The frustrating thing - that has bugged me for years - is the
styling of the Sabre. It is similar to the Qualcast, but also to
a number of others.

It is clear that it is American lawnmower inspired.
Specifically, I refer to the 1950s Lawnboy:-
[Yes, I looked at the Corvette too!).

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The thing is this: look at the following machines...

Masport Rotacut (c1955)
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Pye-Tecnico Powermatic (c1958)
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Qualcast Lawnspeed (c1958)
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The Masport used the Johnson 2-stroke (aka Lawnboy Ironhorse engine).
The Tecnico used the Kirby 2-stroke (licenced Johnson).
The Qualcast used a JAP 2-stroke.

There are differences in the chassis of each make.
I believe Masport, Whirlwind, Tecnico and Qualcast are all
derivatives of the American Lawnboy.

I do not believe this off-set wheel design survived on
AUS or NZ machines past the 1950s. Essentially we didn't
take to that style. That's a good thing, I think.

What is unknown, is whether there was any commercial
association between the AUS and NZ makers, and Lawnboy.
Interesting question I have been wanting to ask for some time...

Thanks again Kye for bringing this mower to our attention.
Any other photos of this machine would be welcome (including underneath).
It is amazing how your Facebook page is revealing so many rare mowers.

Cheers & thanks.
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Jack