OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Restoring, Customising and Modifying Ride-On Mowers Australian made "Tow Tractor" Brand

You've done a sensational job there Ben, do you mind me asking why you painted it red?

I don't mind at all. Flick back to the beginning of this post ,the photos are from when I bought it and it was a reddish color. I didn't expect this paint to be as vibrant as it is.

There was one of these on ebay a few months ago, it had duel rear wheels and it went for some big dollars, I pointed it out to my wife and I couldn't print her reaction

Ah yes I do remember reading this now. Thanks I ask because I am quite torn weather to paint some of my projects original or not.

Decal on, cutter back together. Getting closer to being done.

That's a beautifully restored machine. You should be proud to do such a high standard on such a scarce machine. Do you plan to use it or show it?

I've done it for my 2 year old son. It will mostly come along to shows that our vintage machinery club attends. Just waiting for some parts for the engine and once it's in I might just have to give it a test mow.

I must say, I love a good TowTractor decal.
It looks like it was stenciled on.

It is certainly a handsome machine.
Thanks for the update. Close now!

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Jack

A good local sign writer sorted it out for me.

I like it....a lot. Where do I look!

Hi all
Motor on and running. Not the original motor but I think the Villiers looks the part and does the job.
Taking it to its first display with our club at our local show next weekend.
Cheers
Ben

G'day Benm

That looks fantastic!
I totally agree about the engine - and I have no doubt it was an
option in the day. I love the round fuel tank too!

I hope you get some good photos (to share) at the next local show,
including detail shots.

Just brilliant!
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Jack

Hi all again.
It has come time for me to part with this project.
I have a price in my mind but pwould like to know what others opinion on price would be and if there would be much interest in it.
I thank you for opinions
Ben

Hello Benm

That's a shame - but nothing can last forever.
Many thanks for giving us great words and images - to record this
rare machine.

I'm useless at pricing [Dr Evil keeps whispering '1M dollars' in my ear]
I do know SB sold these for �328/3/9 in 1964. The Inflation Calculator puts this
at $8,864.11 in today's money.



I suspect this is of no help whatsoever to you.
I hope the machine goes to a good home.

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Jack

Hi Jack, I think that sort of calculation only works on certain things like GT Falcons, Toranas and the Bumble Bee Commodores

Wouldn't it be nice though.
Where would the best place to be to list it for sale?

Hello BenM

I guess the best place would be as many places as possible.

The important thing here is that you have detailed provenance -
the story of your machine.

The trick is to match a prospective buyer to that.
After all, it's not a common machine is it?

You are welcome to link your topic [here] to any advertisement.

Best of luck in the market place.
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Jack