Pete’s Pick of the Week: Spirit of ’76 Tractor

This 1976 J.I. Case 1570 “Spirit of 76" from Indiana sold on a Bigiron.com online auction

By Greg Peterson

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September 20, 2022 10:51 PM

This 1976 J.I. Case 1570 "Spirit of 76" from Indiana sold on a Bigiron.com online auction — This 1976 J.I. Case 1570 “Spirit of 76" from Indiana sold on a Bigiron.com online auction

This 1976 J.I. Case 1570 “Spirit of 76" from Indiana sold for $17,250 Wednesday on a Bigiron.com online auction. More here.

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