seamusuk
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Who wouldnt Kill....
For this kitchen.......
For this kitchen.......
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seamusuk
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Nearly there......
Economy Dryer..Based on the 60s design
Economy Dryer..Based on the 60s design
seamusuk
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seamusuk
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Back page..
Dishwasher and your special Bendix Cocks .....
Dishwasher and your special Bendix Cocks .....
hoovermatic
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They really were the classiest washers ever in UK - I would have one of these over ANY machine going, including Miele. Tragic that they aren't available anymore. They would need to be on an elevated platform in the showroom because to put a Bendix next to a Bush would be a criminal offence!
matchboxpaul
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OMG Guys!!!
Thanks to Matt for allowing it to be posted and to Seamus for doing the deed! Fascinating viewing, revealing two models that I have never seen before.
I assumed that the 'cooker style' dryer was discontinued, when the square doors came in. Never knew that it was continued for a while as their budget 'compact' model.
Also the AW1 model is an eye opener too. Never knew that model existed either - in a similar vein to the cooker dryer, maybe simply an old design eking out its last days in production. based on the old LA model from the 60s?
Does the brochure give the year at all?
Thanks guys for posting and, subject to being able to sign in, I will post the advert of the 7348 Laundry Centre as soon as poss.
Paul
Thanks to Matt for allowing it to be posted and to Seamus for doing the deed! Fascinating viewing, revealing two models that I have never seen before.
I assumed that the 'cooker style' dryer was discontinued, when the square doors came in. Never knew that it was continued for a while as their budget 'compact' model.
Also the AW1 model is an eye opener too. Never knew that model existed either - in a similar vein to the cooker dryer, maybe simply an old design eking out its last days in production. based on the old LA model from the 60s?
Does the brochure give the year at all?
Thanks guys for posting and, subject to being able to sign in, I will post the advert of the 7348 Laundry Centre as soon as poss.
Paul
matchboxpaul
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Silly me for not looking closer!
Brochure dated May 1974.
Paul
Brochure dated May 1974.
Paul
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I was surprised to see the old style drier still around at this time, I guess it must have been the "last gasp" for it before the small model with the drop down door (also badged as Hoover) was introduced. As regards "the kitchen you would kill for", that also was very old fashioned for that that time and it is much more 1960s than 1970s. I have no recollection of the model with the raised control panel at the back at all, I see it has a standard footprint, but it looks a lot bigger - I cannot see how there was ever a market for that at all, given the undercounter models were mich more practical, although there was a later model, and not as attractive looking as this one.
It great to see how many of these old Thorn brochures are coming to light recently, love them
Al
I was surprised to see the old style drier still around at this time, I guess it must have been the "last gasp" for it before the small model with the drop down door (also badged as Hoover) was introduced. As regards "the kitchen you would kill for", that also was very old fashioned for that that time and it is much more 1960s than 1970s. I have no recollection of the model with the raised control panel at the back at all, I see it has a standard footprint, but it looks a lot bigger - I cannot see how there was ever a market for that at all, given the undercounter models were mich more practical, although there was a later model, and not as attractive looking as this one.
It great to see how many of these old Thorn brochures are coming to light recently, love them
Al
Bendix by Thorn Domestic Appliances
Wow, great find there boys, and good to see it posted...again a surprise that the original dryer ( Bendix & Fisholow and MADE IN SPAIN??) was in the catalogue, must have been using up old stock along with the W1 as you all have said...
They where really solid machines, mum nearly went for the Bendix in 1978 but I knew the matching dryer would not "Fit the Gap" so was persuaded to buy the Slimline Servis...which is still going strong today at my great Aunt Bessie`s house!!!
have the later washer with earlier dryer - lovely & quiet,
Wow, great find there boys, and good to see it posted...again a surprise that the original dryer ( Bendix & Fisholow and MADE IN SPAIN??) was in the catalogue, must have been using up old stock along with the W1 as you all have said...
They where really solid machines, mum nearly went for the Bendix in 1978 but I knew the matching dryer would not "Fit the Gap" so was persuaded to buy the Slimline Servis...which is still going strong today at my great Aunt Bessie`s house!!!
have the later washer with earlier dryer - lovely & quiet,
matchboxpaul
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You wait for years....
....and then it all surfaces at once!
Like Al syas, its amazing that all this Thorn stuff has surfaced over the last year or so.
From the couple of newly preserved Bendix square door dryers, to Mikes fantastic 7147B washer (literally just up the road from my Grandmas!) to all the brochure information that has surfaced over the last couple of months.
Really great to finally get a grasp on this once proud name.
paul
....and then it all surfaces at once!
Like Al syas, its amazing that all this Thorn stuff has surfaced over the last year or so.
From the couple of newly preserved Bendix square door dryers, to Mikes fantastic 7147B washer (literally just up the road from my Grandmas!) to all the brochure information that has surfaced over the last couple of months.
Really great to finally get a grasp on this once proud name.
paul
Bendix 7538
Had this one a few years ago but the drum split on it!! The hose was really solid like the Servis twinnies, very quiet...
Had this one a few years ago but the drum split on it!! The hose was really solid like the Servis twinnies, very quiet...
Inside
Bendix 7538 ..
Bendix 7538 ..
paulinroyton
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Hi Guys
Thanks for posting the Bendix info. I have been looking for the Bendix machine my Aunty had and its in this brochure, model AWi.
I can remember it very well, she was so heavy handed yet the machine went on and on and on, lol.
Thanks Matt & SeamusUK for posting it, over the moon now.
Paul
Thanks for posting the Bendix info. I have been looking for the Bendix machine my Aunty had and its in this brochure, model AWi.
I can remember it very well, she was so heavy handed yet the machine went on and on and on, lol.
Thanks Matt & SeamusUK for posting it, over the moon now.
Paul
Does
Anybody know where the Thorn / Bendix factory is in Spain??
I was so surprised to see that the economy Bendix dryer Model 7442, like our first models here was made there according to the brochure - assuming its not a misprint!!
Anybody know where the Thorn / Bendix factory is in Spain??
I was so surprised to see that the economy Bendix dryer Model 7442, like our first models here was made there according to the brochure - assuming its not a misprint!!
paulinroyton
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Bendix 7147
Bendix 7147
Bendix 7147
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Bendix 7147
Bendix 7147
Bendix 7147
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Bendix 7147
Bendix 7147
Bendix 7147
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Bendix 7147
A true classic machine.
Paul
A true classic machine.
Paul
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