JOHN FOWLER SHOWMANS TRACTOR STEAM ENGINE

Yarra Valley Auctions pty ltd

 

Date(s) 6/1/2024 - 6/24/2024

Timed online auction. Closing from 7pm Monday 24th June

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TIMED ONLINE AUCTION WILL START CLOSING FROM 7PM on 24/06/24 ***YVA recommends you register prior to the auction startingat 7PM due to auctioneer approval. Registering during an auction may not be approved straight away. ***Please note that Yarra Valley Auctions accept no responsibility for your actions in bidding, pressing an incorrect button, bidding the wrong amount or on an incorrect ... Show More

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*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TIMED ONLINE AUCTION CLOSING FROM 7PM MONDAY 24TH JUNE WITH 1 MINUTE INTERVALS BETWEEN LOTS THEREAFTER. IF A BID IS PLACED SECONDS BEFORE THE CLOSING TIME THE TIMER WILL GO BACK ON FOR A FURTHER 1 MIN AND WILL DO SO UNTIL NO MORE BIDS ARE PLACED.

Auction Information
Name JOHN FOWLER SHOWMANS TRACTOR STEAM ENGINE
Auctioneer
Type Online-Only Auction
Date(s) 6/1/2024 - 6/24/2024
Auction Date/Time Info
Timed online auction. Closing from 7pm Monday 24th June
Preview Date/Time By appointment only
Checkout Date/Time By appointment only
Location
Buyer Premium 9.9% vehicles
Description
1914 JOHN FOWLER 5 NHP D2 SHOWMAN'S STEAM TRACTOR CONVERSION "BONNIE" No. 14333 Current boiler survey and certified until February 2026 120 PSI Rubber tyres fitted in V.G.C. Fitted with new bearings to rear axle, mains, big-ends and 1st and 2nd shafts. Gears are acceptable. Pump has been overhauled and works well , injector works very well. New studs and nuts fitted to blow down valve, gauge glasses and check valves. Tank holds plenty of water. Blow down valve requires overhaul or replacement - does leak. Mechanical lubricator fitted but needs plumbing, compound valve supplied. Fitted with a 110 volt D.C. generator and supplied with drive belt and light bulbs-globes. A nostalgic reminder of a bygone fairground era at night-time, a lovely engine and a real crowd pleaser. All ready to go but still able to add your own touches. Engine weighs 9.5 tonnes empty 3.2 meters height 5.7 meters length 2.4 meters wide approx. Can transport on a large tilt tray. Well mannered Engine on road and at rally.
YARRA VALLEY AUCTIONS PTY LTD JOHN FOWLER SHOWMANS TRACTOR STEAM ENGINE "BONNIE" TIMED ONLINE AUCTION-CLOSING FROM 7PM MONDAY 24TH JUNE COLLECTION DAYS ARE BY APPOINTMENT-"BONNIE" IS LOCATED AT LAKE GOLDSMITH, VICTORIA CONDITIONS OF SALE Intending purchases are required to register On-Line through our "HIBID" Platform. 9.9% BUYER PREMIUM APPLICABLE The purchaser will be the highest bidder. Any dispute arising as to the highest bidder to be resolved by the auctioneer who may refuse any bid or withdraw any lot from sale. Should two online bidders be locked on the same bid the lot will go to the online bidder who registered their bid first. Whilst every care is taken, the auctioneer does not accept responsibility for items described incorrectly either in catalogues or at auction. The auctioneer is merely the agent of the vendor in respect of the sale of goods. All disputes arising from default of title, wrong descriptions or otherwise, must be settled between the vendor and the purchaser. The auctioneer gives no warranties in respect of these matters, and no lots are to be returned to the auctioneer. Please note the engine being sold is not insured. At the fall of the hammer the item becomes the responsibility of the purchaser, therefore please take out immediate insurance cover. Should any intending purchase have a desire to inspect the engine please call Gary Latham on 0413575494 YVA make no representation around the suitability or otherwise to export this engine out of Australia. Should you have the desire to export the engine please make sure you have made your own investigations with the relevant government authorities before deciding to register / bid at the auction. The engine is located on a private property in Lake Goldsmith, Victoria. The exact address of the engine will be provided to the successful purchaser in order to organise pickup. Payment to be made in full before delivery. The engine remains the property of the vendor until payment has been received in full. The invoice is to be settled within 72 hours of the Auctions completion. The successful bidder will have the invoice emailed immediately after the completion of the sale. PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK EMAILS. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS , NO RETURNS. Invoices are to be finalised with the office onsite by the way of cash, eftpos, eft or direct deposit (please allow funds to be cleared before collection) YVAuctions preferred payement is by diredt deposit. NO Items to be removed without a paid invoice. If you are sending a third party they also need to produce a paid invoice before goods can be removed. Any questions arising from the description / photos please call Gary on 0413575494 or 0397354084 All sales are on a GST inclusive basis i.e. 10% GST on the commission only. Yarra Valley Auctions Ph: 039735-0484 or 0413575494 Auction catalogues are available for printing from our web site. www.yvauctions.com.au
Your bid must adhere to the bid increment schedule.
Bid Amount Bid Increment
0.00 - 90.00 10.00 AUS
90.01 - 480.00 20.00 AUS
480.01 - 950.00 50.00 AUS
950.01 - 1,900.00 100.00 AUS
1,900.01 - 4,800.00 200.00 AUS
4,800.01 - 9,500.00 500.00 AUS
9,500.01 - 45,000.00 2,500.00 AUS
45,000.01 - 9,999,999.99 2,500.00 AUS
Currency AUS
Buyer Premium 9.9% vehicles
Payment Terms
Cash, Eftpos/Credit Card or DIRECT DEBIT ONLY
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY