John Deere Model A

This John Deere Model A was given to me by a friend and it was my first attempt at restoration. It was not in very good shape and had been outside for many years. I faced many challenges and worked very hard on it (with some assistance and support from my good neighbor). I am very proud of the finished tractor and enter it in the July 4th parade in Carthage, Illinois, every year, with the original owner driving it!

Robert Lemley
Carthage, Illinois

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