Does anyone actually own the original Weber kettle grills made from a buoy?

[ChrisArgentino]

Also, what is the oldest kettle you or someone you know has? Pictures would be great! How do the old kettles compare to the newer ones?

 

[Jon Tofte]

I understand that there is an original at the Weber headquarters.

I have seen people with ones dating back to the mid-fifties,

 

[TimA]

Weber has it. Whether it’s “the one” or not I don’t know. I don’t know how many of any of the OG were offered.

Oldest in personal collections are the follow up, flat tops from what, ‘53-‘55 roughly

 

[ChrisArgentino]

Weber has it. Whether it’s “the one” or not I don’t know. I don’t know how many of any of the OG were offered.

Oldest in personal collections are the follow up, flat tops from what, ‘53-‘55 roughly

those flat top kettles are so cool. How much do those go for in good condition?

 

[TimA]

I’ve never seen one publicly change hands. No clue.

I suspect well into four digits

 

[Anthony Spitzer]

The oldest one I have is a Demo kettle from 1957-58. Have had it for as long as I can remember. My next oldest one is a Ranch kettle. Probably early 60s.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

The spinning ranch is FANTASTIC!

 

[Benny Gilbert]

I've seen a 1954-55 Flat Top 22 Kettle in person before at a grill shop in Illinois where it was on display next to some Wooddale's and a Westerner - that's about as close as I've gotten lol.

 

[timothy]

I thought I saw that someone made a replica of one and Harry Soo was using it?

 

[TimA]

Weber has made replicas. That’s where Harry’s came from apparently

 

[Jon Tofte]

Weber made it clear that they were for display purposes only and would not be available for sale. Too bad!

 

[Dustin Flavell]

The oldest one I have is a Demo kettle from 1957-58. Have had it for as long as I can remember. My next oldest one is a Ranch kettle. Probably early 60s.

Love the vintage ranch kettle!