![]() I'd find one, restore it, and give it to a friend in need of excellent toast, instead of their usual too-light or burnt toast! I start by hunting for them in various nearby places (antique stores, garage sales, estate sales, flea markets, junk yards?). I got started when I learned of friends being frustrated with their modern toaster. Currently, I use mom's toaster for 6 months then switch to Grandmother's for 6 months.I enjoy refurbishing these wonderful toasters. Of course, I've suffered through toast made from other toasters, but even at a very early age, I could identify the difference between toast made in Mom's Sunbeam T-20-B and toast made in other brands. ![]() So, I have known toast only the Sunbeam way for my entire life. I enjoy toast nearly every day! My grandmother also had one, and I am fortunate to have both of them. She received it as a wedding present in 1955, and after she passed away, I got it. It is a vital ministry that has helped many people over the years.My Sunbeam StoryI grew up with my mother's Sunbeam T-20-B. This fund helps many people who are homeless and in need of food, gasoline, lodging, or rent/utility assistance, etc. ![]() Sunbeam Products proudly advertised these toasters as "Automatic Beyond Belief" and rightly so!Īs many of you have read, but I think it is so important to share with people reading my listings for the first time, I donate a portion of each sale to the Good Samaritan fund at my church. I have determined that once the T-35-1 production ended, the model numbers were changed toVT-40 and then to VT-40-1.īut, no matter which series or model, Sunbeam Radiant Control toasters built between 19 are the finest and best ever built by any manufacturer before or after they are without peer. In addition these were the models that the United States government required Sunbeam to use a double pole thermostat which disabled both the "netural" and "hot" leads of the power going into the toaster. The T-35-1 and T-40-1 were increased to 1375 watts of power. Both the T-40 and the T-35 were 1275 watt toasters. The original T-40 is the exact same toaster as the T-35 except the lightness/darkness control became a slide selector and was moved to the front under the badge "Sunbeam Vista". Please read further if you would like additional information about this stunning VT-40-1 Sunbeam Radiant Control Toaster.About the T-40 SeriesThe T-40 series was manufactured from 1962 to 1973 at the same time as the T-35 (1958 to 1967) so there were two models to choose from in department stores. This will keep the covers from rusting and causing the chrome to pit.The base frame plate of this Vista was painted on both sides as well as both sides of the crumb tray with high temperature ceramic spray paint and cured at 400 degrees (see picture). When the bread is toasted, moisture from the toasting process is trapped between the mechanism and the covers. NEW ADDITIONAL PROCESS:I have begun painting (with high temperature paint) the inside of the chrome ends (in this case the ends are powder coated on both sides) and clam shell cover because of rust (see picture). It is truly a stunning color combination! ![]() The end covers have been powder coated with Kingsport gray as there was pitting and scratches that could not be removed. Origin:Sunbeam Products, Chicago, IllinoisĬONDITION:Completely restored chrome plating on the "clam shell cover" isin beautiful condition with very minor "from use" scratches. As usual, the toaster will be shipped in its own special box.ĭate Manufactured:Built between 19 (Most likely 1970 to 1973?) Today, I am presenting a vintageSunbeam VT-40-1 Radiant Control Toasterthat has been restored tolike-newcondition and is instunning, vintage condition. I promise, in the coming days there will be more listings here on for toaster gifts in time for Christmas!To those who have sent such nice and thoughtful emails - thank you! Your comments about the work I do to these toasters(the best toaster ever made!)are truly appreciated. Over the last few months,I have been very fortunate to purchase some excellent Sunbeam models that are in very restorable condition.Thank you so much for your requests and your patience. I have been contacted by so many from all over the globe asking if I would list multiple restored Sunbeam Radiant Control Toasters for Christmas gifts and I am doing my best to meet the demand for these chrome or powder coated gems.
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