Lord Ferguson Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Ok Ladies and Gents... I thought it was about time I posted another Model of the Moment for you all... so here goes... As with all MOM's we'll look at the model first and the "real deal" later Firstly... the treo all together.... The Massey 165 range I currently have in my collection (apart from a superb convo by Steve)... PLEASE DON'T POST IN HERE UNTIL I HAVE FINISHED - I'LL LET YOU KNOW THE LAST POST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 So... first up... (we'll save the best until last) ... the Matchbox K series 165.... I can't think for the life of me why they have put the pendant on the wrong end of the bonnet... but there you go... Hugely detailed rear end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 A lot of these models suffered (like mine has) with shrinkage of the front rims (or streching of the tyres)... you can see in some of the pics that mine are ready to come off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 Hey.. I've only just noticed the tyres are on backwards - this was Mint in Box when I bought it... so it's a factory mistake... Anyway.... another popular 165 was the Corgi... she's porbably a 1:40 something scale I would guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 This model comes with "real engine noise" ... which is a knurled front axle arrangement that's supposed to make "real engine noise" when the wheels are operational... This model was made in various formats including a loader tractor and a mounted circular saw version... they all seem to make good money these days as well \ Rear detail is as limited as the Matchbox really... I would guess this model is mid to late 60's Sorry about some of the pic quality... I'm still learning my new camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 Moving on... to one of my favourite pieces in my collection... Feast your eyes on this... Martyn Reeves SUPERBLY detailed 165 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 Just look at the level of detail Martyn has achieved on this model... remember it's 1:32 ... not a 1:16 piece This model must be based upon the "red giants" launch tractor of 1964 as she's sporting red wheels (marcus look away now) ... I have to say I think this model is superb... and I'm not on commision... but if you get to Spalding... have a word with Martyn on the day... if he's not got one of two with him I'm sure he'll take an order for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 OK... so you've seen the models... lets take a look at the real thing.... Following on from the hugely successful MF65 (mk I and mk II)... in 1964 Masseys introduced the MF165 as it's predecessor - it was part of the new 100 series UK release together with the little MF130, the MF135 and the MF175. I've got two price lists from the Massey 165 eara... just look at how much a tractor like this would cost you in the "good old days" - I was born in 1967 - Ohhhhh yes I was :D Then a few years later... well... 3 to be precise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 Now for the brochure.... I've got quite a few brochures on the 165... it was a truly "global" tractor in it's time... It was a huge hit in the UK and popular in America and Australia as well... to this day there are numerous UK based companies restoring tired 100 series tractors and exporting them to 3rd world countries... Here's a two pager... I think it was the last brochure MF made of the 165 for UK sales \ The specs... From, the date code that reads 1975 ... just before she was replaced by the 565 then... and soon after by the 265 as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratholderen Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 : nice pics, where did you get the last detailed one, it?s possible I have to invite the enemy into my collection. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 very nice marky the last one is awesome like you say the price i wonder how many tons of corn or fat cattle you needed to sellin 1967 to afford one ;)very nice a classic if ever there was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 And now the most popular brochure... Lots of pages and pics to read... but I'm sure you don't mind :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 This makes a nice pic if you save print them together (with the other half above) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 Still going.... I hope you are not alsppe yet... I'll be setting a test at the end :D Here's a good old scene from the 70's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 Still more :D Zzzzzz Wake up Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 View from the bridge :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 Nearly there... Honest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 The Australians called their 100 series "Long line" models... I wont post the whole brochure... I can see you all getting restless... But check out the "funky cabs" :D Well.. that's it I reckon... unless you want a pic of the first "red giants" brochure as well \ I hope you have enjoyed this post... It took me blooming ages :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratholderen Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 : ::)excelent old brochures. I was 15 in 1967 and have droven some 175 and 185 in the 70? :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerepower Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 thanks for sharring all the info about the tractor and great models (shame about three tyres being on the wrong way round ) now I waited till you finished posting so do I get a prize a yellow fergi will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 : ::)excelent old brochures. I was 15 in 1967 and have droven some 175 and 185 in the 70? :o Glad you like then..... They are THE tractor range for me... My new tractor has got a 165 back end... even after all this time... that shows just how advanced and durable they were in my book... cue the coments \ :D thanks for sharring all the info about the tractor and great models (shame about three tyres being on the wrong way round ) now I waited till you finished posting so do I get a prize a yellow fergi will do Yes you do... you get to take Ben out for an evening and buy him drinks all night :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerepower Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 so I get the "boozy" price then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 mmmm mf 165 my most favorite tracor ever i must say,many many many good memorys on one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 Just out of interest... here's the 165 first release brochure... from 1964 I've only posted the front page and relevant inside pages... this brochure is 20 pages... anyone wanting a copy of any of these send me an email to mark@histonproduce.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 Looking at the above... I'd say Martyn has got his 165 bang on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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