New Owners: 
So we got to visit the Vitamix manufacturing facility. In the office, they have all the vintage Vitamix models.
More commentary to come. But here’s look into Vitamix history books.
A look into the past: Pictures of vintage Vitamix machines
Commercial Vita-Mixer.
This is the Vitamix Papa demonstrated in the original informercial. Can you believe the pour spout?
A Superpowered Vitamix. The container looks like you could dent it by dropping it. First lid plug?
Oster copycat? Actually a Vita-mix.
Look at the light switch.
The rusty Vitamix.
This looks like a movie prop.
The closest thing to the current models. But look at that tamper — it’s wooden!
Vitamix Sidewinder? Need to confirm this name.
The most recent vintage Vitamix. Clear container lid!
A Total Nutrition Center VS.
And finally, all of them in a row.
Have one of these? I’d love to hear from you.
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We have a Vita-Mixer commercial Maxi-4000. We have the old metal pitcher with the removable spout but have never used that. Instead we have a new plastic one. The whole thing works great and we use it everyday (for years!) I wonder what year it was made.
I’ve got a vintage one with the “action dome”. (it doesn’t say “commercial” on it –but other wise looks just like it.) Its in perfect condition. Is there a good resale value on this–or should i just trade it in? I’m inclined toward SIMPLE. Am looking at an E310 as a replacement. Thoughts?
Probably best to just trade it in. 🙂
I have the vintage total nutrition Center Vitamix and still use it every day!
Love it!
Hello Lenny,
Just a bit of clarification on the vintage models as the display isn’t in date order.
The Commercial Vita-Mixer model was the last of the stainless steel models before the TNC. It was not used in the original infomercial. The “Papa Barnard” model is actually the closest to the original infomercial model and was sold post-infomercial.
Robin, thank you for the clarification. Will make those updates shortly. ?