Kenneth "Kenny" Rupley Farm Toy Collection- The Estate of Kenneth Rupley

Owner: The Estate of Kenneth Rupley   |   Sale Manager: Brandon Steffen   |   Contact: 260-426-0633

INSPECTION LOCATION: 5460 N Broadway St  |  Huntington, IN 46750

INSPECTION DATES: We invite you to join us for an Open House to to preview this amazing collection get all your questions answered.

Dates and Times:

Thursday July 24th | 4:00PM to 6:00PM
Saturday, August 2nd | 9:00AM to 11:00AM

During the Open House, our team will be available to provide bidding assistance and ensure you are fully prepared to participate in the auction. Don't miss this opportunity to see the items in person and get all of your questions answered. We look forward to seeing you at the preview.
 

The auction will be conducted online at steffengrp.com. The preview and pickup location is 546 N Broadway St., Huntington, Indiana.

Inspection Location: 5460 N Broadway St  |  Huntington, IN 46750

We invite you to join us for an Open House to to preview this amazing collection get all your questions answered.

Dates and Times:

Thursday July 24th | 4:00PM to 6:00PM
Saturday, August 2nd | 9:00AM to 11:00AM

During the Open House, our team will be available to provide bidding assistance and ensure you are fully prepared to participate in the auction. Don't miss this opportunity to see the items in person and get all of your questions answered. We look forward to seeing you at the preview.



 

The Steffen Group is honored to have been selected to handle the Kenneth Rupley Toy Tractor Collection as part of his estate. Assembled over more than 60 years, this remarkable collection features over 800 lots and stands as one of the largest and most significant toy tractor collections in the Midwest.

This once-in-a-lifetime auction includes over 30 antique pedal tractors and approximately 800 meticulously cared for toy tractors, representing names such as Oliver, John Deere, Case, Farmall, and many more. The tractors are offered in various scales, with 99% in impeccable condition, many still housed in their original boxes.

Kenny Rupley, founder of Rupley Farm Equipment, was a beloved figure on the farm auction scene for decades. He was also a personal friend of Fred Ertl, founder of the iconic Ertl toy tractor company, and several tractors in the collection bear Fred’s personal autograph.

This extraordinary collection is a true testament to Kenny’s lifelong passion and dedication to the agricultural and collecting communities. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to bid on and own a piece of this legendary collection.

Please join us at one of two open houses—Thursday, July 24th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM or Saturday, August 2nd from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM—to enjoy light refreshments and experience this incredible collection in person.

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We hope to see you at the sale!

Method of Payment: All purchases must be paid in full by check, cash, Visa, Discover, American Express, or Master Card. A buyer's premium equal to 15% will be applied to all winning bids. The buyer's premium percentage will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the final purchase price. An additional 3% fee will be charged to all purchases using a credit card. Payments not received by the final pickup time will be automatically charged to the credit card on file.

Condition of Items: All items are being sold "As-Is, Where-Is" with no warranty being expressed or implied by the Auction Company or the Seller.

Removal: Items may be picked up on Monday, August 4th from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the property located at 5460 N Broadway St., Huntington, Indiana.

Any items not removed within this time frame will be forfeited by the Buyer, may be resold, and any cost of removal, deficiency, or loss may be charged to the Buyer. Your stamped paid receipt must be shown to checkout supervision prior to removal. Although checkout supervision will be provided, the auction company and sellers are not liable for lost or stolen items purchased at the sale. Buyers are responsible for all risk of loss, property damage, personal injury caused by removal, and all costs of removal of items/lots purchased. Moving & loading services contracted with any rigging or moving company are independent of the Auctioneer, and the Auctioneer shall be held harmless from any claims arising between the buyer and said company.

Shipping: Shipping will be available for small items in-house through Shipping Saint. Large items will be shipped using More Than Mail, Pak Mail or Similar (NOT ALL ITEMS QUALIFY FOR SHIPPING - CALL SALE MANAGER FOR CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS). All costs associated with shipping, including boxes, materials, and handling, will be paid by the Buyer. A $5 handling fee is added to all invoices requesting shipping. For questions regarding shipping, contact the Auctioneer prior to the closing day of the auction. We cannot ship with an outside shipping label being sent to the shipping department. Any invoice total of $500.00 or more will also be shipped with and adult signature required. The items will be packed, and then an invoice will be sent for payment through Shipping Saint. If damage does occur, we insure every package. All claims will need to be filed through Shipping Saint or the Outside Shipping Company.

NOTE: While information contained in the brochure and other advertising has been deemed reliable, neither the auction company, seller nor publisher shall be liable for any errors or for the correctness of descriptions. All purchases are made "As-Is, Where-Is" based entirely on the personal inspection and or opinion of the purchaser and without warranty or guarantee of any kind. Statements made sale day take precedence over printed matter.