Can someone please tell me what I have?

[cobra112008]

I was just given this older age Oven. I cannot find the model number anywhere on it at all. I was hoping someone could possibly let me know exactly what I have or any information about it at all would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so very much.

 

[pulltostart]

Stephen,

What a beautiful range!  And, what a gift to receive!  I believe this is a 1966 model GE, which would have been the last year that they offered the Turquoise Green color.  The data plate should be visible on the lower front of the range body, behind the lower storage drawers (seems like they were on the frame separating the drawers).

 

lawrence

 

 

 

[cobra112008]

1966 GE

Lawrence,
Good morning. Thank you for the information. I wanted to let you know that where you’re saying there was a manufacturer metal tag… for whatever reason it’s no longer there. The only thing that’s left behind our 2 small screws that held the tag in place. I’ve been looking online for a few days now and I can’t find another one like this one. Is there a reason for that? Is it rare? I promise you that I have looked and looked and looked and I can’t find an exact match to compare mine to.

 

[pulltostart]

Stephen,

I'm not sure what to say about the data plate.  The original fasteners would have been rivets, not screws.  Interesting that someone felt the need to remove the plate.

 

My information is somewhat limited, but what I can say is - 

 

if this were a 1963 model, it would have been a J404X (no P7 feature),

if this were a 1964 model, it would have been a J446Y (no P7 feature),

if this were a 1965 model, it would have been a J446 (no P7 feature).

 

The above numbers are for GE's best 40" freestanding range with one oven and 3 storage drawers.

 

My 1966 catalog doesn't illustrate any 40" ranges, apparently they had fallen from favor sufficiently to justify not including them in the catalog (although they certainly were offered).  It also appears that 1966 was the first year that GE offered the P7 oven in a 40" range.  The black trim across the oven door and left storage drawer is a rare trim element, possibly offered for one year only.  John (Combo52) has one of these in Coppertone, I seem to remember.  He might be able to tell you more about this specific model.

 

It's beautiful, I hope you can use it and that you find it to be, for the most part, fully functional.

 

lawrence

 

[jamiel]

That was probably the best single-oven range that GE produced that year; presumably they had one or two double-oven ranges above that in the lineup (possibly one without the removable panels and one with the removable panels). Looks like a great unit; may be a little tough to keep as a DD because of the earliest (more complicated) elements are probably tough to source these days.

 

[cobra112008]

1966 GE

Thank you all for your detailed responses. I greatly appreciate you guys taking the time out of your day to respond to me. I’d like to ask one more question if I may? What would this stove be worth? Im going to be trying to sell this oven range to someone that’s possibly interested in it… as I do not need it. If it were yours, what would be a round about asking price? Thank you once again for your information, knowledge, and time.

 

[sudsmaster]

I have a GE P*7 wall oven and it works great. Has been working great for the past 25 years, at least.

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[qsd-dan]

I’d like to ask one more question if I may? What would this stove be worth?

 

Yep, the gut was right again...

 

[pulltostart]

The classic moving target

There are no specific guidelines for price. I would say that there are three variables - 1) the actual, working condition of the appliance, 2) how badly the seller wants to sell it, 3) how badly the buyer wants to buy it.  As I've already said, it's beautiful, but - the P7 feature won't work without a functional clock (do you know if the clock works) and, does the Sensi-Temp burner work (the average for today is that they don't).  And don't forget that few homes today can accommodate a 40" range, regardless of how beautiful and/or functional it is.

 

If your assumption is that you're in possession of a pot of gold, be willing to be disappointed

 

My guess?  $150-$200.  Your mileage may vary.

 

lawrence.

 

[combo52]

Beautiful 40 inch, 1965 or six general electric range

This was the absolute top-of-the-line model for a 40 inch range this year.

This was the second self cleaning 40 inch model GE made. The first model came out in 64. That’s the model I have it’s a Coppertone one it has glass panels at the tops of both doors so little different looking otherwise it’s about the same range.

as far as selling price the first thing you need to know is whether the thing is fully functional if it is fully functional, I would certainly ask at least $500 for it and see where it goes from there more if you wanna be daring but it’s doubtful you’ll get a fortune out of it.

The self cleaning oven will work without a clock. You just have to turn it on and then turn it off a couple hours later, but of course, most buyers would prefer that the clock and other features work. There were two broiler pans and pieces for the rotisserie and the griddle that came with this range. Do you have any of those parts?

Most functional parts, heating elements, etc. can still be found for this range some are a little bit difficult to find.

Let us know how much you list it for maybe somebody here will be interested.

John, also if you encounter any problems with it, myself and others here can advise how to repair etc. thanks for looking us up and posting this.

John

 

[pulltostart]

John,

I doubt this range is TOL, as it only has one oven.  The left compartment is a storage drawer.  Also, I don't see a temperature gauge on the backsplash for a meat thermometer.  

 

lawrence

 

[combo52]

Top of the line GE 40 inch stove

You are correct Lawrence I missed that this is a single oven version, it is, however, the very top of the line single oven 40 inch range for this year. The only one above it would’ve been the double oven version.

Because of my mistake I would revise to maximum value to be closer to $400 but many people would be buying this range for looks and wouldn’t care about how many ovens that it had. It’s a great looking range for a mid century modern house.

John

 

[cobra112008]

1966 GE

Inside the oven I have 3 racks and then something that looks like a smaller rack that’s towards the top and centered in the oven. There’s also a pullout tray type thing. I’m sorry, I don’t know what all of these pieces are called. I’ve also got the matching top range piece that has the fan and light built in it that works perfectly. I wasn’t expecting a fortune for it. I do think it’s really neat and was definitely surprised to see the condition it’s in. I definitely want to sell it. I don’t have room for it and I collect a lot of different things but this isn’t one of them. I’d be willing to make someone a really good deal on it if they were interested in it. I don’t know where you guys are located. I’m in North Carolina, close to Winston Salem.