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Here are some before and after pictures of my 1961 Wizard garden tractor. It was sold by Western Auto and was Built by Bolens. It is the same tractor as a 1961 Bolens Ride-a-matic. At this time it is the only one that I know of.I found it on ebay several years ago in New York and it was a rust bucket in bad shape. It cost me twice as what I paid to get it shipped to Salem Oregon. It sat here for several years until my friend Dave restored it for me. Dave had a 61 Bolens years ago and was looking for one again.


I had some extra ones so we worked a deal and he restored it. As far as we can tell the Wizards were painted orange and the wheels were what ever the color of the Bolens ones of that year. I also have a 57 Wizard and Dave has found a 59. I have heard of about five other of the 57 Wizards but not any other of the 59 or 61 models. Dave has restored several garden tractors over the years for me and does a great job.


I have taken it to a lot of shows and display it with the other Wizard that I have and my Bolens Ride-a-matics. If any one has one of these or any info on them please let me know. I have never seen any of them with any decals so I am really unsure if they had the same as the Bolens, some thing different or no decals. thanks, Steve