The Model G is just too lovely for words, isn't it. I found a coiled vinyl hose in that same muted color that matches the machine perfectly. Not as lovely as the original woven hose, but it looks good and performs great!

~~~Congratulations~~~

I have to agree, that is my favorite Electrolux of all.  I always say the the G's both turquoise and tan were Electrolux at their finest!!  Great machine Brian.

My friend the retired Electrolux regional manager has told me many times that he feels the G was the best machine, on many counts, that Electrolux ever made. I talked to him today and asked him about Hospital Gs. He said, "Oh my, I sold those like crazy! I used to really stress the fresh-air aspect and quietness of them, and usually all it took was for someone to hear one in operation for them to purchase. I sold nearly as many Hospital Gs as I did the standard Gs!"

WHO ever said that it was always women that did the cleaning? Ahh, well...that was the mentality in 1964. :-P

And, alas, still prevails today in some quarters. There are plenty of men who assert that "a woman's place is in the home, barefoot and pregnant with an apron around her waist." Some men may not come right out and say it, lest they incur the wrath of Gloria Allred et al, but they believe it and may say so when they think no one's overhearing them. See the thread about the sexist pilot's rant."

As someone else said [too lazy to scroll back up and see who it was hahaha], the front and rear aluminum covers will polish up very nicely and the machine will look even more fabulous! When the Model Gs were new, they were just stunningly beautiful.

The Hospital G went for something like $550, maybe even $595. Kinda shocking given its imperfect condition, replacement hose, etc. But that's what happens when a few people get into a bidding war. But I would never begrudge someone the right to spend what they want if they have it. I'd probably do the same thing if my income was unlimited. I'd be out-bidding everyone!! hahaha