I think 1990 was the first year of the Performer.I bought a Kettle in 1990. Can't even recall if a Performer was available.
"Get the taste of charcoal with the convenience of a gas start. A single touch is all it takes."
This 1991 copyright first generation Weber Performer ad appeared in an unidentified 1992 food magazine and was found on eBay.
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You can buy an original on eBay for about $10 shipped.I might print that and have it displayed somewhere in my grilling area
You can buy an original on eBay for about $10 shipped.
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1992 Weber Red Charcoal Grill Easy Start Vintage Print Advertisement | eBay
Great ad suitable for framing. They can be kept together by year or type in a binder with sheet protectors for the collector who likes to flip through them. They can be used in a vision board for inspiration.www.ebay.com
I bought a Performer in February, 1993. Paid $225. Just rebuilt it earlier this year and spent about $225 in the process.I remember wanting one when they came out but my finances at the time wouldn't permit it.
Any idea, or recollection, of what they cost back then? My memory isn't so hot.