1963 Kenmores - now I have MORE turquoise in the house!

[revvinkevin]

I've always liked the styling of these early '60's Kenmores... and NOW I have a set and in TURQUOISE no less! These are VERY cool! They are my 2nd favorite set now!

So without further ado............

 

[revvinkevin]

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[revvinkevin]

And the really cool part is... they light up!

They do need some work thought. The dryer needs a motor and the washer needs a little TLC too..... but that's OK!

 

[revvinkevin]

Umm, is this what you would call a "sea of turquoise"?

;-)

 

[volvoguy87]

I like it!

It's so Turquoisular,
Dave

 

[scott55405]

You just keep finding all these wonderful things! Very nice set.

 

[whitekingd]

A few months ago that same turqoise Kenmore was at our St. Vincent de Paul. It was a suds - saver, no less! I wanted it bad, but I had no place for it. My Grandmother had the same set, only in white. I spent many many hours watching that machine!

 

[christfr]

very nice!!!!!!!!!

 

[dnastrau]

Kenmore 70 series

Nice find Kevin - I always loved the styling too. My aunt and uncle had the same set in white. Sears must have offered this model for a couple of years as they bought them new in '65. They still have the owner's manuals with the dates written in them (I wish they still had the machines too...)

They replaced the washer in the early '80's and the dryer around 1990 if memory serves.

Andrew S.

 

[turquoisedude]

Are trying to take over the title of "turquoisedude" or what?? LOL
Seriously, what a beautiful pair - yet another dream machine found, saved, and enjoyed! Congratulations!!!

 

[appnut]

Beautiful Kevin. I know me all pretty much know what the control panels look like, but can we still see close-ups of the panels? thank you. Bob

 

[revvinkevin]

The washer controls.....

 

[revvinkevin]

And the dryer..... per your request!

BTW Paul... Umm... no I'm not trying to take your name away, I think that name still BELONGS to you! LOL ;-)

 

[Unimatic1140]

Wow, those are really pretty Kevin, how fun. You are getting quite the collection!

 

[golittlesport]

wow, Kevin! Nice!!

 

[drewz]

OMG! AREN'T THOSE 70 SERIES?

Kevin,

GREAT SET! I would pay BIG $$$ for those!

I much prefer the control lighting concept of the 70's rather than the big glass panel of the Lady's.

 

[rayjay]

This brings back memories. The washer was my parents first automatic washer. I remember when it was delivered. It was so exciting since we washed clothes with a wringer. lol

Well...the machine was nice at first, but kn a 5 year time period, we had to replace 3 water pumps, and a motor. My dad got disgusted and bought a Frigidaire RapidDry 1000.

Let me know how the machines run.

Ray

 

[autowasherfreak]

Very nice Kevin! Congrats on another great find! Hope to washer videos soon.