Gilson 965 Deluxe

The Gilson 965 Deluxe is a 1965 riding lawn mower manufactured by Gilson. It features a 5 hp Lauson V50 gasoline engine with a 199 cc displacement, air-cooled vertical shaft, and manual recoil starter. The transmission is a belt-driven gear type with 1 forward and reverse gear. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. The mower weighs 260 lbs (117 kg). Attachments include a 25" mid-mount mower deck with a 1-blade cutting width of 25 inches (63 cm) and cut height from 1.5 to 3 inches (3 to 7 cm), as well as a 36" front-mount blade (Gilson 660). The original price was $300 in 1965.