This was posted a few days ago on a local classified site for $75...cylinder + PN + dusting/upholstery tool, yellowed with age, scuffed and dirty, side bumpers stuck on the wrong way...I thought I'd pass. Checked the same site again today, and saw the word "FREE". How much do you want to bet I hauled it home ASAP?

Goes like a charm...just needs a heavy duty scrubbing and disinfecting. Hard to believe this machine belongs in the Vintage section, but time is marching on, it seems.

To tell the truth, gentlemen, I've never experienced anything this yellow...most of the other machines I got came quite clean and bright after an application of disinfectant, detergent, Magic Eraser, and a final shine with Armor-All. I may try some bleach on this one, diluted in water, of course, or I may leave it as it is. Its not really a "collector" vacuum, as such, so once its been scrubbed and disinfected, it'll be suitable for use. Both of the motors sound just fine to me; no problematic noises whatsoever.

The 2100 and LE would be a great set to have, combined with a vinyl hose and Sidekick. Of course, this System 90 is also a 2100, as is the wine and gray Special Edition. Not sure why Electrolux put out so many models with only minimal mechanical and cosmetic changes, but it makes collecting them pretty interesting.

Chris, that is very interesting and for sure worth a try!  Thanks for sharing that.

Terry

You're right about the patience; what surprises me is that the dude suddenly decided to give it away, after only advertising it for a few days. I figured, if anything, the price would drop, but not to $0.

Re: whitening. I may try those suggestions sometime, when I get my hands on some hydrogen peroxide.

Thanks Andrew. Don't forget the matching Discovery III and then you'll have a complete set.

Thanks for that pic. I have all of those accessories from other machines, except for the hose (thank God, I might add...hate those short Lux woven hoses). Love those little baby crevice tools too, except they're not as effective as the longer ones. Great for storage on the accessory clip, though.

I wonder if this was the first model to feature the Sidekick? I don't believe it came with the 2100, although I could be wrong on that. The switch on that Sidekick in the picture looks like a toggle, rather than a rocker.

P.S. Can't resist saying that the Sidekick is one of the best inventions in the history of vacuumkind; fantastic on beds, pillows, sofas, car upholstery, etc. I use it almost every single time I clean, for one thing or another.

Thnx for that info re: the Sidekick. Thought it was around that time, but wasn't sure. I like the earlier model somewhat better than the Sidekick II, but both kick the proverbial ass, cleaning-wise.