i have a 1960's victa utility i have had it for thirty years and in that time it never started i took it to mower shop and they couldnt fix it so today i tinkered with it cleaned out carby with turps guess what started first pull runs like a charm old stuff is made to last no plastic crap on it it cuts and runs betterr than my modern victa utility i will use the old victa as my main mower cheers
What a wonderful machine the 2 stroke is and it's a pity that they are being phased out in the country that invented them. I have one of these in my possession for years and |I will never get rid of it. Keep repairing and using it. A lost part of Australia I think.
Those mowers were an absolute icon in their day. Sydney on a Saturday morning was a chorus of two stroke sounds along with a wonderful blue haze of two stroke smoke.
Have this Corvette model which was my father's mower until he passed away. Ours is in very good condition. Have the books, the bag and the tags from new. Thanks for making the video.
I have one, but my fuel cap has glass/plastic window that shows how much fuel is in it, the opposite end is stepped pyramid shape to show full, 3/4 1/2 1/3 full petrol.
lovely machines from the 1960s and 2 stroke qaulity and the wind up impulse starters were good for some people and i do believe that Model did had a cover for the discharge port chute and a solid metal catcher
Does everything in Australia have a snorkel... Nash just kidding. Most folks think having a snorkel is for water fording on vehicles but actually to get the intake of the engine up higher out of dusty conditions from dirt roads.
i have a 1960's victa utility i have had it for thirty years and in that time it never started i took it to mower shop and they couldnt fix it so today i tinkered with it cleaned out carby with turps guess what started first pull runs like a charm old stuff is made to last no plastic crap on it it cuts and runs betterr than my modern victa utility i will use the old victa as my main mower cheers
What a wonderful machine the 2 stroke is and it's a pity that they are being phased out in the country that invented them. I have one of these in my possession for years and |I will never get rid of it. Keep repairing and using it. A lost part of Australia I think.
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Those mowers were an absolute icon in their day. Sydney on a Saturday morning was a chorus of two stroke sounds along with a wonderful blue haze of two stroke smoke.
YESS INDEED BLUE HAZE UNDER A BLUE SKY IM DOING MY BIT WHILE THE DIKE NEXT DOOR USES RYOBI LI-ION BEDROOM TOY
What a classic mower, I have many VICTA mowers they are my passion. Keep this mower mate.
Have this Corvette model which was my father's mower until he passed away. Ours is in very good condition. Have the books, the bag and the tags from new.
Thanks for making the video.
I wouldn't use it to mow. It is a collection piece!
I had one for 20 years that was given to me because it would not start. What a machine I could start it.
I have one, but my fuel cap has glass/plastic window that shows how much fuel is in it, the opposite end is stepped pyramid shape to show full, 3/4 1/2 1/3 full petrol.
A great mower my parents had one easy to start and fun to start
Brilliant old machines a shame that the modern day victa don't have the same quality
I can't be sure but I believe that Victa made their own engines then.
Nice mower wish we had those in the states
Haven't tried yet. It's free to a good home. Even has the original catcher!
Yours is so quiet compared to mine lol. I dont think theres any sound deadening material in my muffler
lovely machines from the 1960s and 2 stroke qaulity and the wind up impulse starters were good for some people and i do believe that Model did had a cover for the discharge port chute and a solid metal catcher
I have one with a plastic catcher
@@RichieRich845 yep a common option for sure and they also came in the metal type for sure.
A friend of. Mine. Father had a. Crotck moter.
I have just finally found the exact same mower but with no catcher. Do you know if this machine had a plastic or metal catcher?
metal
Does everything in Australia have a snorkel... Nash just kidding. Most folks think having a snorkel is for water fording on vehicles but actually to get the intake of the engine up higher out of dusty conditions from dirt roads.
I love the old Victa mowers as well. Unfortunately I'm downsizing and simplifying my life so this beaut has to go.
have you sold it yet?
who made their engines in those days
victa
They made their own engines