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60 years since the launch of the Jensen FF

60 years since the launch of the Jensen FF

The Jensen FF was introduced in October 1966 at the Earl’s Court Motor Show in London, alongside its sibling the standard Jensen Interceptor.Release Date: October 19, 1966 

  • Significance: It was the world’s first non-all-terrain production car equipped with permanent four-wheel drive (using the Ferguson Formula) and mechanical anti-lock brakes (Dunlop Maxaret), beating the Audi Quattro to full-time 4WD in a passenger car by nearly 15 years. 
  • Design & Differences: Styled similarly to the Carrozzeria Touring–designed Interceptor, the FF featured a slightly longer wheelbase (extended by 4 to 5 inches) and twin side louvres/air vents on the front wings to accommodate the mechanical 4WD hardware. 
  • Powertrain: Powered by a 6.3-liter (383 cu in) Chrysler V8 engine paired with a 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. 
  • Production Run: Built from 1966 to 1971, with only about 320 to 330 units produced due to its high cost and exclusive right-hand-drive configuration.

 

Club Archivist Required

Club Archivist Required

Is This For You!!!!

Our Archivist, Kevin Chivers, would like to wind down and is looking for someone to take over his role as Archivist for The Ferguson Club.
During the last 4years Kevin has worked tirelessly cataloguing all items held in the Archives making them available to members who contact him and our Technical Advisers. You would need computer skills, as any new items will need adding, plus you would need to be able to locate and extract information then supply electronically.
In the first instance please contact Kevin to discuss what the position entails; achivist@fergusonclub.com

If you would be willing to take over from Kevin you will then need to email John Jeffries on j.jeffries2@sky.com to offer your services and he will send an appointment letter to you.
Once appointed you will become a Committee Member and will receive an invitation to attend meetings that are usually held via zoom with one physical meeting a year (other than the AGM).

(You are required to be a fully paid-up member of the Club to hold an Officers post)

 

Appeal for Area Rep for Suffolk and Publicity Officer

Appeal for Area Rep for Suffolk and Publicity Officer

Is this something you can do!!!!

Dear Member, John Selley has decided, after many years of service, to stand down as the Area Representative for Suffolk at the end of the year.

He is also responsible for being our Publicity Co-ordinator. John feels the position of Publicity Co-ordinator is more involved as he liaises with advertising departments for various Tractor Magazines.

If you would like further information about the positions please email John on:               john_selley@btinternet.com

or phone on:   01359 271032

If you would like to become the Area Representative for Suffolk or the Publicity Officer you will need to contact John Jeffries j.jeffries2@sky.com 01406 540246

We sincerely thank John Selley for his many years of dedicated service to The Ferguson Club

Area Rep Co-ordinator-John Jeffries

Lands End to John O’Groats Ferguson Drive

PUTT PUTT FOR A PURPOSE

A 1948 Ferguson, a very long road — and two causes worth supporting

Ferguson Club members will know that a good tractor is built for the long haul. In June 2027, one remarkable little grey Ferguson will be proving exactly that. The family behind Putt Putt For a Purpose plans to drive their restored 1948 Ferguson, Jimmy, from Land’s End to John O’Groats — the length of Britain at a decidedly unhurried pace.
The challenge begins on 19 June 2027. It is more than a tractor run: the journey is being undertaken to raise £10,000 for Cancer Research UK and Combat Stress, while raising awareness and bringing people together around two causes that are deeply personal to the family.
Why these charities? The fundraising has a very personal foundation. Katie, a member of the Putt Putt
family, was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer and underwent major treatment. Andy, an Army veteran and former Royal Signals Staff Sergeant, has also experienced the impact of PTSD. Those experiences have inspired the family to turn a daunting tractor adventure into something positive — raising money, awareness and hope along the way.

CANCER RESEARCH UK
Funding research to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer and helping save lives.
COMBAT STRESS
Supporting veterans and members of the Armed Forces community with mental health care, treatment
and support.
For Ferguson enthusiasts, there is an extra reason to follow the story: Jimmy is a genuine piece of Ferguson history. Built in 1948 and restored for the challenge, he is named in memory of Jim, the family’s grandfather and a former RAF Lancaster bomber pilot. The journey will inevitably bring mechanical challenges, slow miles and plenty of stories — but that is part of the fun.
FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
Learn more, see the restoration, follow the updates or support the fundraising at
www.puttputtforapurpose.co.uk
One tractor. One journey. One mission. We wish Jimmy and the Putt Putt team every success — and
hope Ferguson Club members will follow, share and support this fantastic adventure.

Request for an implement from our Club President

Request for a baler from our Club President

Dear Club members,

We operate Kings Manor Farm on the Isle of Wight under the business title of Harry Ferguson Holdings. There are various environmental schemes in process with the objective of improving soil cultures and the ground generally.

We have a hard working Ferguson TED20, which was fully restored by Ben Philips (The Tractor Lad). Our next step is to use the TED20 to cut and bale approximately 3 acres of hay.

We would like to purchase a hay baler for small bales that would work behind the Ferguson TE20. I know it would have to be either a small baler or one with an engine as part of it. The priority is the baler but we are also after a small topper.

It would be lovely to be working the land with a Fergie and implements in the family line, how amazing if we could find it through the Ferguson Club!

If any members would have anything suitable would you please get in touch.

Email;  Jamie Sheldon on  jamie@kingsmanorfarm.com  

Podcast on Spotify – Episode on Harry Ferguson (Part 1)

Podcast on Spotify – Episode on Harry Ferguson (Part 1)

As a History podcaster from a farm in Co.Tipperary (Ireland), I wanted to give you an opportunity to listen to a Podcast episode I’ve just recorded all about the pre-war life of Henry George “Harry” Ferguson.

From his hatred of Farming, to his rally driving, to his record as the first Irish-built-plane flyer, I’m certain you’ll agree his life is worth focusing on!

Listen here: Part 1: Harry Ferguson: Problem Solver Extraordinaire

Thank you for your time, Liam Blake, Host, The History & Heritage Podcast