MARION COUNTY SHOW

Stan Winch
May/June 1989
Andy Appelfeller's 570
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Andy Appelfeller's 570 on display.
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President Marion Co. Steam & Gas Engine Society 85 Cleveland Ave., Marion, Ohio 43302

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The old saying 'Mighty oaks from little acorns grow' might well be applied to the 12th annual Marion Co. Steam and Gas Engine Show to be held this year, June 15, 16, 17, and 18, 1989 at the Marion Co. Fairgrounds, Marion, Ohio. The tractor and equipment featured for the 11th annual show held last June was Co op, Cockshutt and Blackhawk lines. This particular tractor was chosen due partly to the special interest of charter member Bob Schwaderer and another club member, Andy Appelfeller. The paths of these two men crossed when they were just young. Bob's father, Walter, was owner/operator of the Cockshutt dealership in LaRue, Ohio. Andy's father purchased several pieces of Cockshutt equipment from Schwaderer Farm Equipment. Over the years, many of these were traded off for newer equipment. The Cockshutt 570 was the one remembered most by Andy, who had to search over 6 months before locating it in a barn, seemingly waiting for a trip to the junkyard. This 570 has been completely restored and repainted to showroom quality or better.

This tractor was on display at the 1988  show. A great deal of interest evolved from the Cockshutt display, including several visitors from Canada who had worked in the factory. Plans were laid then and there for the 1989   show to be an international show. Cockshutt family members and dealers are expected this year. At this writing (January), collectors from 15 states have stated they plan to come and display their equipment.

Of special interest will be the Appelfeller Cockshutt 580 Super which will be on display. This prototype (of which there were very few made), may be the only one known to exist. Andy Appelfeller had just purchased the tractor in June of 1988 and it was shown in its rough state. Restoration has gone on all year and it will be proudly displayed in its mint condition this year.

The Marion club has reached agreement with the Ertl Company, Dyersville, Iowa, to build a 1/16 scale die cast replica of the 580 Super. These models will be available at the show or by advance order. They will be limited to a production of 3,000 and will bear the inscription 'International Cockshutt Show, June 1989, Marion, Ohio'. Information regarding ordering these can be secured from Schwaderer or the club president (see the advertisement in this issue or in Coming Events April, May, or June).

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