POD 1/19/2017

[brucelucenta]

1956 models, if I am not mistaken. They had the little white glass timer dial that lit up when it was operating. I have only had one of those sets. Found it in that open field of washers and dryers where I used to get them and fix them up for $5 a piece. They weren't as popular as the next year. The 1957 models were VERY popular because of the novel design I am sure. They had the same mechanism as the previous animatics. Nice looking machines and refreshing after Frigidaire having the same basic looking model for so long.

 

[frigilux]

1956 models really did step up the console design game for Frigidaire. It began quite a run of excellent consoles for the brand. Did the agitator also change to the 'rubber rings' in '56?

I used to like the '58 console the best, but there are so many great ones---well into the 1960s. The clamshell console that closes is really awesome ('62 or '63 maybe?).

 

[frigidaireguy]

1956 was the first year for the 3-ring pulsator. Also the first year for the light gray tub. First year for the lighted dial also. Would love to have a set of these machines.
Bob

 

[gyrafoam]

After the pot-metal look of the '55 the '56 looked pretty elegant. I really liked the copper trim. It looked great on the pink machines, although I was not a two-tone fan. The white tops looked contrived to me.