Yet another beautiful, fun Tappan DeLuxe, the type which we coined years ago as “Madam LaRue” (from the pinball machine mentioned in the song “Big Joe and Phantom 309” by Tommy Faile, performed so darn well by Tom Waits). (CLICK HERE TO LISTEN).

Multiple dazzling lites in the backsplash, plus glowing amber dial bezels for each burner, all recalling this one’s namesake “Grand Slam” 1950’s pinball machine. (CLICK HERE TO SEE IT)

Auto-igniting oven safety system. Rechargeable desiccant crisper drawer. Backsplash display has a clock face in very nice condition. Really great oven chrome.

“Grand Slam” has been partially restored and is priced accordingly (a full restoration would add $3000). All mechanical functions work perfectly except the clock (and it’s auto oven on/off function) and the 30 minute timer. The backsplash chrome is original though in very good shape. The backsplash clock face paint is original and has a few spots, but it’s plastic surface has been polished and it’s dials have been restored. The burner dials have been restored. The oven and broiler handle badges have been restored (stripped, repainted and polished), although the broiler’s badge has visible fissures. The original oven chrome is in unusually good shape. Does not have the burner covers/serving trays. There are a few porcelain nicks in the photos, but they will all be touched up.

Absolutely beautiful, practical, economical and fun. Civilization advances, but since the Tappan DeLuxe, stoves just continue to devolve.