Original 8N Dowden foot control throttle

I know the repro Dowdens from Red Rock sell for about $185. I would guess a purist doing a restoration would give at least that for a good original. I have an original that came on my 1951 8N but have never thought much about its value. I admit I don't use it when I'm using the tractor. I'll be interested to see what others say about the value.
 
I have 2 Dowdens. I'm not sure if they are originals or re-pops but for my use, I don't care. One is on my '52 8N with a Wagner loader. I still forget to use it after driving an 8N for 55 years without one. I have a second one on the shelf to install on another 8N next spring.
 
About 5 years ago, there was a NOS Dowden foot feed for an 8N at the swap meet at the local antique tractor show. It was still in the box and priced at $20.00. This, of course, was a very good deal.

I arrived about 15 minutes too late.

They are uncommon but not "very rare" and new reproductions are available from Red Rock Mfg.

Dean
 

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