Highlights
- Highly presented Standard-engined ‘Little Grey Fergie’
- Recently restored by John Webb Historic Tractors and retired tractor mechanic
- Certified by Duncan Russell and authorised by The Ferguson Club
- Retains original brass plate, welded serial number, steering wheel, gauges, and accessory box
- Documented restoration with invoices on file
- In current ownership since 2018
The Appeal
If we could transport back to the Britsh countryside of the immediate postwar years then Ferguson’s innovative TEA-20 would be everywhere. 500,000 ‘little Grey Fergies’ left the Standard works between 1946 and 1956, helping farms to mechanise and modernise, helped by clever features like the three point hydraulic linkage.
The TEA-20 arrived in 1947 with Standard’s 2.1L 4cyl petrol engine. This modern, robust motor makes this model particularly sought after by collectors. This 1948 example is one of the nicest we’ve seen in a long while, thanks in large part to a comprehensive restoration by tractor enthusiasts and experts.
The vendor acquired the tractor as a restoration project in 2018. Initial work was undertaken by a local tractor mechanic who fitted new rear tyres, radiator, hoses, battery and exhaust. It was then sent to John Webb Historic Tractors for recommissioning, generating a long list of work that included a mechanical overhaul and respray in correct grey. He also converted the tractor to more reliable 12V electrics and serviced the engine and gearbox.
The tractor retains its desirable original fittings such as the brass plate, welded serial number, steering wheel, gauges, and accessory box. It has been certified by Duncan Russell, the Ferguson guru, and authorised by The Ferguson Club. Sparingly used since completion, it is ready to wow onlookers at shows.
The vendor says:
“Just a wonderful fully restored tractor of historic significance with a great history that has been certified by Duncan Russell a legend in Ferguson World and authorised by The Ferguson Club. It's an easy drive has a new tow hitch and is ready for any Tractor or Historic Vehicle Show.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1948
- Re-registered in UK in March 2022
- Single registered UK keeper since re-registration
- Current keeper since 2018
- Acquired as a running vehicle requiring significant restoration
- Restored by John Webb Historic Tractors (Beech Hill Tractors) and a local retired tractor mechanic
- Invoice from John Webb below for repairs
- Certified by Duncan Russell and authorised by The Ferguson Club
Summary of John Webb invoice dated 3rd April 2022 (invoice No. 22043A)
- Rebuild top of engine
- Replace head gasket and re-cut valves
- Flush radiator using caustic soda to remove debris
- Remove water pump and flush all sediment and debris from engine block
- Replace wiring loom on tractor ignition switch
- Fit new hitch and tow ball
- Repair bonnet wings and wheels prime and paint
- 35 hours labour at £55.00 per hour Total £1925.00
- Hitch Assembly £222.00
- Head Gasket kit £32.00
- Carburettor £250.00
- Paint and consumables £280.00
- Antifreeze £18.00
- Spark plugs £12.00
- Cap distributor £6.00
- Coil £16.00
- Tow ball hitch and pin £30.00
- Parts total £866.00
- For the sum of £2791.00
The vendor says:
“I acquired this TEA 20 in 2018. I bought it as a running vehicle but requiring a lot of work to get it up to full working order. At first i thought I'd use it as a static machine to be used in Photo Shoots but then I fell in love with it and began a labour of love and many economic 'discussions' with my partner! You won't be surprised who prevailed in the long run, hence my beautiful and beautifully restored tractor is for sale. To say everything has been done is an understatement. My local mechanic fitted new, rear tyres, the radiator and all the hoses, He cleaned out the gearbox, engine oil, converted it from 6V to 12V, fitted a new battery and added a new exhaust, then we sent it to John Webb who did this work in Beech Hill Tractors.”
The Condition
- Fully resprayed in correct grey to a very good standard
- Bonnet wings and wheels repaired, primed, and painted
- Retains welded serial number and original brass plate
- Original steering wheel, gauges, key hole, choke (with regulation clothes peg), and accessory box all retained
- Original seat retained
- Wiring loom on tractor ignition switch replaced
- New hitch and tow ball fitted
The vendor says:
“The respray makes it look fantastic combined the welded serial number and original brass plate just give it the right look.
“Authentic to say the least, the original steering wheel is stunning as are the guages, key hole, choke (with regulation clothes peg) and accessory box. The seat is original too and is a great place to sit and watch the cars go by.”
The Mechanics
- 2,088cc Standard Motor Company 4-cylinder petrol engine
- 4-speed gearbox
- Top engine rebuilt by John Webb with head gasket replaced and valves re-cut
- Radiator flushed using caustic soda to remove debris
- Water pump removed and all sediment and debris flushed from the engine block
- New carburettor, spark plugs, distributor cap, and coil fitted
- New radiator and all hoses fitted
- Electrics converted from 6V to 12V with a new battery fitted
- New rear tyres fitted
- New exhaust fitted
- Gearbox cleaned out and engine oil changed
- The vendor states it starts on the button and runs well
The vendor says:
“Perfect for a restored 78 year old masterpiece! Starts on the button and runs beautifully.”
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