Year of this machine on Ebay?

[2burning]

I was mildy looking at this on ebay, and I asked the person selling it what year it was, and the answer was 1979. I know for sure that doesn't look quite right though. The wheel color is pre 93 or so (not gray). The rectangular lights are post GTH-L. The engine is OHV so a 93-96? Maybe just a 93-96 with repainted wheels or ??? What do you guys think...

[2burning]

I know what you think, that I didn't even put the link in Doh. http://cgi.ebay.com/SIMPLICITY-SOVEREIGN-18-H-P-HYDRO-GARDEN-TRACTOR_W0QQitemZ7746542879QQcategoryZ66761QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Chris727]

I think it is probably a 93 or so. The first 18hp sov's looked just like the GTH-L except for the headlights. I've seen a number of the 18hp sovereigns with white wheels.

[UCD]

Simplicity 18hp Sovereign 1993 to 2000 1692143 Sovereign-18HP 1993-94 1692450 Sovereign-18HP 1995-96 1692796 Sovereign 18HP Hydro 1997 1692798 Sovereign 18HP Hydro (w/ Pwr Steer)1997 1692889 Sovereign 18HP 75th Anniversary 1997-98 1692943 Sovereign 18HP Hydro (w/ PS) 1997-98 1693407 Sovereign 18HP Hydro 1999 - 2000 1693409 Sovereign 18HP Hydro (w/ PS) 1999 - 2000

[KenK]

I would say it's a 93-94 from looking at the seat and tires.

[ramtdodge]

i am not real sure on this one because i have one that is a late 80s and looks similar with a replacment ohv kohler but could possible be newer