Estate Sale of Tractors, Hit&Miss, antique water pumps, grinders, tools, auto mechanic shop
Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026
Starts 22:05:00
59 Ely Ave, West Springfield, MA
,A unique, once in a lifetime Estate Sale in West Springfield, MA. A lifetime collection by a race car chief mechanic of antique and rare tractors, hit and miss engines, water pumps, meat grinders, and other farm equipment, all meticulously professionaly restored and kept in a pristine, museum quality state. A whole house, barn and basement filled with treasures that surpass anything this auctioneer has ever seen in one place. Truly breathtaking. Preview available with appointment. Link is in the comments. About the collector: Born in West Springfield, Mass. Bob Warner grew up fascinated with anything that had an engine. He and his friends would tear up lawnmovers and soup them up for races in the fields. Eventually Bob's love for anything mechanical got him interested in cars and races. He began to work with Leo Matte, a race car owner, and began a 40+ year career as a crew member and chief for asphalt modified race teamthrough New England. He built and mainteined cars for Jack Lecuyer, Bob Polverari, Reggie Rugero and Larry Cirillo. Upon his retirement from racing, Bob began restoring antiques. Soon , hios basement became known as "The Museum" as he began collecting and meticulously restoring rare tractors, farm equipment, hit and miss engines, meat grinders and a full array of machinery. What entered as a barely recognizable ball of rust , was soon restored to like new, museum quality item. He even hand painted the raised lettering on each item.