Official opening of'Leons Classic Appliances'

[brisnat81]

It was an amazing evening Leon and having seen it grow, I know how much work its taken to turn it into the showpiece that it is today.

It is totally amazing on so many levels. Anyone who gets the chance to travel, really should come and see it.

 

[mattl]

Fantastic!  Well worth the effort, time and money!

 

[eurekastar]

That would be worth a trip to Australia!  You've got a tourist attraction there!

 

[blackstone]

I sure do recognize that agitator and lint filter in photo #2, from my years of servicing Blackstones!

Great collection.

Fred

 

[swestoyz]

Congrats!

Beautiful, just beautiful. Leon, you should be proud of what you've accomplished - building a beautiful collection AND putting together the perfect space for it all!

A great mix of local machines to you, and many from across the pond (and even Iowa!).

I hope someday to stop by for a visit.

Ben

 

[foraloysius]

That is a wonderful collection Leon, congratulations on the new home for them! Are you using a voltage converter for the American washers?

Love your collection of small appliances too, especially that row of Kenwood mixers!

 

[golittlesport]

absolutely fabulous!!!

Stellar job, Leon! Love it!! Thanks for taking the time to post all the great photos. Best wishes!

 

[mayfan69]

Thanks everyone

Thanks everyone for your kind words and comments, much appreciated.

 

A couple of questions answered:

 

Chris: it IS a Leonard by Fisher & Paykel: imported from New Zealand.

 

Two Stampco's came from a deceased estate. Needs a little work: specifically with the Fluid Drive.

 

Dave: the 906 is a hybrid: a genuine 906 control panel I got from Kevin in LA, the top and front cover from John Lefever. It's really an A512 with a 120V 2 speed Maytag motor, again sent over by John.

 

Cheers

Leon

 

[lotsosudz]

WOW LEON

I had to stop viewing your pics of your collection, and wipe the drool off my computer desk. What a stunning collection. Some familiar machines, and some not familiar. would love to see it someday in person. Of course I would have to bring a few dirty items, to test drive a machine or two. LOL
Hugs,,
David

 

[ea56]

Congratulations on such an impressive collection! I’m sure it was a labor of love, but still a lot of hard work to get these beautiful machines in such great condition. Thanks for sharing it here for all of us to enjoy.

Eddie

 

[vacerator]

Wow!

too cool! I watched "Ladies in black" on Amazon Prime last week. It is set in Sydney in 1959. It showcased many mid century Aussie-American products. Am I wrong in presuming that your middle class was more in tune with Canada the USA then also because while your nation fought in WW2 alongside us, and the UK, but only they had war on their own soil, and took longer to rebuild and recover form it?
With a second building next to it of Holdens, Leylands, Chryslers, and Fords, you'd have a huge tourist attraction......

 

[newvista58]

THAT IS AWESOME LEON.....

Thank you for sharing. I have never seen some of those
machines before. They are VERY Cool. Congrats and Good Luck.
Enjoy!!!

Best Washes,

Louis

 

[eddy1210]

I can appreciate the hard work you put into this fabulous display Leon! Hopefully one day Rob and I can make the trip over.

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

Took another gander, more incredible machines!

The Superba Kitchen Aid, which could go back to when Almond was just introduced... That all-push button Kitchen Aid washer with the digital read-out display... And even the relatively plain-Jane, but fairly deluxe Monkey Wards...

All still-very spectacular museum items...!

-- Dave

 

[aussie-plugs]

Beautiful

Hi Leon,

Wonderful! I recognise the edge of an 80's/90's Hoover in #1 ... and am pretty sure that's a shelf of Mistral Gyromatic fans in #8.

I'm one of the lucky people who'd love to see the collection ... as I'm only 2 hours away in Melbourne!

Seriously, what are your opening hours?

Nick

 

[mayfan69]

Hi Nick

Hi Nick,

 

If you're planning to come up, please let me know and i'll give you a look around.

 

Cheers

Leon