NormK I don't think this mower got much use at all, going by the firm front axle, and the well preserved labels all over it. All the non rusting components look almost new, so unless someone straight fueled it in the past, the motor has plenty of potential life ahead.
Thurs is a very solid machine indeed and the rust is purely cosmetic. I might christen in Macca because I'm lovin it lol.


Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!