Another one and it’s old

On my return trip from camping yesterday (Kangaroo Valley NSW) called into an old wares store and spotted an earliest model Engel fridge..... The shop owner advised that it didn’t work on 12 volt and based on my own research recently about Engel fridges not working on 12 volt, gathered to buy it with an assumption that it could be a faulty 12 volt lead.... Once home, tested it using a known to work lead taken from one of my cream models and was happy to see it operating.

For its age it’s in pretty good condition. I did however feel that the compressor was loose and rattling around a bit so I pulled off the side cover and found that there is a broken compressor to fudge body mount broken..... I hope to repair soon when I get a chance.....

Unfortunately, it’s missing the internal basket and to get a replacement I gather will be impossible.

I have tested the Thermostat and it’s cycling on all settings.

The shop owner had it marked as a 1962 model but have no idea if this is a genuine claim. If true, this little gem is 56 years old.......

All in all I am very happy with this little fridge and is another testament on the quality and longevity of Engel fridges....