Hello, my mom passed away 3/21 and she has a Kirby either 505 or 508 with manual. It has been refurbished over the years. Not sure it works. I had hoped that Kirby distributors would want it for parts, but no one does. I need to clean out moms apartment by the end of April and would like to find it a good home. If anyone is interested who lives close to NY, I live in the Bronx, please email me at zitogail@aol.com. Please put Kirby in subject line.