MF 590-I have had this since 1977 safely tucked away in its little 100% totally original box.If it does not look like this it is not a genuine MF 590-period!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volvoman Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Thought a couple more may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volvoman Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 couple more just to round things off !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepoundland Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Amazing how much difference one decal makes Good work volvoman, I'd never be after one of these but it is still a handy reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 There and its not a french box which means there may have been two types of box incidentaly did the french box ever house a 595 \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 does that really say ?1.70 on the box :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volvoman Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 It does and it was-scary isn't it! If only some of my other 'alleged' investments had performed as well!! Wish I had bought 2 !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britainstoys.nl Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Hi, I have a picture off a 590 discription on the box off the mf 595. It is the same box as the 595 the only different is the stikker on the box with a french 590 discription. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 that MIB 590 looks lovely volvoman mine is ok but the decals are worn and has no box how much is a MF 595 mib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 Hi, I have a picture off a 590 discription on the box off the mf 595. It is the same box as the 595 the only different is the stikker on the box with a french 590 discription. Where did you buy it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britainstoys.nl Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 It is not my collection it is from a collector in belgium. He buy it in french a couple off years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volvoman Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Thanks IH,mint 595 in mint Straw Box-I would say anything between ?55 and ?80 on ebay at the moment,Thankfully I have one of those also,bought at around the same time,too much sentimental value to sell them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volvoman Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220135035171 Just thought would add a slightly different element to this debate.This sold last night on ebay,I just wondered after all the debates and appearance of alleged fakes and copies whether perhaps this had affected values? I seem to recall a certain well known member on here sold a genuine boxed 590 about 2 years ago (?) for in excess of ?400 on ebay. Could have just been one of those nights on ebay of course but interesting none the less-any thoughts anyone? Ps Before anyone says anything yes I do have a vested interest-especially Marky!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 ebay can be very hit and miis even from 1 week to the next, doubt our discussion has effected the prices truth be know, ,was tracking that one, ,but forgot all about it last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 this a bit random as it's just come up on my unreads ? but just to add , i'll say again , i think that unless you can honestly say you know the tractors authenticity, any 590 without a box is as good as worthless, decals now are so good you could redecal 595 tractors so easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 unreads from that long ago :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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