Found a John Deere GPO, what?s it worth?

So I just came across a John Deere GPO tractor that has been in the woods for most likely 30 plus years. I may have the opertunity to purchase the tractor however I?ve no real idea of what it is worth.

Due to the situation I was not permitted to take pictures to share so I?ll do my best to describe the tractors condition. As mentioned it has been in the woods for a few decades. It still has the rear fenders but the tapered front pieces have been removed. The cylinder head, manifold, carburator, pistons and rods are missing and have been for a long time. The govnor housing has been removed so the crankcase has been open to the elements. In addition the transmission cover has a small hole rusted in it so its safe to say that it too is full of water. The rivets to the serial number tag rotted off and the tag is missing although I suspect it my be buried under the detritus at the rear of the tractor. It does have it?s original front steel wheels on it and the original rear steel wheels are laying nearby.

I know these are rare tractors however I?ve no idea of its value in its current state. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

No help here, but scrap value sounds about what it is worth. If they are that rare can you get restoration parts for it?

I guess the big question you didn't answer is - What are your intentions with the tractor? Restore? Donor? Yard art? Resell?

It really sounds more like a donor tractor tractor than a rebuilder. A tractor that has been opened up and exposed to the elements that long might not even be much for parts. Even the wheels could be junk if they've been buried in the ground for long. Chances are it was parked because it had problems before it got there. 717 made does make it rare, but condition is a huge factor on if it is worth anything.

I guess I would look at it as what the "good" parts that make it a GPO versus a regular GP are worth and go from there. Scrap would be what? $300? Is the seller motivated, or willing to let it continue to rot if you don't offer him absurd money?

Agtech4020,

if you do get it bought please say something because if it is a GPO i have a donor GP that i only need some parts off of, i dont have a serial number on it, but its mostly complete, minus tin, like most haha

That being said, restoring my GP isnt the most important project i have going on, so if you not in a hurry.

Would be great if you posted some pics, would really like to see it.