Hello Pete
I've got to say that this is a first for me.
This Pope is super-rare.
Introduced, I think, just one year after the first Australian 4-strokes (Turner).
This is as original as it gets.
I need to explain something here:
This is a fully imported Clinton.
By 1962, Pope aesthetically changed the cowling, tank and filter to make it
less 'square' and more in keeping with contemporary looks. I have not found any
advertisement - yet - of these first 4-strokes. For whatever reason, Pope seem
to have not advertised this 4-stroke side-by-side with their own rotary valve 2-stroke.
This has a very unique intake filter that was changed to Pope's own design.
You can see that in the engine parts manual (link already given). It also has a
very square looking cowl. Some would say ugly; I say Wow! How unusual.
One of the most interesting, original mowers I've seen from this period.
Pete, thank you for seeing the vision to SAVE IT.
All very Popish.
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JACK
