UK Wash & Vac-In - Bank Holiday Weekend

[matchboxpaul]

Mike posted a piccy of the tarpaulined lot.

Here is what was underneath, earlier in the day:

far end on the right is a real real real gem in the form of Servis' first ever washing machine, in the form of the Model A! Only 50 of this machine were ever made and was rediscovered, in a shop, last year.

then Hotpoint countess
then Hoover single tub
then hoover spinner
then frigidaire spinner

on the left:

caravan single tub
morphy richards spinner
servis Mk44 spinner
Servis MkII supertwin......

 

[matchboxpaul]

below is a link to the V-Zug thread in the blue forum.

Lovely looking machines. smart with a flash of retro, with all that chrome.

Ultra silent and smooth....

http://www.automaticwasher.org/TD/THREADS/MODERN/2009/24217.htm?40

 

[paulinroyton]

Hoover Senior

Hi Paul, (Matchboxpaul), many thanks for the information. I love the photos of the Hotpoint Top Loader, well cool. My Mum had the Servis MK72, and was a great machine.

Thanks once again for your help

Regards

Paul

 

[electron1100]

It cant get better than this

MIKE,PAUL, MATHEW

I am stunned by the quality of the photos and the equipment and the atmosphere that comes from them, just amazing.........it is really uplifting to see all this, a rare occasion in my life when i gobsmacked!

And of course all that sweet sugar laden food!..........christ i would be on insulin by tap feed if i went near them, they look very tempting

MIKE
That 3008 is soooooooooooo beautiful

And of course not forgetting the V-zugs, yes they are the most attractive modern machines i have seen

Well just brilliant the whole event

Gary

Ps Mike i didnt realise your dog had gone, so I am very sorry about that, you mentioned something on the phone about her not being around but i didnt know what you meant, sorry

 

[liberator1509]

Amazing pics

Hi guys

What an amazing set of pics - looks like you all had a fantastic time! I'm soooo gutted that I couldn't make it up this time - I can't wait to hear all about it from Rich and Mathew. If I'd known a 1501 was starring I'd have really tried every excuse with the other half...still I'm sure there'll be more times!

Keep the pics coming!

D

 

[chestermikeuk]

Washers

Hey David, sorry you couldnt make it, wont be long before we do another one!!of course just realised the 1501 would have been the Gala equivalent?? We didnt water test it as its got a leak in the outer tub which is procelain as well, its due a visit to Marks repair shop when I collect the 15** thats having a re-haul!!

Cheers, Mike

 

[chestermikeuk]

Wash In

Hi Gary, thanks for your kind words, did seem weird not having the schnitzels about!!!

Yes those cakes!!!there are more photos which I dont have, Alistair must have been up all week with his Sunbeams, you should have seen the car!!! every inch packed to the rafters!!!

The Keymatic had its first outing since the back seal was done, perfect, a little dribble from the door seal on the hot washes but with a roughing up or even new one will be good to go!!!

Cheers, Mike

 

[aldspinboy]

What a beautiful wash in guys I wished I was there ...Got to get to the uk!

Darren k

 

[Unimatic1140]

Oh that filter-flo Hotpoint is just beautiful, I would love to see on run in person someday! How fun, thanks for sharing the pictures you guys.

I've never been to England, hopefully Fred and I can come out and visit you guys sometime in the next few years.

 

[liberator1509]

15**

Hiya Mike

So there is another 15something out there being rebuilt - hurrah - oh I hope its the holy-grail 1509/10 - would be so good to see one of those alive and well again - the REAL Hotpoint Liberator!!

Thanks for the pilot-light pic of the 1501 - isn't that the most cool 1960s image! You're right - the 1500 through to 1502 were sold as GALA in export markets like Ireland and elsewhere - I think even as far as Malta.

Thanks again

D

PS I'll be up in Chester in the next month or so, so might be able to catch you then...in the meantime:

 

[mark1973]

Hi David

You are in luck!

It is the 1509/10 that Mike is having rebuilt so at last there will be a "True" 1509 Liberator working once again.

Mark
x

 

[servisslimline]

thanks

thanks for posting those pics, i was gutted when i saw where you said is wasnt a 310, and i really wanted to see a proper close up pic of one, but thanks anyway, i love the servis quartz 600, ive not seen a good enough pic of tone to se what it looks like but i have now and i really like it, i hope the V-ZUG's are serving you well and i am looking faward to the videos of it, thanks again

phil

 

[liberator1509]

The Liberator 1509 lives!

Hey Mark (and Mike)

Fantastic news - am really pleased there will be one in action again! I'm just looking forward to moving next weekend and getting the 9605 out of storage and back into action!

D

 

[matchboxpaul]

Well, got back after the weekend, witha back pocket full of spares for our electrons.

So, now that that is sorted, heres some more piccies of the do!

Mikes 3314L

 

[matchboxpaul]

and a Hotpoint 1460 supermatic...

 

[matchboxpaul]

and the 3314L in action

 

[matchboxpaul]

as Mathew wipes up the splashes...

 

[matchboxpaul]

the deck of the Hoovermatic

 

[matchboxpaul]

and of the 1450, which was also in attendance

 

[matchboxpaul]

not forgetting the 1978 Hotpoint 1730 Compact Liberator...