Norman Wilkins

Update : Have now got this machine running and driving, carb needed a good clean, and the ignition coil was dead so replaced. Drives very well for a 48 year old ! Steering is a bit loose so next job is to have a look at the fascinating 'chain and gear' set up to see if there is any adjustment. Then a proper clean of all the metalwork and treat with Owatrol oil to preserve the original patina. Only thing I will paint is the deck to return to the correct colour but will use a matt finish so it isnt too obvious. Real pleased with this machine and so glad to save it from scrap.

I've been collecting and working on Westwood Tractors for some years, and have a few, and yesterday took delivery of a W11 Mark 1 after wanting one for some time. I am very much into original patina so am very pleased with the condition of the paint and decals . The only thing is at some point the gear change has been repaired and although it works well I would like to fit an original lever and leather boot/cover. Does anyone possibly have one they would sell ? The machine has sat unused in the dry for many years so my first job is to get it running , then clean the paintwork and treat with Owatrol oil to preserve it. The deck is nice and solid but has been painted with zinc primer so I will probably return it to original colour. Very pleased with this machine, and looks great parked with my Mark 2 W11, my T1000 and my work horse D1200. Proper engineering these Westwoods ,built to last !

I have a few Westwoods too and I have just got a Mark1 W11 same as yours. My cover over the gear selector is missing and the lever has been modified and as the machine is so original I want to put it back to original spec. Did I notice you had a couple for spares or am I mistaken ? I am in Cornwall so not too far away. Your machine looks super, you have done such a nice job bringing it back to life.