Official opening of'Leons Classic Appliances'

[mayfan69]

Hi everyone,

 

After nearly 3 long years and a lot of hard work, I finally had the 'official' opening of 'Leons Classic Appliances' this weekend.

 

A number of family and friends including Nathan (Brisnat81) and Michael came along to enjoy some food and drink and see the unveiling.

 

Here are some pics from the opening including of a recent acquisition: a rare fully programmed Hoover 585.

 

Any international members would be very welcome to come and view the collection if / when you can make it over to Australia one day.

 

Cheers

Leon

 

[frigilux]

Wow! Great collection, Leon, and congratulations on the grand opening of the museum! The kitchen table and chairs in photo #10 are excellent as well. Had always heard about Hoover's top-loading automatic, but never knew anyone who actually had one. I was particularly taken with the pushbutton KitchenAid and the 1960 Frigidaire.

All your hard work paid off; it's a beautiful (and wonderfully staged) collection!

 

[wilkinsservis]

Brillant effort

Absolutely fantastic work Leon!!!

I am SOOOO jealous of your Hoover 585. If you look on my automaticwasher profile written in ~ 2004 that this was my dream machine. I remember seeing it in 1970 when 6 years old in an appliance store in Chatswood NSW when my parents bought a 535. I could even tell you where it was in the lay out of the store. Dad bought the Hoover because he said a Hoover twintub had given them very good service. In fact I think that a Whirlpool, Simpson or Wilknsservis bought at the same time would on average have given better and longer service. It lasted approx 9 years.

You deserve to be very proud of your application and discipline.

 

[combo52]

Wow incredible achievement

It was just over two years ago that I was there and the building hadn’t been constructed at all.

 

This is probably the most impressive appliance museum done to date and so little time.

 

Can’t wait to visit again, your parents look great, tell them hello for me. They must be very proud to have the best museum of appliances in Australia right at their own backyard.

 

John L.

 

[gansky1]

Wonderful job, Leon, the place looks great.  You have done so much in a relatively short time, congrats on the accomplishment. 

 

[toploader55]

Just beautiful Leon.

Congratulations on your gorgeous collection.

 

[repairguy]

Congratulations! Looks great!

 

[hooverzodiac12]

Congrats Leon! It looks amazing my friend

Josh

 

[gizmo]

WOW Leon. I am gobsmacked. That is fabulous.

In photo 7 - is that a Leonard by Fisher and Paykel? if not, what is it?

what can you tell us about the Stampco automatic?

thanks

Chris.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Amazing!

Wow Leon, it's your new setup is absolutely beautiful, congratulations. Love all of you machines!!! I'm sure this took a lot of work to complete but it was so worth it. Great pictures as well.

 

[ozzie908]

Congratulations it looks amazing !!

Well done I bet your pleased its done.

Austin xx

 

[rpms]

Love the last picture.

 

[gyrafoam]

Very impressive collection and beautifully decorated!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Leons Emporium

Very impressive Leon, worth all the years of hard work, a credit to you and David and family, A what an impressive taster up front , the wringer and twintub of Wilkins Servis, very apt.

Now plug in ya 60`s Perc on the formica table and sit down for coffee n cake , yav earned it !!

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

Now how can you get that Maytag A-906 washer in avocado over here?

To us in the US, she is NOT “just another machine”...

In fact, how did she get way over there????!!!!

— Dave

 

[spiralator60]

Congratulations!

 

[jmm63]

WOW how wonderful and what a fantastic collection. And I love LOVE LOVE your vintage fan collection as well. !!! Well done!

 

[maytagbear]

Wow! Time and dedication!! Nicely done.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Jaw dropping collection Leon. Congratulations!

 

[peteski50]

Wash House!

Leon Congratulations this is awesome Best Of Luck with the collection!

 

[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