What I like about this model is it is very distinctive over others and is year specific. No rivet counting required here!!
Another thing I like is it is the first with that cool looking engine cowl that was to be exploited heavily on quite a few models, not the least of which was their flagship domestic model, the self propelled models from 1978.
This represented the debut of their very successful thumb latch catcher era that continued in the professional series, after the domestic mowers changed over to the simple rear flap mounted design.
This was also a time of enormous hype and optimism surrounding the Victa brand. Very ahead of its time really.
