Pretty In Pink

[swestoyz]

That is by far one of the nicest pre 1966 Maytag automatics that I've ever seen. And to think that it is a rapid advance machine too! This is quite an amazing find - so glad to hear the 'Tag is in such loving hands.

This machine is one of the most beautiful automatics that Newton ever produced.

Ben

 

[rickr]

WOW!! Really nice original Maytag! Great find!! Congratulations.

 

[charbee]

A true "Dream Machine"...many congrats!

 

[bendix5]

WOW What a great find for Reno....I came here in 1979 and back then hardly found appliances of that era. People use them forever here. I think there is a center dial pink maching from that era at the Sargents Maytag south of town. Enjoy your find...
Dano
Bendix5, Sparks NV

 

[bajaespuma]

Tag Hag

When you think of it, this was the perfect washing machine for technically disinterested people like my dear old Mom. One button took care of every decision and even though, as the old smarmy Consumer Report reminded us, this machine wasn't as versatile as the next models down, most people, like my Mom, used one cycle 99% of the time. I think that's why she liked the KitchenAid KDC-17 we had; all she had to do was load the thing and push the "Full Cycle" button. Didn't even have to touch the dial.
They should make these again.

They should make real Maytags again.

Oh..., yeah.

Nevermind.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

You Are Correct

Yes, indeed, Bendix5; that is where she is on display for all to enjoy. Such are the perks of working for the business. I'm trying to display my 1927 Magic Chef Series 1000 range for all to enjoy as well.

RCD

 

[gansky1]

That is just gorgeous! What a neat find in such nice shape. I found the matching pink dryer and a 700 washer in pink last year and converted my white 160 all-button washer into a pink cabinet. That isn't the end of the pushbutton story, but we'll save that for another day!

Love it - use it in good health!

 

[washerlover]

I'm speechless! I'm not a huge Maytag fan, but that machine is gawgeous!

 

[maytagbear]

Drool, whimper, sigh--

ENJOY!

Lawrence/MAYTAGbear

 

[geoffdelp]

WONDERFUL! That is a gorgeous Maytag! It is good to hear a story where it was well cared for through the years; these machines are getting hard to find.

Will you have it hooked-up and use on an ocassional basis? I sure do like my 1964 A700S; I've had it almost a year now and use it every weekend. It is a great machine and I love the thermostatically controlled warm water for washing and rinsing.

ENJOY ... that is a beautiful machine!!!

 

[laundromat]

MAYTAG---The Dependability people.

 

[norgenocker]

totally pinkberry

I love it. Lucky for you the former owner didn't find the Westinghouse slant-front dryer currently on Ebay and keep this one-- I think the Clampetts had a set of these pushbutton 'tags, but not in pink... have fun.

 

[bendix5]

If I may, one day I might stop by and take a look and also meet you. In 1979 We bought a A608 washer from Mrs Sargent and later a electric d308 dryer from Mr Sargent. They are sure nice people...We ran them for years and when we sold our house the buyers wanted them. RIght now we have Neptune front loaders (samsung) which we like. I also have a older A806 in the garage waiting for water hookups. I would like to find a set from the 60's. Thanks for sharing your machine.
Dan

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Catch me if you can...

Bendix5,

I'm almost always on the road. (one of the senior techs). The washer is on static display, so enjoy. One of a few units the business has on display. I was turned onto this site last week by another person visiting from the Bay Area and immediatly felt like I found kindred spirits here. I thought I was about the only one to get worked up about old appliances! Anyway, I wanted to share the Pink Lady with you all. Later I'll post some pictures of the amp set and a gas engine'd grey tub wringer we have here if you want. Also, if there's interest, I'll occasionally post pictures of any old and interesting things I come across and fix while on the road... You'd be surprised how many of the old thumpers and such there are around here due to the vast rural areas and older homes and people here. Wish I'd known of this site sooner as we had hauled off a older clean JetCone set in green with the windows not too long ago... I probably could have found a home for them...

By the way, I have access to plenty of older factory parts and service manuals for wringers forward... Just drop me a line and I'll see if I can help...

RCD

 

[jetcone]

Nothing better than

Pink Pushbuttons for washday!!

 

[fa_f3_20]

What's interesting to me is that cursive font they used on the button legends. I don't think I've seen that on any of the other 'Tag pics I've seen here.

 

[rp2813]

Something tells me RCD is going to be a very popular guy here on A.W.!

I'm not a big fan of pink but must say that machine is absolutely stunning. Drew, you are in the right line of work, that's for sure.

Ralph