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PART TWO - Discovery

It was in November, 2015 that Member Paul C from Brisbane found a Clyde Minor
in original condition. Though showing clear signs of age, the lawnmower was
complete but was lacking a grass catcher. Close inspection suggests to me that
this machine was not sold with the optional grass catcher.



The machine's alloy wheels were also missing the rubber outer tyres,
but apart from that, it was all there. The colour scheme was yellow for
the motor and handle, and blue for the base. The blue appears to have
had a 'hammertone' finish. The Villiers MK3 Midget engine was stamped
243X. The Villiers documents I have confirmed this was the original
Clyde specification engine.




The front of the machine is beautifully styled, but the blue paint
is now all gone, suggesting a lack of priming at the production stage.
The front 'teeth' grill appears to have been American rotary lawnmower
inspired (e.g. Lawn Boy). The front decal is also missing.



TO BE CONTINUED ...