I sure would not mind geting an older mount like these, but not quiet so heavy so it can still me moved around. The problem is there dont seem to be made anymore. I have heard a lot of good things about the Astro Optical made Samson mounts, but alas they dont make them anymore. Lately i am not convinced that a motorised dob is not a better solution. Another solution is a Fork mount like t the one being disscused at Coudynights ATM thread.
http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthrea.../o/all/fpart/1
It amazing what the ATM'ers do, i just dont have the skills.
Davo perhaps the mount you are refering to this one, it has been in the Asto mag's earlier this year as i recall.
http://www4.tpgi.com.au/users/daveg/
Regards