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Hey,

This is the coolest mower! It's a Speed Buggy edition and I'm rebuilding it but know nothing about it as far as manufacturer, etc. Anybody have any ideas where I can do some research and find out about it? It's definitely a vintage mower and cool collector item. It would be great to use as a promotional tool for a landscaping company! Any points in the right direction would be greatly appreciated! Check out the photo. It's not the actual mower I have but is the exact same thing. Don't have a photo of mine available yet but it might as well be it! Thanks and have a great day!

Boy that seat looks like it would be for the iron butt club.

reynoldston said:

Boy that seat looks like it would be for the iron butt club.

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That is SO funny.... You're right, the seat is probably going to be the only thing that gets 'modified' away from original. Can't wait to get pictures of this up after it gets finished! Have a great day!

Is the body fiberglass? :confused3:

midnite rider said:

Is the body fiberglass? :confused3:

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Yes it is. I have a couple of minor patches to do on it around a couple of edges but otherwise it's in great shape! Thanks for the question and have a great night!

It reminds me of Wall-E. :laughing:

Wall-E... now that is funny.

midnite rider said:

Is the body fiberglass? :confused3:

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Ye! it is, and needs a bit of repair. Not much but some. Have been too busy to work on it lately but it's not forgotten! Sorry it took a while to reply... Have a great day.

aron33mc said:

That is SO funny.... You're right, the seat is probably going to be the only thing that gets 'modified' away from original. Can't wait to get pictures of this up after it gets finished! Have a great day!

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You should be able to actually find a covered cushion that is made for that seat.

Did you ever find out anything more about who made them? I found this on Smokstak while poking around. Evidently JC Pennys marketed them, and according to member Dick DeBuse, who has always got good information, they were made by General Appliance and called Bonanzas.

Early 70's JC Penney rider w/dune buggy body - SmokStak

1970 Mini-Dune Buggy Lawn Tractor by General Leisure Products Corp Press Photo

Why doesn't somebody make something fun like that again?

bwdbrn1 said:

Why doesn't somebody make something fun like that again?

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It was a sign of the times then. Check out the custom wheels on the front. Maybe they could make a retro mini buggy like they did the Camaro, Mustang and Challenger. :thumbsup:

Here is a couple images of a gold buggy. Love the metalflake and chrome steering wheel and body. Nice touches with the chrome light and engine housings also.

That would make a cool racing mower, I think so anyways. Now I just might have to find me one of them.

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A few details are different on this model in red.

Neat chrome touches on the engine. The mag wheels on that gold one are definitely a blast from the 70s past.

really cool mower :thumbsup::thumbsup:

K-Pro-Mowing said:

really cool mower :thumbsup::thumbsup:

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I agree! :thumbsup:

midnite rider said:

1970 Mini-Dune Buggy Lawn Tractor by General Leisure Products Corp Press Photo
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Where did you get that? I've been looking for some info on this thing. Thanks for posting it! Have a great day!

bwdbrn1 said:

Why doesn't somebody make something fun like that again?

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I have to agree! Have a great day!

aron33mc said:

Where did you get that? I've been looking for some info on this thing. Thanks for posting it! Have a great day!

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It was from a brochure for sale on flea bay.

Here are some more images I got from the Smokstak forum.

bwdbrn1 said:

Neat chrome touches on the engine. The mag wheels on that gold one are definitely a blast from the 70s past.

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Can't wait till it's finished... A lot of work though. Been sitting for at least twenty years... Have a great day!

midnite rider said:

Here are some more images I got from the Smokstak forum.

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Wow! Thanks for those images. My uncle and I were wondering about some of the color schemes because a lot of it is very faded. Can't wait to show him! Have a great day!

midnite rider said:

It was from a brochure for sale on flea bay.

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Flea Bay... I love it! I'll have to look it up on there... Have a great day!

midnite rider said:

Here is a couple images of a gold buggy. Love the metalflake and chrome steering wheel and body. Nice touches with the chrome light and engine housings also.

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Kind of partial to the red but honestly, they are all cool looking! Have a great day!

Two-Stroke said:

It reminds me of Wall-E. :laughing:

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Ha Ha! True... The young nephews think so too. Doesn't look right now all taken apart though....lol Have a great day!

bwdbrn1 said:

Did you ever find out anything more about who made them? I found this on Smokstak while poking around. Evidently JC Pennys marketed them, and according to member Dick DeBuse, who has always got good information, they were made by General Appliance and called Bonanzas.

Early 70's JC Penney rider w/dune buggy body - SmokStak

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Thanks for the info. I'll check it out. Kind of figured it was JC Penny or Montgomery Ward.

Mwh0428 said:

That would make a cool racing mower, I think so anyways. Now I just might have to find me one of them.

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I was thinking the same thing! Watched those races on TV. They're FAST! Think one has to be just a bit crazy to do it. I'm there! Have a great day!