Don't despair NK, they may jump in value by then when Powertorque motors become less available and you may be able to command the magic three figure amount relatively easily. I think the days of sub $100 levels for used working Victa 2 strokes or Briggs with good sound bodies are coming to an end as people realise what the alternative is.
I have noticed asking prices on Ebay have increased (sometimes to ridiculous levels) as well a Gumtree.

Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!