Farm machines sell like hot cakes

Rain did not deter nearly 800 farm machinery collectors and enthusiasts who came out to be part of arguably the South West's biggest auction of machinery.

When people heard that some of the items from the late Tony Pailthorpe's extensive private collection were going up for auction, they came from near and far to be part of the big day.

Mr Pailthorpe's daughter Christina Denton said the family was overwhelmed with the response on the day.

"Despite wet weather a huge crowd came, some bids from interstate, and all but one of the 400 items were sold," Mrs Denton said.

"It was emotional to see the items being sold but we were also pleased at the same time to know that they were all going to good homes," she said.

Mrs Denton said that auctioneer Tiny Holly of Harvey made the day with his enthusiasm and his ability to engage the crowd.

"He was unbelievable and we attribute a lot of the day's success to his efforts," Mrs Denton said.

"Tiny started the auction at 10am and did not stop until final bid was placed at 3.45pm."

Mrs Denton said the day ran smoothly with the help of many of her father's life-long friends including Eric Larsen, from Victoria, Bob Lukins, Richard Knight, Sean Treasure and Alan Ottrey.