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Sounds of the Hoover Keymatics

Do you remember the sounds of these washing machine ticking and whirring away in the kitchen? I put together a short film after getting together with other collectors and finally getting the series of Hoover Keymatics together for the first time ever!! Here`s the first Hoover Keymatic Which one did you have?

Hotpoint 1851 Liberator De Luxe Washing Machine 1975

Who remembers the famous Hotpoint Purple Liberator range made in the UK in 1975. Here is the model 1851 Liberator  De Luxe and matching dryer.This set has been restored by a friend of mine, Lee James and would you believe is 40yrs old this year!! Does Your Automatic Washer say "Liberator De Luxe" ? Although referred to as The Purple Range , the colour name is "Amethyst". The push buttons where graduated in shades of Amethyst to White. With Leo the Lion from the brochure advertisement of the era. The official 1976 Hotpoint Liberator Laundry & Refrigeration range. Enjoy the video, do you remember your Mum or your Gran using one?  Remember the growly motor sounds ? Let us know below !!