Value of an Austin Bull Pup Road Roller?

[Rob Charles]

Hi All, A computerless friend of mine has a Austin Bull Pup road roller that he is thinking of selling to finance another project.What would it be worth? It is based on a 1020 McDeering. The engine was rebuilt.I think it has a new radiator core.It was sandblasted and painted red about 15 years ago. An electric start setup was started to be built but not finished. Needs some minor assembly work done to it like air cleaner,exhaust,etc. About 14 feet long and the front wheel is about 3' in dia.Anyone have any ideas. I can get pics if needed. Thanks Rob

[Tony Thompson]

Sounds interesting and unusual.
Better post pictures of both sides and rear to help us get started on this one
I think the electric start could be ok if the conversion was well executed.....but if poorly done would certainly detract from the value

[Rob Charles]

Hi All, I'll get some pics the week after next when I am over there.its 15 miles down the road. The electric start is professionally made by me using a fw and starter from a Farmall M. The fw is mounted in place of the belt pulley. I need to make up the plates for the starter yet. 1 snag we ran into was that when the roller co modified the tractor they did away with the belt pulley shaft in the top of the trans and a parts trans needs to be rounded up. I'll post more later. Thanks Rob