A "fantastic" collection of vintage tractors, rare steam engines and classic vehicles will go under the hammer at a major East Anglian machinery auction.

The final Cheffins Vintage Sale of the year will take place on October 20 and 21 at the company's saleground at Sutton, near Ely.

The star attraction is a fully-restored 1918 Sentinel Standard steam wagon, which is expected to fetch £100,000-£120,000.

It was built in Shrewsbury and used as a tipper for manufacturers of railway axles and forgings.

After spending some years at the National Railway Museum in York, the wagon was purchased by a Norfolk-based collector in 1970, who carried out significant restoration work and attended events and rallies in Norfolk, Suffolk and further afield.

Eastern Daily Press:  A 1978 Muir-Hill tractor on offer at the Cheffins Vintage Sale on October 20 and 21 at Sutton, near Ely A 1978 Muir-Hill tractor on offer at the Cheffins Vintage Sale on October 20 and 21 at Sutton, near Ely (Image: Cheffins)

Meanwhile, the top attraction among the 230 tractors on offer is a 1978 Muir-Hill 171, with a pre-sale estimate of £35,000 - £40,000.

This is followed by a 1974 Ford 7000 in "off-farm condition" which is set to sell for £21,000-£25,000 and a 1929 Rumely Oil Pull which is expected to fetch between £8,000 and £10,000.

Eastern Daily Press: A 1910 Stanley steam car on offer at the Cheffins Vintage Sale on October 20 and 21 at Sutton, near ElyA 1910 Stanley steam car on offer at the Cheffins Vintage Sale on October 20 and 21 at Sutton, near Ely (Image: Cheffins)

The highlight of the classic cars section is a "rare and beautifully presented" 1910 Stanley 20HP Model 72 steam car, "immaculately" restored by specialists Goold Brothers of Camerton, Bath, which has a pre-sale estimate of £75,000 - £85,000.

And among the 40 classic motorcycles is a 1955 998cc Vincent Black Knight, set to sell for between £30,000 and £40,000. 

Cheffins director Oliver Godfrey, who is head of the firm's machinery division, said: "With some fantastic examples of rare pieces across all sections, this sale will offer an opportunity for collectors to pick up something unusual before the year is out.

"The Sentinel steam wagon will be of particular interest for enthusiasts, while the extensive selection of tractors ought to offer something for all budgets.

"Currently the market is very strong for vintage items and we have a great variety of fully-restored classic tractors and cars, as well as restoration pieces for those looking for a project for the winter months."