Sparkling *new* vintage appliances occasionally turn up. Here’s another one from awesome retro-spotter Jason — who pointed us in the direction of this fantastic vintage 1956 Amana Stor-More refrigerator/freezer from Ebay seller docoxco. This sparkling gem has been used as a floor model in different appliance shops for the last 57 years — and still contains the display food from 1956. How’s that for an amazing find? And — it’s on ebay right now, it could be yours.
From the Ebay listing:
This unit has been in an old appliance store as a display model. Never been used. It comes with the display food items, the ice cube trays still wraped in original wrapping and owners manual. It does have some very small chips on the front door and they are pictured. The unit is in very good condition. We did plug it in and monitor it for 24 hours. Its runs like a dream and holds temps properly.
This fridge is currently for sale: [long gone]
The Fridge was on display at Edwards of Douglas [Wyoming], the owner passed away approximately 20 years ago. I obtained the fridge from (the owner’s) son 15 years ago. The fridge was on display in his store for 20 years or so, then was moved to a storage area and just sat there. When I obtained it from (the owner’s son), I also displayed it for about 10 years. I then moved it to storage in my back room. I did not want the unit damaged by children opening and closing and climbing on the unit. I decided recently that maybe it would just be better where someone could take better care of it and possibly even use it. The unit had never been plugged in, so we plugged it in and monitored for 24 hours, It held perfect temps. We also obtained at the same time, a model 15 Amana freezer. It also is in very good condition. It does have a few nicks and scratches, but for the most part is real good. I also plugged it in and it maintained perfect temps.
Wow — it even has the original owner’s manual. The inside of this fridge is lined with mint green trim, decked out with golden shelving and aqua bins. Also, can look to the left — the vintage Amana freezer looks pretty blingy, too.
It must have been called the “Stor More” model because of how much extra storage they crammed into the door. All the nicely ordered bins are so pretty.
The freezer door has quite a lot of door storage space, too — still packed with vintage display frozen foods. Also note — the freezer is on the bottom — which I am thinking was not common in 1956 (am I right Pam?).
Mega thanks to Ebay seller docoxco for sharing this story, and for giving us permission to show are archive his photos of this fabulous fridge.
tammyCA says
Pretty! But, yeah wow, the price!
Jay says
I admit, it’s sexy looky with the curves and metalic trim. The shallow depth would look good under the old cabinets but I’m not parting with my 9 year boxy behemoth Amana. My freezer compartment is pull out baskets that hold all shapes and sizes of frozen packaging. The fridge section has numerous storage drawers. The vintage fridges are time traveling machines. Juice was a concentrate in a small round can and all the frozen veggies came in square boxes. Butter and eggs were stored on the door, a no no today as the shelf life is shortened. What an object of great nostalgia. Thanks for sharing.
Beth says
I wonder how the seller came up with the price. Probably way out of reach of the type of people (us!) who would want to own this.
AskDavid says
Smithsonian worthy !!!
Jan says
I agree! This belongs in a museum – or at least a true time-capsule home!
Amy in Sacramento, CA says
It’s a beaut! $8K is pretty pricey…but you never know who might be out there, willing to pay for such a find. Thanks for sharing it with us. 🙂
Uncle Atom says
Wow – just wow!!
BlueJay says
I have tried (unsuccessfully) to talk my wife into this. She was on board until she saw the price tag… :/
Robert says
Goodness gracious, that thing is spectacular. Just look at all that in door storage. So much better then my 40’s GE. Now, where can I find 8 grand.
Eartha Kitsch says
Oh my gosh, that’s incredible. And about $8800. out of my price range. And the original little fake food packages….sigh.
Mark says
That is fantastic!
I’m currently restoring a 1952 GE fridge……what I wouldn’t give to have this one instead!