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Simpson 164 Having a good go at Hoover in this advertisement. Hoover and Simpson had the largest market share between them, unchallenged till the early 90's when the revolutionary, and well marketed, Fisher and Paykel came along to steal their thunder.

Large model Simpsons Advertisement from 1988

Simpsons from 1983 Updated Minimatic, Delta 10 and Model 144

Waltons advertisement Simpson Models from 1980. The Minimatic, Delta 10 and large size 144 with rocker switches.

And of course the Holy Grail! The Simpson Fabulous 89

Simpson Model 86 Wouldn't it be awesome if one of these showed up? Leon - these didn't operate by solid state controls did they?

I thought I would share with you some Simpson advertisements I found in Trove, the website of the National Library of Australia, which is in the process of making national newspapers and magazines such as the Womens Weekly available online. A wonderful resource from our hard working librarians -...

With the lids open. WIth the lids open and controls at the back. Left side is Wash on/off and right is pubp open/closed. No timer or variable speed.

Spinner.

Pictures for archiving. This is the fibreglass washbowl with its unique paddle action.

Lightburn twin tub with the fibreglass washbowl. Don't see these everyday. Here is the downside, it is in Perth. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181258119973?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

This is the lower level model. It has a cycle knob that turns and capacative touch buttons to select temp, soil level and water level. It doesn't have the soft close lid or detergent dispenser.

And here it is with a full load of towels.

More pics This is the washbowl. As this model is an upper spec machine it comes with a pull out detergent dispenser and the lid is a soft closing type.

I have played with one of these! I have been using one of these for the last 12 months. I bought one after my old Hootag finally ended it's useful life. In all honestly I have not had any of the problems Washer111 has had. It starts about thirty seconds after pressing start, fills a quarter of...

A lovely old Whirlpool in Adelaide. May be of interest to our Australian friends. Look at all those buttons. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/blackwood/appliances/clothes-washer-dryer/1001100903

I just love these NZ auctions. So many of them are funny and clever. It is a shame that so many bogans on ebay australia can't be this articulate but that is beside the point. The advertisement even makes reference to many of our members youtube postings! Enjoy...

Wonderful Hoovers. Love the 560.

Absolutely wonderful. I know these machines are not vintage, but they are no longer manufactured and it is sad to think that these unique machines are going to start disappearing soon. To think that these machines were so commonplace, truly dominating the market. These Hoovers had the best...

Darn - I didn't save the picture. Hope it has gone to a good home.