Hello Sean

A lot of questions there.

First, I have to ask whether the 'bingo caller' is also the 'bus driver'?
I am not suggesting an inbred community, but your 'operatives' network
is quite complex for a small 'operator'.

Oh yes, Villager is the more important lawnmower manufacturer.
Amplion was a clever marketing company - Villager, a true 'range'
manufacturer that was much more of a challenge to Victa than Amplion ever
was, or could be!

They were also innovative; with their 'twin cooling'
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Your machine would look fantastic restored, and is - in my view -
your most significant lawn mower.

Hope this helps.
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Jack