The Friedrich Collection

Ferdinand W. (F.W.) Friedrich and son Elmer Friedrich opened a truck and farm equipment servicing business on Sixth Street in Boonville, MO, in the 1933 timeframe. By 1950 they were a farm equipment dealer with substantial success due to the great value and popularity of their Allis Chalmers equipment mainline. Over the years and in the course of doing business, Elmer Friedrich acquired a variety of 1930-vintage tractors, which were stored for future restoration. After Elmer’s passing in January 2002, his son, Gary, embarked on a project to restore seven of the tractors to operating condition, at a rate of one-per-year. Restorations were accomplished by Mr. Bill Montgomery of Columbia, MO. Gary first exhibited at the Missouri River Valley Steam Engine Association’s 2005 annual show. An Allis Chalmers Model E was first to be exhibited and paraded. Since then, a Twin City 27-44, an Allis WC, two Allis UC’s, an Allis model M dozer, and Allis model I-60 forklift have been added to the annual MRVSEA exhibits. Included in annual exhibits is the 1964 C-20 Chevy pickup used by Friedrich Implement Co., Inc., mechanics to make on-the-farm service calls during the 1960s and 1970s. To round out the MRVSEA annual Friedrich exhibit, in September 2016, the Friedrichs brought a never previously displayed Allis Chalmers/Friedrich Implement Company illuminated outdoor advertising sign.  Scroll to the bottom to see a slideshow and parade video of the Friedrich Collection, courtesy of owner, Gary Friedrich!