I believe the "Customline" appliances were introduced in 1957, and I'm not sure for how many years they were offered. The handle on this refrigerator matches the handle on the TOL free-standing models for 1957. Very nice refrigerator!
Lawrence
This unit is definitely a 1957 model. It also has it's own matching built in freezer. Customline was introduced in 1956 and ended in 1960. I have a '56 Hotpoint frig in pink but it's not Customline series although it's identical. I have lots of Customline pamphlets and manuals if you need any more info. I also have the owners manual for your frig if you want me to photocopy it.
Would you believe I'm dragging something else home Friday?? : )
-Ben I'll tell you about it after work, LOL
As for this one, I plan on tidying it up a bit and squirreling it away for a rainy day. Not sure really where it'll end up in the new place...a pink Rec. Room maybe? Oh boy.