I ran across this non-Sensation project, but it was so cool I had to share it. This guy designed a custom mower based on a 16" deck and a snowblower motor to look like a 1950s car complete with tail-lights and branding. Maybe it will inspire some Sensation mods! The complete story and many more pictures taken as the project was worked on was found here on oldminibikes.com

Picked up this NOS lower grass deflector for my 21 inch a Professional. I then checked out a Craig’s List ad for a minty rear grass catcher. I passed on that one but the seller had a stock of Sensation catchers. After rooting through them, I landed this beauty! A little elbow grease and she’ll be goos as new!

Joe

Up for sale are 3 mowers. The green one is all original residential used mower from 1976. I put a new standard exhaust valve in, new gaskets, new carb diaphram, new plug, oil. Runs very nice and smooth. Smokes a little at start-up otherwise is a great machine. Many years left on it. I'd like 250 for it. The orange fixed handle mower is a mower I built form the ground up a few years ago for a lady... It has the primer bulb carb for easy starts, runs very very good and smooth.

Another collector whose machines feature a true to original restoration quality, is Tommy. Using all brand new old stock factory parts and professional color-matched paint, his mowers are literally factory new. He promises several of these mowers to hit the scene this summer.

One of the most ardent Sensation mower collectors is also one of the most elusive here. Leigh has been active in the community since 2006. He has met with me on many occasions for advice, service and parts. The level of detail in his machines are unsurpassed. It often takes him YEARS to complete one machine. He even has the bolts powdercoated!. He may not post a lot here, but he's always on and contributing on the front lines.

In case I ever get accused of posting the same factory spec'd 110908 over and over. Here's two side by side from this winter. One for a project and one for a member!. Complete Sensation factory spec'd 4hp. You don't see this often. Keep in mind I have another very special super secret project in the works with another 110908 Sensation spec'd motor already underway!!!

Here's a mower from one of our Arizona brethren Waymond. I did a copper colored motor for his blue deck. Reports starts first pull and runs great!