1956 Thor Automagic.....what kind of price to offer?

[mayfan69]

Hi Guys

Below is a brochure of the Oz version of the Thor Automagic...known here under the name of "Healing/Thor".

I received a call from someone who has 2 of these machines...one complete but with a burnt out motor and one as a shell but with parts to restore it.

So, my question is what kind of price would you offer for one? He's going to email me a pic when he can but i just want to know a ball park figure. From what he said...it doesn't come with the dishwashing bowl and keep in mind its not working.

Any assistance would be helpful.
Cheers
Leon

http://www.automaticwasher.org/TD/THREADS/VINTAGE/2009/24693.htm?6

 

[cleanteamofny]

If he's auctioning the units together on the bay, minimum starting bid price should be $250.00 - $500.00 US dollars
only if the machine with the burnt motor is free from rust and porcelian damages.
These machines are rare but price wisely to open bidding process.

 

[toggleswitch2]

Interesting that the word "magic" within "Automagic" is underlined to keep one from assuming/concluding that this is an automatic machine.

(Just bear in mind that this machine has been known to steal and hide trousers/jeans between the inner and outer tub....................)

 

[everythingold]

Maybe it was a flop, but you have the admire the creativity and efficiency mindedness of the '50's. Very cool.