Yes, there were restrictions on buying a new tractor. First you had to go to a goverment office and prove you had a need for one. And only after they approved your need they would fill out the papers so you were allowed to buy one. Next you were put on a list of who was allowed to buy one. And if you wanted that Farmall and the Allis dealer was able to get one in and your name was next on the list you either took that Allis or your name was dropped to the bottom of the list and the next guy on the list got the chance at that Allis. Dad had to go thru all of this to get the 44 2N Ford that I still have and use. I think that by that time you could chose the Make you wanted but not in the first year of the war. Dad did not have to serve because he could not pass the eye test to see.
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Today's Featured Article - George's Fordson Major - by Anthony West (UK). This is a bit of a technical info to add on to the article about George's Major in the "A Towny Goes Plowing" article. George bought his Major from a an implement sale about 18 years ago for £200.00. There is no known history regarding its origins or what service it had done, but the following work was undertaken by Harold alone to bring it up to show standard. From the engine number, it was found that the major was produced late 19
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