Flair Morning

[toploader55]

Well, Look what ended up in my "Neck of the Woods". Been going through quite a drought here on the Cape.

I've been wanting one of these for years.

And she ain't even gussied up yet !!!

Presenting the 1961 Flair !!!

 

[toploader55]

The Oven...

Looks like it was hardly used at all.

And the Cook Top is so shiny.

 

[toploader55]

Even came with the Bill of Sale from 1961

And the Owner's Manual and the "Broiling Chart".

 

[toploader55]

I just LOVE the pattern on the glass for this year.

This will keep me busy for a few days.

I was hoping Uncle Arthur was going to pop out of the oven the first time I opened it.

 

[perc-o-prince]

That's great, Eddie! Looks like it was delivered to a home mere minutes from us when it was first purchased. Maybe someone took it down to their Cape house when they got something newer.

Chuck

 

[toploader55]

Hi Chuck

That's what happens a lot here. I almost sense there will be a new mini rush of vintage minty appliances soon. Most of the appliances I have found here have been "seasonal" use.
Either New from the get go or used a few years at the residence and than shipped to the summer home.

Can't wait to get the Flair in place and have Larry and Louise Tate over for a roast !!!

Martinis and Pearls. LOL.

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Wow Eddie, she's a beaut! Congratulations! Please post more pictures when it's installed.

 

[stevet]

All it needs...

is for you to mount a KD10 in the bottom half of the cabinet!
Looks really great. And what a conversation piece it will be!

 

[philr]

Congratulations Eddie!  

 

[appnut]

Present value today would be $2826.70 and that's just the 30" model. 

 

[toploader55]

Thanks Guys

I'm just about to go out to the Garage and start pre detailing.

Pics to follow. I think I'll need to "Skunk" a few parts off of the PullnClean to make this original,

Like the Porcelain Drip Pans and the Burner Support for the "Heat Minder".

Thank You Phil and Bob... Yeah, This range was more than TOL back then.

 

[frigilux]

Congrats, Eddie! That's a beautiful Flair, and in such great shape. I agree with you about the stylish pattern on the glass---snazzy.

 

[toploader55]

Just in from the Garage

Just detailed the front and nobs.

Good Lord. This is coming out like NIB.

Scary.

 

[appnut]

Eddie, how are your big tall pots going to fit on the back burners?

 

[toploader55]

Well, Bob...

We'll just have to use only the front for big pans.

And the oven is a dight to small, but who cares.

When Larry and Louise are coming ovah, And once you feel those Pearls going around your neck, A Roast and some what evah, to see it cooked on a Flair,

oh those pearls Right Nate ??????????

 

[a440]

Nice!

What a great find for you!

 

It is amazing how these units were built to last!  I see so many of these in Atlanta homes for sale today that are still in use and are fantastically clean.  It is also interesting that most of the kitchens I see these in the Flair's are built in Catty-Cornered in some area of the kitchen.  It truly makes them stand out even more!  They owners must have loved the range because the kitchens are usually rebuilt with all new appliances and counter-tops...however the Flair remains.  I think it is because it is such a practical cooker that is easy to clean.  

 

@stevet:  LOL!  That is an interesting idea!  

 

[toploader55]

A KD-10 ?

Wouldn't a 10 be a dight too early ? Which would be more appropriate...

A KD-12 or a KD-14 ?

Now that would be a Space Saving Cooking Washing Beast

 

[appnut]

I'd say a KD14 since the 12 ended 10/60. 

 

[toploader55]

Thanks Bob

Didn't think of it today until now, but I ran 4 good BobLoads today cooking and baking.

Love the One Armed Wonders, but if I didn't use 2 machines with Double Wash Arms, It would have been 5-6 Loads.

But it's a great idea just like Modern Maid did back in the 70s.

Just a tad bit more thought into the design.

 

[alr2903]

"Love the pattern on the oven glass...."

Eddy did you notice the wall paper in your reply #5,  photo #2?  That is a beautiful Flair.  alr

 

[toploader55]

Geez Arthur

Very Similar.

Good Eye. I hope I will have some more time today for a little more cleaning and detailing.