Ancient farm tractors built more than a century ago are set to go under the hammer in East Anglia at one of the biggest sales of its kind.

More than 2,600 classic tractors, motorbikes and collectors’ items will be on offer at the Cheffins Vintage Sale on Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22.

Highlights include a 1919 International Junior and a 1920 International Titan - both of which are expected to fetch £14k to £16k.

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Another draw will be a 1975 Ford 7000 tractor registered to dealership Ernest Doe & Sons in Maldon and used as a company demonstrator.

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Its estimated value is £25k to £30k and is offered up in a "clean and original condition".

Another lot - a Roadless Ploughmaster 6/4 - is estimated at £35k to £40.

Auctioneer Oliver Godfrey, who heads up the machinery division, said last year was a very strong year for the vintage sector.

"The April Vintage Sale really kicks off the calendar for collectors UK-wide. We always have a really strong consignment, and this year is no different, with over 2,600 lots going under the hammer.

"Last year saw some incredibly strong prices paid across the whole of the vintage sector, with classic tractors from the 1970s onwards in particular seeing some real growth in values.

"We expect the 1975 Ford 7000 to be of significant interest to a number of our regular buyers, while the excellent range of motorbikes ought to bring the motorcycle enthusiasts to the sale.”

Motorcycles include a 1956 Matchless 500cc G50, estimated at £25k to £28k and a 1968 250cc Aermacchi Ala d’Oro racer, £18,000 - £20,000. Other brands include Ducati, Moto-Guzzi, Raleigh, BSA, New Imperial, Cotton, AJS, Velocette, Norton, Triton, Greeves, Royal Enfield and Triumph.

Among the more unusual items is an Esso-branded Avery-Hardoll forecourt petrol pump from the 1960s  which is expected to sell for £1k to £1,500 and an Avery-Hardoll Century petrol pump from the post-war era estimated at £2k to £2,500.