Box 7583, Newark, Delaware 19711
This is some information I recorded at Elias Beiler’s Sale,
held February 27 and 28,1997 at 601 Musser School Road, Leola,
Pennsylvania. This famous auction attracts buyers from miles and
miles around the area with its unparalleled offerings of antique,
some reconditioned tractors, gas engines and machinery. It’s
hard to imagine the extent and scope of this auction. You have to
see it to believe it!
On February 27, farm tractors and machinery were sold starting
with small items. February 28, antique tractors, steam and gas
engines, parts, mags and oilier; cast iron seats; also literature
and many more items were auctioned.
I have made a list of some of the prices at this year’s sale
to illustrate the cost and kind of items sold:
New Idea Engine, about 1932-33, painted; good . . …. $825
John Deere 1 HP engine, painted……………. $500
John Deere 1 HP engine, nice original………… $700
IHC 1-2 HP LBA, good…………………. $250
Cushman 3 HP(?) model Cub, good…………… $250
Briggs & Stratton HP model FH, restored, excellent.. .
$375
Maytag model 72, 2 cylinder, restored,
excellent………$300
Maytag upright very good………………….$350
Maytag model 92, one cylinder, restored, excellent . .
…..$225
Maytag model 72, two cylinder, restored, excellent . .
…..$200
Approximately 1,000 bidders signed up with Rentzel Auctioneers,
Emigsville, Pennsylvania. For more information contact Elias S.
Beiler, at 601 Musser School Road, Leola, PA 17540. Motel
accommodations are available nearby. This is one auction you will
enjoy!
