Hello Jack

After reading the bit about the split drum and the ability to slip the clutch on the 18-inch model, the Ransomes I used was definitely an 18-inch Model 5. Same handle bars, Villiers 2-stroke motor, crank handle, split rear drum. I would have used it until about 1961-2 when Dad bought the early model Scott Bonnar 35 with the square fuel tank. He bought the SB at the mower dealer in Northmead in Sydney very close to Howard Rotary Hoes - a Howard Junior Mk2 was also another machine I used!

Now to find one of these, as well as the other two to restore! I'll need a new shed soon.

I noticed another bloke on this site has recently posted an ad for a SB 35. They were a great mower.

Thanks for your interest and I look forward to seeing your history on them.

Kevin (Ruggers)