1953 Ford Golden Jubilee Tractor

The Ford NAA tractor, (also known as the Ford NAA), is a tractor that was introduced by Ford as an entirely new model in 1953 and dubbed the Golden Jubilee.  The NAA designation was a reference to the first three digits of the serial number style used starting with this tractor.  It was designed as a replacement for the Ford N-Series tractors.  Larger than the 8N, the Golden Jubilee featured live hydraulics, a 50th-year Golden Jubilee badging, an overhead-valve "Red Tiger" four-cylinder engine and streamlined styling, but just as significantly, it was the first tractor Ford built after losing its court battle with Harry Ferguson in 1952 over the patents the Irish inventor held on the Ferguson System 3-point hitch system.

For consignment, with a mere 18 hours logged since the full restoration, which is just as fine as they come and cosmetically nearly perfect, we proudly present a '53 Ford NAA Golden Jubilee.  This unit in particular has had a hi-crop conversion performed as well as having a Sherman over/underdrive transmission.  It is powered with a gasoline Red Tiger 4-cylinder engine and has plenty of power to plow or would make a wonderful museum piece. 

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Exterior
Bathed in correct Medium Ford Gray and Vermillion Red with not a hint of rust, all panels have been fashioned to fit perfectly and with the cowl-less engine bay, reveals the engine and gives the owner the ability to do some wrenching.  A front spread wheel setup gives much better stability than a row crop tractor and we note the addition of a very rare high crop conversion.  This conversion added extra height to the overall tractor and was not a specific model made by Ford, but available from dealers or could be purchased for the owner to perform.  Regardless, caution must be taken as not to crush any precious plants.  Gray painted wheels are wrapped in newer 6.00-16 tractor front tires, and with the lack of front suspension slow speeds are encouraged.  As we move back, the farmers seat area has all the controls within arms reach including a centrally mounted steering wheel and gauge cluster complete with a tachometer/hour meter and supporting gauges.  On the floor is the shifter and to the left and right of the seat are various levers for controls, meanwhile brake control pedals are on the floor as well.  Large curved fenders protect the driver from the rear Vee treaded tires along with more large gray painted wheels and a single industrial tail light is on the left along with a small spot light being noted.  The Vermillion Red painted hitch, PTO output are seen and are ready to work.  All of the pedals and controls move freely, and steering can turn the wheels with the best of them.

Drivetrain
A Ford liquid cooled 4 stroke gasoline engine sits under the cowl and shows in 134ci format making 32hp, this is known as the Red Tiger.  The transmission is a seldom seen Sherman over/underdrive unit that makes the original 4-speed manual a 12-speed manual for the forward gears and a 3-speed for the reverse.  Just perfection here folks.
Drive-AbilityI had to dig through my closet to find my bib overalls and straw hat, but once found I was ready to plow with the best of them.  My crack decoder even found a piece of straw for me to hold in my mouth and with a twist of the switch and the press of a button the engine sprang to life instantly.  A little choke adjustment and I was off like a prom dress.  A good runner but obviously not meant for our high speed track and the local farming community of Morgantown, PA frowned upon my desire to help bring in the crops.  So let's say this, she's ready to show and work, but why soil the perfection here?  

A wonderfully restored to museum quality piece and a finer example would be hard to find.  Real farming history here and rarity too, from the beginnings of when Ford was making its own tractors, when competition was fierce, and loyalty among farmers was even greater.

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This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.