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#53056 27/01/14 10:34 PM
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I am looking for a Scott Bonnar model 33 or Bonmow with a Villiers engine. I need the mower to promote my children's stories, Mervin the Magic Mower, and would prefer one that needs to be done up & with a catcher if there are any out there. Can any one help me locate one?

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Hi again Mervin, the Scott Bonnar Bonmow and the 16" Model 33 are 2 different mowers entirely.

Introduced in 1953, the 14" Bonmow petrol mower was finished in cobalt blue baked enamel and fitted with a Villiers 2G 70cc 2-Stroke. Later the fan-cooled 3g Villiers was fitted.

The Scott Bonnar 16" model 33 was first introduced in 1960 and had a Villiers 98cc Mark 3 Midget 2-Stroke engine...
Later it had a Kirby-Tecumseh HK25 2.5HP 4 Stroke engine fitted and green in colour. wink
You also have this post in the 'For Sale topic, I will move it to the 'Wanted' topic and re-title it for you. wink
Please let us know which model will suit you.
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There was a beautiful Bonmow on ebay in Brisbane recently. Probably priced a little high, but hard to find such a nice example.

HERE is the link

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Thanks Deejay
I have obviously been given conflicting information. I will post a photo of the type of SB mower I am looking for. It is green in colour as can be seen from the photo and the handles come straight up from the sides of the mower.
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Mervin
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Thanks rolla16v. My SB had the handles coming straight up from the sides, not meeting in the middle. I think I have been told the wrong model number.
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Thanks for fixing the 'For sale' topic Deejay
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No problems Mervin.
The model you are chasing is Scott Bonnar 16" Model 33 with the 98cc. Mark 3 Midget, 2 Stroke Villiers engine.

This machine was first produced at the Scott Bonnar Thebarton factory in 1960 and was said to be a "robust" machine, manufactured for the domestic market.

These machines are fairly rare these days but occasionally you will see them pop up for sale on eBay.

I will modify the title of this thread to reflect your wishes.
Good luck and good hunting Mervin,
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