Ding Dong....your new washer madam !!!

[keymatic]

Afternoon all,
I can’t believe I have finally got one of my all time favourite vintage washers, it has sheer class, defined styling and is immaculate new condition.

Introducing the new Candy Bi-Matic of 1959

I came by this machine from a friend who lives in Italy, the owner was given it in part-payment for some work that was carried out, however the machine stood totally unused in a garage for nearly 60 years!!

I had the machine shipped from Teramo in Italy to the U.K - it took a few weeks to get here and arrived yesterday to my partner’s house in London.

It comes complete with instruction / registration paperwork, filler hose, Candy laundry tongs...and the machine is in perfect condition.

I know these machines hold mixed opinions with some members on here, but the styling is fantastic. In the day this would have been financially out of reach of most people’s budget..it still has the price tag on it of 91,000 lire !!

Here are some pics of me unwrapping the machine.

I will hopefully upload a vid in the next few days.

Cheers Keith (keymatic)

 

[launderess]

Sweety-Darling!

What an adorable little machine.

Hadn't a clue so looked it up; what a nice bit of kit.

Congrats and have fun with new addition. There's nothing better than getting something new!

 

[tomturbomatic]

Congratulations!

Thanks for sharing.

 

[appnut]

Congratulations Keith.  Your smile and facial expressions give a clue as to the degree of your excitement and elation. 

 

[ozzie908]

@keith

What a lovely little machine well done Keith for treating yourself xx

Austin

 

[keymatic]

Thanks Bob,
I have waited about 10years for one of these machines
Cheers
Keith

 

[tolivac]

Like this machine--a twin tub machine with an AGITATOR instead of an impellor.And a heating coil under the agitator.Assume this runs from 220-240V?

 

[foraloysius]

Congratulations! I love the design of the Bi-Matic! Happy washing!

 

[keymatic]

Candy Bi-matic 1959

Cheers Louis,
Looking forward to getting it up and running
Cheers
Keith

 

[chestermikeuk]

Candy Bimatic

Hi Keith, a great find, looks in mint condition, love the fast agitation on this model, and a green agi is something very different than the normal white black or grey.

Is the green twinline hose like the servis then ? dos it split into two pipes underneath to the spin n wash pumps ??

 

[foraloysius]

So, what are the mixed opinions? I never read opinions about this machine, but does it have to do with the short stroke?

I was wondering, does the Bi-Matic have a spin-rinse option? I can't remember seeing such on Youtube. With or without, this machine must get the price for best designed twintub. But then again 1959 was a good year. lol

 

[rolls_rapide]

Was the Bi-matic ever imported and sold in the UK?

Nice machine, by the way. For a 1950's machine it actually looks quite 'space age'.

 

[combo52]

WOW New From 1959

Thanks for sharing your new acquisition Keith, there is nothing so fun as finding something you have always wanted in new condition.

 

It was certainly a nicely styled machine for 1959, beautifully streamlined functional design.

 

John L.

 

[gansky1]

That's a really beautiful washer, congratulations. That agitator is a beautiful design.

 

[keymatic]

Hi Mike,
I do like the green agi, the 4 vanes are slightly twisted at the ends to makes the movement even stronger, the twinline hose is like the Servis hose, this one is weird in the sense its square, or should i say both of them are square. I will take a pic the weekend when im back in London.
Cheers
Keith

 

[keymatic]

Hi Rapide,
The Candy Bi-Matic was available in the UK, I think Candy was sometimes re-badged under the “Household” brand.
Cheers
Keith

 

[keymatic]

Hi Louis,
I did read a few opinons on here before i posted my latest find and some said the sharp / short wash action wasnt to their liking and Italians weren’t very sucessful in the agitator washer market.
I just think its quite different.
With reference to the rinse facility, there is a small jet in the spinner to spray the load, i will update when i get the machine going
Cheers
Keith

 

[hippiedoll]

OOOOOOOOOW VERY NICE!!

I'd love to get a box of CANDY like that one! Hmhmhm.

CONGRATULATIONS on a super buy!
I can't get over that it's from 1959 and brand new! This washer was definitely meant for you!

Again, CONGRATULATIONS!!
Can't wait to see videos
D

 

[keymatic]

Hi Christina,

Thanks for your kind words, I will upload a vid when I get the plug converted to UK one.

Cheers
Keith