This thread will celebrate all those NOS, NIB or Mint-condition kettles we all love. OK to post kettles that may have been fired once or twice, but the object is to showcase factory-fresh kettles, with as much originality as possible. Include all the paperwork, catalogs, labels and packaging you can. It's fun to see how these came from the factory. The older the better, but even newer kettles are fair game - they too will get old in a hurry, and having a record will help future generations learn about what they find. Post pics, and links to threads that go into more detail, or photo apps that have even more detail. I'll start with my recent find; a 1997 Performer:
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Original thread here: http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/1997-ei-code-red-fade-performer/ (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/1997-ei-code-red-fade-performer/)
More photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/albums/72157682809320623 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/albums/72157682809320623)
My only other kettle in this category - a NIB 1981 SJ (my son's birth year)
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Lots more pics here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/albums/72157640149290494/with/35480182431/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/32306142@N07/albums/72157640149290494/with/35480182431/)
1979 A Code Dark Blue MBH model 75001. NOS and a keeper. My daughter wants it someday. We call it Kansas City Royals Blue. A very special grill for sure.
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Came with a 1977 instruction sheet featuring lime and yellow bowls and lids but no Dark Blue....
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Posing with my red and my first yellow..
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Holy Grail: 1960s Glen Blue 22 aka The Imperial.
Perfection on so many levels! I was hoping you would add this one to the thread. Never get tired of seeing it. Great detail shots.
Beauty Red there Marty...and I sometimes dream about that Blue Craig. It may take Harris several posts and at least that many days to put his pictures up but I for one cannot wait.
@Craig Seeing a yellow in the garage with a Kettle Pizza insert and a can of gasoline next to it makes me wonder a little about your state of mind... :o :-\
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Shoot! The trifecta of Weber! Wow
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Hell Fire that 18 makes me a bit teary eyed.
Perfect size. Prettiest color Weber ever produced IMO.
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not exactly "old" but this was the first assembly of the kraft 2012. kids obliterated the box and I tossed everything before I found out paper work is a cool thing to have live and learn
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