LOT 121 ¤

John Deere Horse-Drawn Buckboard Wagon

Sold for US$3,584 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

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Lot 121^¤

John Deere Horse-Drawn Buckboard Wagon

The National Automobile Museum Auction|13 June 2026, 10:00 PDT|Reno, National Automobile Museum

John Deere Horse-Drawn Buckboard Wagon

* Four-wheeled horse-drawn wagon of the buckboard style
* Attributed to John Deere, among America's most prolific wagon builders
* Finished in black with black cloth upholstery
* Suited to ranch-entrance or barnyard display, hayrides, or event decor
* Accessible estimate for serviceable, honest Americana

Though best known today for green-and-yellow tractors, Deere & Company was among the most prolific horse-drawn vehicle builders in American history. Following a decade of aggressive acquisition — Fort Smith Wagon Co., Davenport Wagon Co., and the Moline Wagon Co. between 1910 and 1911 — Deere consolidated these operations into the John Deere Wagon Works, producing some 30,000 wagons annually at peak. Farm wagons, freight wagons, and lighter vehicles such as buckboards were the everyday workhorses of rural America, hauling everything from hay to hardware until the combustion engine rendered them obsolete. Wooden wagon production at John Deere finally ended in 1947, after which the surviving examples scattered into barns, estate sales, and, eventually, the decorative market.

The buckboard itself is a distinctly American invention, traditionally credited to Reverend Cyrus Comstock of Essex County, New York in the early 1800s. Its distinguishing characteristic is the absence of conventional springs — the chassis itself flexes, using nothing more than a pair of planks spanning axle to axle to absorb road shock. Buckboards were typically drawn by one or two horses and became ubiquitous across the American West and the Appalachian East, favored for their simplicity, light weight, and economy of construction.

The lot offered here is a four-wheeled wagon of the buckboard style, finished in black with black cloth upholstery and attributed to John Deere. It is crudely constructed — the workmanship is closer to farm-shop than factory — but remains intact and structurally sound. Originality as a Deere-badged production example cannot be substantiated from the vehicle itself, and prospective bidders should view it accordingly. As presented, it offers genuine charm and considerable presence for barnyard or ranch-entrance display, for hayride or parade service behind a quiet horse, or as atmospheric decor for a showroom, tasting room, or event space. No reasonable restoration would return cost, but as-is, it is an honest, serviceable piece of Americana at an accessible estimate.

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Motor Vehicle:
Uncollected Motor Vehicle Lots following the Collection Deadline will be uplifted and stored by Passport Auto Transport. Uplift and storage shall be at the buyer's sole risk and expense. Motor vehicle removal and storage charges will be charged by Passport Auto Transport according to its standard rates and ultimate destination of the vehicle(s). For applicable charges, please consult with Passport in advance of purchase.
Purchased lots become the buyer's risk once the hammer falls. Storage, collection, and uplift for paid and unpaid lot removal is at the buyer's sole risk and expense. Overseas buyers are strongly advised to make collection arrangements with Bonhams in advance of the auction. Buyers may have an authorised agent collect their purchases according to the collection deadline.
It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that their designated agent has the auction venue details, bill of lading showing where the lot will be transported and proof of the buyer authorization for collection of the lot(s). Bonhams will release the lot only once all payment requirements have been met including payment of taxes and any applicable fees. Buyers and/or their agent are responsible for collecting all available parts, logbooks, title, keys and any other accompanying documents.
TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
Representatives of Bonhams|Cars preferred carriers are available on site to provide shipping quotes and transport information.
Domestic Motorcar Transport:
Passport Auto Transport Contact:
Ed Watts, +1 (417) 588 4921 or mobile +1 (314) 496 6228 [email protected]
International Motorcar and Motorcycle Transport:
Schumacher Cargo Logistics Schumacher Secure
Contact: Warren Barnes, +1 (310) 626 7117
[email protected]
International Motorcar Transport:
CARS (Classic Automotive Relocation Services)
Contact: Denise Rodriguez, +1 (305) 849 9326
[email protected]

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