Well, another box arrived at Tarantula Arms.  This time sans packing peanuts (well, maybe I found a couple. )  in any event, I knew what it was.  I was corrected on its provenance and will state the facts correctly to get myself out of the doghouse.  This machine originally came from Charlie Watrous.  It was sent to Mr. Stachnik for a spa treatment.  And what a treatment it got.  It went back to the Watrous collection and from there was sent here.  Hopefully that sets the record straight.  So make no mistake this came from the Charlie Watrous collection.

I have noticed that whenever I see a beautiful original machine whether it be a washer, dishwasher of vacuum I always ask "Where did it come from?"  Always interesting to hear the history.

And as usual, pristine.  This part of the machine takes the beating, excuse the expression.

After years of adjusting photos, I am still working out the kinks.  Not too much shine and glare.  And indeed - a beauty!

Its younger sister.  Thanks Charlie.  Later I'll put them in the Hoover lineup downstairs.

Here they are all lined up.  From the first Convertible, the 65 then down the line - 66, 67, 68, 69.  Then on to the Convertible Specials of the era, the 31, 32, and 33.  Love it!

Of the older Hoovers.

Wow, absolutely beautiful. That color green is like nothing else. I love it. Your collection is stunning.