Every now and then, a tractor comes along that is a little bit different. Not simply a good example of a well-known model, but something genuinely unusual — a machine that tells a story about the ingenuity and specialist engineering of the British tractor industry. This Nuffield 4/65 Bray 4WD is one such tractor.

The Range Rover has become one of Britain's most recognisable vehicles, and early 2-door examples are increasingly sought after. With its exceptionally early Suffix A chassis, genuine working-life history, comprehensive restoration and incredibly low mileage since that restoration, this is a particularly significant example.

Some tractors are common sights at rallies and shows, while others are so rare that you can go years without seeing one. The SFV Vierzon 201 certainly falls into the latter category, making this only the second example to pass through our hands here at Tamar Vintage Tractors. The first arrived back in October 2022 and was a beautifully restored example that quickly captured people's attention. We even filmed a demonstration showing the unique starting procedure, and if you've never seen a...