Now that the Apex is found, What are the next Holy Grails?

[peterh770]

Now that the be-all, end-all penultimate classic washer has been found, along with several others this year already by other members of this venerable meeting space, what is YOUR ULTIMATE HOLY GRAIL FAVORITE WASHER TO BE FOUND?

Please indicate your ONE top choice:

Mine is the 1968-69 Frigidaire Custom Imperial variable speed "High Fashion" cabinet washer (and dryer).

 

[gansky1]

Good topic, Peter!

I would have to say a solid-tub Norge washer.

 

[eddy1210]

Yes Peter, great topic. Greg, I would love a solid tub Norge too. (And we've got to talk soon about Maytags as well!) But I have to say my holy grail would be this Canadian built early 50's Beatty

 

[peteski50]

Beatty

Hi Eddy,
This looks like a nice machine. Is this a FL with top loading like the Launderall?
Peter

 

[angus]

I would say for me a solid tub Norge Time Line or any Philco from '59 - '67

 

[jamman_98]

I would like....

Fidigaire 1-18 washer with a window on top.

joe
jamman_98

 

[oldwasherguy]

my dream machine

any make from the 1940s or 50s.Don

 

[chestermikeuk]

Servis MK41 UK Top Loader

Produced 1966, named the "All Fabric Automatic"

With a Two Stage "Snap On" Agitator for a more vigorous wash action....60opm with 210d sweep...

 

[unimac104]

early 70' s norge

i would like to find an early 70's norge.

 

[powerfin64]

my dream machine...

67-69 Whirlpool Imperial Mark XII 3 speed washer( with black bakelite Surgilator agitator) and matching 2 speed Dryer.

Rich

 

[gyrafoam]

Mike--------

A Servis with "snap-on tools for more vigorous action"?
Ohhhh baby! Is that why the ad shows that lady waiting anxiously for the "repairman"?

Seriously----would love to see one of those gadgets----got a photo?

Best,
Steve

 

[gyrafoam]

ANOTHER APEX OF COURSE!

Don't give up the search! If this one was out there--------there are others!

 

[hoover1060]

no space yet, but when I have it...

A matched Maytag 806 set
A Frigidaire 1-18... well any GM frigidaire would be great
and maybe a belt drive black panel Kenmore

 

[brisnat81]

A Bolt down

Top Load, Horizontal Axis Malleys machine.

I've just purchased the product literature from the mid 60's off ebay, and I hope these may show up in there.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230004014900

 

[appnut]

Nathan, the front control panel of that Malleys Automatic Twelve looks just like a Blackstone!! Hmm.

 

[tolivac]

I would throw in a vote for a 50's Norge as well-with the "Burpilator" action and the shiney metal lint pan.My Mom had one-liked watching it as a little kid.

 

[christfr]

oh

all id like to find would be a splashy kelvi..aahhh just the thougt of it..how fun

 

[westyslantfront]

I am happy that I finally found a Thor Automagic but sure would not mind another solid tub such as Norge Timeline or Speed Queen with stainless steel solid tubs.

Ross

 

[bobofhollywood]

kelvinator - magic minute

Same here - I think a Kelvinator or an abc-0-matic even would be fun....for me....or a launder-all....and I've never actually owned a unimatic, either...which would also probably please me...

I'd like something like a delorean washer...was there ever one with a stainless steel cabinet?

The thing is here...I'm trying to think of one I'd like to have that I HAVEN'T seen yet~

Fun thread.

I'd like to have one of those GM Frigidaire portable dishwashers that opens up like a gull wing, from the late 60's, I think, and starts with the turn of a knob not unlike turning the key to start your car!~

Also...I always loved the 1955 GE fridge I grew up with - freezer on the bottom, rotating shelves in the fresh food. Two tone cabinet and interior. Lots of lights. I'd like to find another one, though I never saw another in my entire lifetime - so far.

Bob

 

[mayken4now]

50-60's Kenmo set.

 

[pulsator]

I'd like a Unimatic. I know that they are rather common, but I still have GOT to have one. I'd also like to find an avacado 1-18 and an avacado Maytag.

 

[brisnat81]

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Hi Bob,

It does look a bit like one yes, but the ad claims no gearbox, or clutch, and the other ads claim that its bolt down.

I drew the conclusion, that it a H Axis, because the lid is so small. I've only ever seen a TL H Axis that has such a tiny portal.

Even if it is a h axis machine, it's odd that there is no gearbox, how would it get from Tumble to spin

I'll just have to keep my eyes peeled for the holy grail and hopefully one will turn up.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Even if it is a h axis machine, it's odd that there is no gearbox, how would it get from Tumble to spin

It could have two sepeare motors.

 

[bajaespuma]

Peter H770

"Mine is the 1968-69 Frigidaire Custom Imperial variable speed "High Fashion" cabinet washer (and dryer)."

Do you have a picture of this creature?

 

[gansky1]

...or a sliding pulley like Westinghouse f/l'ers

 

[bajaespuma]

My choice:

I don't know if it's my Holy Grail, but I'd be thrilled to find a 1969 Hotpoint Duo-Load that had it's version of a mini-basket. I remember seeing one briefly at Gimble's on 33rd street (Gimble's had all the brands that Macy's didn't carry). I still wonder how it worked. It had a white tub and a turquoise spiral fountain-style agitator. Unlike its cousins, you could do a separate wash in the big tub while using the mini-tub. It was rated very low by CU that year but it was a gorgeous machine.

I think the dryer in this ad was already a re-badged GE

 

[gansky1]

Excellent choice!

 

[DADoES]

Anybody got the functional details on how this worked?

 

[pulsator]

That is just plain awesome...

 

[laundryboy]

Frigidaire 1-18 washer and dryer in Coppertone