Is This a Rare Model L?

Build Card Case Model L

I just received the build card from J.I. Case in Racine on a tractor that I am considering buying. Serial number 4209298 L. Guy that has it thinks it is rare because of the options that are on the tractor.

As the tractor is now as he described it and sent me photographs:
-What is left of Orange Paint on sheet metal � Seller thinks it is the original color.
-Electric start � Probably factory installed.
-Lights mounted facing forward on fenders & rear-facing light mounted on right fender; � May be factory
-Oil & Amp gauges � May be factory
-Cast Wheels front & rear � Probably factory
-No Pto but has belt pulley.
-Wooden floor under operators seat � Factory?
-Seat has cushion & back support � Factory?
-Hand clutch with foot brakes.

The build card shows that it was built, inspected and shipped on 4-18-38. It was shipped to J.I. Case in Sidney Australia.

Only other notations on the build card are: W/731168 aa � a1552aa Wheels. W/1339aa H.S. Chain.

Anyone have an idea what the notations mean? Since this tractor was built in �38 it should have been painted gray, but would it have been painted Orange because it was shipped to Australia?

Does the wood under the operators seat indicate that it may have had a cab on it when it left the factory? It is my understanding that Case offered a wooden cab, electric start, and a light package as options.

Do you think that this is a Rare Model L? Engine is loose but not running. Tires round & black. Sheet metal appears in good condition but quite a bit of rust. Asking $2500 for it!

Thanks for your time and interest.

Dave Olson � East-Central Illinois

Follow Ups:

• Re: Is This a Rare Model L? Tom Railsback 18:56:09 03/16/03 (0)
• Re: Is This a Rare Model L? Allan Currie 12:31:42 03/16/03 (0)
• Re: Is This a Rare Model L? Chances R 17:13:35 03/15/03 (1)
  • Re: Re: Is This a Rare Model L? Dave Olson Illinois 19:09:48 03/15/03 (0)
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