I was wondering why you of all people hadn't replied. I thought maybe you dismissed it because it wasn't for mower use but surely not, just look at it's perfectly preserved condition.

You haven't seen this have you?
https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/37513/model-vc-160-n-o-s-1972-v111.html

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