Hello Toja
As the Forum Historian, this is fantastic information.
The Fairlight having being named for its lighter colour is new information.
I feel we are on the cusp of understanding electric mower history.
I was the first to identify Australia's first rotaries as being ... electric!
The electric mower remains under-appreciated on these shores, and I feel
Victa introduced electrics with the European market in mind.
So ... to answer your questions ...
I am annoyed that rarity does not have a direct relationship to value.
The more important that these machines are saved. Your mower is rare.
The danger is in that collectors have not yet seen the importance of these
machines to vintage mower history. For whatever reason, collectors have
shunned electric-powered mowers as a valid lawnmower form.
So I hope a collector will come forward and preserve this mower.
I really appreciate you contacting this forum.
Hope this helps.
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Jack
