Classic Spra-Coupe: The Old Number One
At the recent Midwest AG Industries Exposition, AGCO rolled the clock back to 1961 for this Classic IRON-worthy Spra-Coupe.
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In operation, the Old Number One could spray 400 to 600 acres per day. By 1969, 500 units were being built annually.
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The Old Number One was conceived by John D. Kirschmann, a farmer who wanted to spray cereal grains on his 6,000 acres.
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The original engine for the Old Number One was obtained from a wrecked Volkswagon Beetle for $300.
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View images of AGCO's 1961 Spra-Coupe from the 2011 MAGIE.
