What's The Story on These??
 

I am inquiring about a couple items I saw on CL this week as I have never seen them before. The first being a 1300 lawn tractor (actually 2 listed quite a ways a part from each other) and an 445 RER. I can't say that I have ever seen either of these before. I am not sure if these would be considered rare collectibles or whether their production numbers were low due to simply being junk. I am not interested in purchasing them, just wanting to expand my knowledge base. Any info, facts, or opinions welcome. Thanks! Aaron

http://chambana.craigslist.org/grd/4476632344.html

http://chambana.craigslist.org/grd/4475561736.html

The story on the first one is they probably never sold much because there ugly and the rer is cool

That 1300 is a ugly little duckling, but ain't no worse than most nowadays. The 445R I remember a neighbor had one. Wonder whatever happened to it. Kinda neat little mower!