Yes, that one really marks the end of an era - after that, they started going cheaper and cheaper chassis.
Hopefully someone who appreciates it for more than just being a cheap mower ends up getting it.
I happened across good condition (including thumblatch catcher) 1980 Victa at the tip last week. Right at the back of a sea of 11 Chondas (I checked them all and not one choke closed fully - almost all had broken starters).
Bit of a shame the victa has a vertical pull briggs, but it started 2nd pull. Has a bit of a main seal leak - I tipped in a bit of Rislone stop leak to see if it helps. If I have to take the blade carrier off to fix the main seal, a nice 2 stroke will be taking the briggs' place.
