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Thanks for all the comments ! Indeed, Mike, never saw one drain hose setup like that before. Of all the t.t. i've found this one's definitely the most fascinating. First time i see one here at home so i figure that must be kinda rather scarce. Thank you for the advice, Keith; i will take care...

Concorde Model 172 Back data plate

Concorde Model 172 Yet still more motors (spin side)

Concorde Model 172 Looking under: motors, etc. ...

Concorde Model 172 Front located control panel : beautiful black and gold color finishes with gold lettering (is that really en or ?) Anyhow i knew that machine was pure gold ... alas the photo doesn't do justice to the stark beauty of that design

Concorde Model 172 Wash tub

Concorde Model 172 Spin dryer

Concorde Model 172 Can you tell me where are the "money shots" ??

Concorde Model 172 Of all the twinnies I've had, this one is the most interesting.

Concorde Model 172 Made in the U.K. for the Canadian market. I wonder if some of those were equally sold in the U.S. (most probably continental Europe) (??)

Concorde Model 172 from Great Britain to Canada The only piece that is missing is the wash setting knob (?) Will try my luck at finding a suitable replacement at the nearby flea markets, antiques, garage sales, etc. (unless someone on AW has a spare, that would fit, to get rid of...)

And now, drum roll ... ... The latest addition, but not the least, to my twinnie collection : Concorde Model 172

Pictures, as promised ! First of all, the Hoover twinnie ... ... Which i bought from the same guy who sold me the A50, last year... ... And, also, the newly acquired British beauty discussed on this page. This unit will benefit from a fresh new paint, someday (top deck and tubs are in fine...

The two tubs of that Rolls ... ... resemble quite a lot the Emelec / Concorde thing, indeed. Btw: Thx for sharing, Mike, the photos of the work inside the machine. I note there were some similitudes with the then prevalent Hoovermatic designs. Otherwise, a different sort of beast (motors, etc.).

Thank you, Keith (Keymatic), for the infos regarding the Emelec notably (and, yes, for that picture...) Every bit of extra information is precious! Yes, wish to take some pics of it asap (will have first to meet the friend with that 'good' camera...) A big Thank You as well to Launderess, as...

Thank you all for the kind replies. Will share photos of the machine i have, as soon as i can (i should borrow -- not steal ! -- the digital cam of a friend...) The matter of a few days, perhaps. However, a quick search on Google led me to an Emelec washer (mine's Concorde looks EXACTLY like...

Got it ! Hello. The mystery washer is home. It is: Concorde Model 172 - - mfd by Tallent Engineering, Aycliffe, Durham Heard about those machines, but never saw one before! Reminds me the old Hoovermatic my mom used when i was a little toddler (model 0500). This machine was also made for the...

Thank you, Keith... I am, myself, anxious to know more about that new "vintage". Will keep you posted - with upcoming details, and photos to come soon as well.

Oh, that Burco washer ... ... really must be something ! Respray: my "new" little 0617 will need a complete paint restoration, as there is a good amount of rust at some places, only one side could ne called ok. Instead of the sandpaper i will use a spray can of rust remover which will clean...

Sorry no images yet ... ... just a teaser ? First, thanks for your question Austin. For the other tt (from Europe, but still unknown brand at this time) i will most probably go the seller's house by tuesday. Will then bring it home and get to know more about it. A friend of mine is supposed...