Paul Bussert Auction

The Bussert estate auction was held on Octobr 21 and 22 in Fairbault, Minnesota. The massive auction featured over 700 antique tractors with multiple rings on both days to sell over 3,000 total lots. Paul Bussert passed away in 2008. Mr. Bussert was an active collector and parts dealer, most of the tractors were salvage units from Bussert Tractor Parts.

Rows of 700+ antique tractors at the Bussert auction.

This John Deere model H has been in this spot for a long time. The tree has grown completely around the flywheel.

An "original" John Deere model L tractor. It not only has the serial number tag, but its operator decals.

The wheels on this John Deere GP were freshly installed after being painted. The hood dent was seen on several of the tractors, the result of a shed collapsing under snow load.

The John Deere R with home-made cab has Easterlund Implement decals featuring the four-legged John Deere logo.

This Pirkl Implement decal, found on a model A, has the short-lived "Quality Farm Equipment" (QFE) John Deere logo from the early 1950s.

This John Deere model H is all set for winter with front-mounted snow blower and tire chains.