What a great find!

Actually it's a model XI (11), and older than you think!

The model XII (12) is pictured here, top shelf right, next to the model V (5), which was the only one with the pistol grip handle and carrying strap. The XI, was the second Electrolux model to be sold in the United States, and throughout Europe. It was introduced in 1927, and ran till 1930. Like it's predecessors, it was made in Stockholm, Sweden. In 1933, Electrolux opened a factory in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. The model XII was introduced in 1930, and ran till the model XXX replaced it in 1937. However, while the first model XII's were made in Sweden, the last of them were made in Connecticut, as well as all the rest of the line up to the late 1980's.

That XI is in excellent condition, and I love the restoration. Check out my friend Charles Richard Lester's 'Electrolux' site for the complete history and a look at some awesome pictures. And please tell us how well your new 'find' works, as well as a few 'action' shots.

 Alex Taber

Yes, the model V did have a metal hose.

Here's a picture of my V, circa 1994. It's been through the mill since then, including a 7 year stint in storage. Now the leatherette is ripped in many places, and the cord is shot, but I think I have a place to get it restored. I'm not into Electrolux's post model G, though I do have the 1205 my mom bought when I was selling Electrolux's in 1968, but that's a person reason and not that of a collector.

Alex Taber.  

That cut-away of the Electrolux LXI on the bottom shelf in a previous post was meant to show people the inner workings of the ejection system without going into long dissertations. That of course, was long before Youtube. Here's a picture of the display I had at the V.C.C.C. museum back in 1994. 

Yes, the blueprints on the bottom of the wall, were, the Electrolux factory in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.

Hi Tommy, You've done a great job cleaning and polishing that Electrolux up. Congratulations in saving it and bringing it back to life

James