Featured here is one of the oldest documented grills that we have in the Weber Kettle Club. This grill belongs to the proud owner and site member, Greg, aka…glrasmussun. This is the 22″ Weber “Texan” which is dated from 1960-61. Attached below is Greg’s own story of how he originally found the grill, then nearly lost it,…
As most of you know, finding a nice colored vintage Weber grill isn’t an easy thing, especially now that Weber Kettle Collecting has grown into a world-wide hobby. Now imagine this: It’s 4:30 am. In the darkness of predawn, you are taking your daily walk. You take your typical route and you stumble across an odd…
One of the most desired and “asked for” models of grills that Weber has yet to create is the 26″ Performer. Well this grill may be the closest we have seen to date. WKC member Ron, aka “TexasOnion” decided he would make his own 26″ Weber Performer. This custom setup features two stainless steel Performer carts mounted end to end…
This is the only Smokey Joe we have documented that has a Diet Mountain Dew logo and script on the handle. It is currently owned by WKC member Troy Dunn, aka “dwnthehatch”. This is a new Smokey Joe with a vent code of “AT” which dates it to a 2013 grill. Typically we see the logo grills…
Featured here is what quite possibly may be one of the oldest complete Ranch grills we have. This kettle is documented from 1959 and recently sold at a local auction in Ohio for the incredible amount of $4200.00. The story behind this kettle is most interesting in that the original owner won this grill on…
Featured is a 1967 Weber Seville owned by WKC member, Jeff. Weber has recognized 2 models of the Seville, one being this model that is featured, and another model referred to by some as the “Chariot” based on its appearance and similarities to large wheel carriages that were pulled by animals throughout history. This featured…
Featured here is a vintage Weber charcoal caddy owned by WKC member Jeff. Based on actual Weber literature, this caddy was offered as early as 1963 at a price of 12.95, and as late as 1972 with a price up to 19.95. It was described by Weber as the no-mess way to handle charcoal. Keep…
This grill, the 26″ Weber Westerner, is likely one of the most iconic, vintage, and sought after Weber kettles ever produced. What makes this grill so unique is its rarity, its two toned Chestnut Coppertone paint scheme with brown longhorn steers on the bowl, and that it was only made in the 26.75″ size. No…
Pictured here is a patent number yellow 22″ kettle. With the “BAR-B-Q-KETTLE” style lid vent and the large bowl tabs on the daisy vents below, dates this particular grill around 1975. The grill is owned by WKC member Jeff. It’s all original and untouched with the except of a new wood handle from Brian along with…
Pictured here is a true classic almost out of the time machine. This is a patent number kettle that would be period correct for the years between 1973-1975. The grill owner is WKC member Harris92. The story behind this classic is that the grill was purchased (by an uncle) for the seller’s grandfather as a…
