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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.

October 12, 2011

  •   In operation, the Old Number One could spray 400 to 600 acres per day. By 1969, 500 units were being built annually.

    In operation, the Old Number One could spray 400 to 600 acres per day. By 1969, 500 units were being built annually.

  •   The Old Number One was conceived by John D. Kirschmann, a farmer who wanted to spray cereal grains on his 6,000 acres.

    The Old Number One was conceived by John D. Kirschmann, a farmer who wanted to spray cereal grains on his 6,000 acres.

  •   The original engine for the Old Number One was obtained from a wrecked Volkswagon Beetle for $300.

    The original engine for the Old Number One was obtained from a wrecked Volkswagon Beetle for $300.

View images of AGCO's 1961 Spra-Coupe from the 2011 MAGIE.

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