Demo Derby, no cars got hurt

[cm23uoc]

That window belongs to the staircase.

 

[commando1]

So which color are you going with in the kitchen...

 

[Carmine]

I like my houses like my cars to be time capsules and the wife likes this concept as well thank god.

That, I believe, is key to a happy existence....

Totally get the concept, and luckily the wife is on board as well! Show more house pics.

I like telling people I have a copper 1964 Imperial by General Motors parked in my kitchen.

 

[commando1]

Carmine, your kitchen still needs a clock..

 

[Carmine]

Carmine, your kitchen still needs a clock..

You just have to look closer at the oven.

 

[commando1]

Perfect! lol

 

[cm23uoc]

We had our licensed Frigidaire appliances in Germany as well manufactured by Opel, but only until 1962, after that they fully concentrated on vehicle production. I may consider one for the future, if space allows.

 

[CanCritter]

 

[cantflip]

Fail... no beer taps
this is more like it...

 

[Carmine]

Fail... no beer taps
this is more like it...

I hope you realize that in the old appliance collector world (and there is such a world) that fridge you posted is considered the same as this:

 

[polara71]

I hope you realize that in the old appliance collector world (and there is such a world) that fridge you posted is considered the same as this:

Youre kidding?

 

[Carmine]

We had our licensed Frigidaire appliances in Germany as well manufactured by Opel, but only until 1962, after that they fully concentrated on vehicle production. I may consider one for the future, if space allows.

That's really cool (pun intended). Looks just like the US model except for the "Adam Opel" lettering.

 

[Carmine]

Youre kidding?

I am not. Modded appliances are just like putting dubs or other nonsense on an old car.

 

[polara71]

old appliance collector world...?

 

[Carmine]

old appliance collector world...?

You think it's hard to find a service manual for a '71 Polara, or some piece of trim? What if you have to figure out a defrost circuit problem, or your KDS-17 isn't draining? Your odds of getting a repairman who can fix it are about the same as taking your to Polara PeP-Boyz for a tune up.

Here's a sample post from their For Sale page, specifically the thread for UK collectors:

Thread Number: 63976 / Tag: Classified Ad Finds
Classic UK Appliances & Kitchens February 2016

 

[polara71]

I can only imagine its harder to locate parts and pieces..... only imagine

 

[1978 NYB]

It's hard enough to find parts for stuff that's 10-15 years old. I gave up and I got rid of everything old and have all modern stainless stuff now. The last piece was a microwave from 1982 that I could switch from 110 to 220v. Bought it at the PX in Germany...

 

[commando1]

 

[cm23uoc]

That's really cool (pun intended). Looks just like the US model except for the "Adam Opel" lettering.

They actually even have a Consultant within the largest Opel car Club for These.

 

[cantflip]

I hope you realize that in the old appliance collector world (and there is such a world) that fridge you posted is considered the same as this:

My apologies to any fans... FWIW it isnt mine... but growing up in a blue collar beer drinking town, that is as good as it got for repurposed old fridges. In my household it was gutted and used as a powder safe. Dad did a lot of reloading and it seemed like as good as anything I saw in use in the 70s-80s. I am aware of the classic appliance idea, just not into it. AFAIAC you guys have too many trade offs to match my desires. I want larger, more efficient and newer features.

I do admire a nicely done original kitchen... the modernized repop stuff turns me off. I even considered (for about a minute, before "management" denied) looking for the old tin cabinets and doing something like that myself. As I said, I just want the more modern functionality and dislike the repops.

At least I didnt post a pic of one with a flame job...