Thanks CJ for the links confirm that Victa sold the full crank along side the Powertorque, which allowed Victa to capitalise on it's long running proven 160 2 stroke design as the PT took hold.
I always found this model ungainly looking but from front on, it has quite a mean stance. Definitely has grown on me somewhat and is a solid little performer (as long as it runs!). The high mounted fuel tank aids fuel flow.
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Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!