G'day Chris86

Well, that is a thoughtful, mature, and considered response there.
I totally agree as to historical 'value'.

I do not believe, though, that the straight edge roller or plastic
catcher are design flaws. In fact, Rover, using a plastic catcher on
a roller mower, was quite revolutionary. Today, even on professional
machines, it is ubiquitous and appropriate. And they don't dent!

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...but given the small cost to restore something like this, I'm doing it for the learning experience and sheer pride in the finished product.
I wish more folk thought that way... Having said that ...

I would like to say something about design flaws in lawnmowers:-
Some of the most 'valuable' lawnmowers today are valuable because of their
'design flaws'. It's a lovable point one discusses over swanky, formal
lawnmower parties: the Victa 'Predicta' - for example - who would have
predicted such a folly!

I like your Edmund Hillary (and Sherpa Tensing) line:
"I'm not that person and am happy to do this for the sake of doing it"
Because it is there!

I'm glad another Rover Thoroughbred is being saved.

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Jack