That is probably why I like my bare bones cheapest model green steel deck Victa Powertorque model from the late 80s/early 90s vintage as it has the smallest engine cover of the lot with the barrel fins fully exposed.
This thing is seriously options challenged with non ball bearing wheels, plain non comfort grip handles and no full wheel covers, just centre caps with the plastic wheel splines showing. Love it!!
Thankfully it's missing (penetrating) rust options as well. You'd like this one B_B.


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