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You wanted more information on the 950/990/995 tractors. The exact number of each model and the total production of all models has never been determined. The information is avalable in one form or another. I say that because they were built in South Bend, Indiana in 1958 and Charles City, Iowa from 1959 on. Of the three models I listed I am sure the 950 gas would be the hardest to find with the 995 being the next hardest. The 950 diesels (Oliver 6 cylinder) are not too common, and the 990's being the most common. This is my opinion ONLY, but that is what I have observed at shows I have been to, from New York to Oklahoma. Of the six different model lines of tractors Oliver built from 1930 to the 1950's, (off set, utility, three row crop sizes, and the big wheatland) the 28-44, 99, Super 99, 990 and later models have not been covered very well in any magazine or book. This model line was built for more than 60 years, both by Oliver and others. Now to answer your question, no one has had the time or energy to compile a list of how many of each model was built. Also, the reason you probably don't see too many in California is because they were not the type of tractor that was used to grow the type of crops grown there. They used either row crop, high crop, orchard, or off set/special type tractors. As to what one is worth? That is whatever price the owner and buyer agree on.
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