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Post# 195356   8/16/2012 at 07:17 (4,264 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)        

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I created one of these last year and thought I'd do another.

Please most a picture of your most beautiful vintage vacuum and 48 hours from now the competition will close and I'll choose a winner.

The prize ? Well, my time of course, what is more precious than that!?


Post# 195387 , Reply# 1   8/16/2012 at 09:01 (4,264 days old) by jfalberti (Visalia, CA)        
This is the best one I own

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It is a Rainbow model D2 purchased new by previous owner in 1970.


Post# 195415 , Reply# 2   8/16/2012 at 11:41 (4,264 days old) by Brandon_W_T ()        

Ill throw my D80 in. Condition wise its the best machine I have. Brand new everything. Trim, bag, metal fan, fan housing, motor etc.

Post# 195416 , Reply# 3   8/16/2012 at 11:44 (4,264 days old) by thevacuumman (Borger, TX)        
This is the best looking vintage machine that i have...

My Hoover Special 825

Post# 195417 , Reply# 4   8/16/2012 at 11:46 (4,264 days old) by thevacuumman (Borger, TX)        
Or maybe this one

My Self-Rebuilt Kirby 510

Post# 195422 , Reply# 5   8/16/2012 at 12:09 (4,264 days old) by macmansam (Minnesota )        

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I'd like to show off my Kirby 513. Although it doesn't have the original bag, I think it's still beautiful.

Post# 195452 , Reply# 6   8/16/2012 at 13:32 (4,264 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

hey macmansam, i have a original kirby bag that i think goes to the 513

Post# 195459 , Reply# 7   8/16/2012 at 14:08 (4,264 days old) by vacuumfreak (Ontario, Canada)        

How about my Electrolux Model 30?? :-)

Daniel :-)


Post# 195483 , Reply# 8   8/16/2012 at 15:46 (4,264 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom)        

Mine would have to be my Junior 375. Bought her locally on ebay, cleaned her up and now she is siting safely boxed up in the loft, ready for when we move out and she can sit in the vacuum room with pride!

Wouldn't repaint her for the world, would loose all the patina. Use a pattern bag for playing too, as the original bag is a bit delicate!


Post# 195492 , Reply# 9   8/16/2012 at 16:03 (4,264 days old) by Good-Vac ()        
What do you think about my Husqvarna Viking 720

This is a Husqvarna Viking 720 New Unused Made Sweden

Post# 195524 , Reply# 10   8/16/2012 at 16:58 (4,264 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom)        

very nice!

Post# 195733 , Reply# 11   8/17/2012 at 10:22 (4,263 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)        
My most beautiful vacuum

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Is actually one I JUST got. It's a Hoover model 700 that has been fully detailed. I love the way the metal shines on this beauty! It will go on display right beside my Commemorative!

Post# 195739 , Reply# 12   8/17/2012 at 12:32 (4,263 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL)        
One of my favorites is....

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My Electrolux XXX.

It isn't quite as beautiful as Daniel's nor as awesome a picture.

I love it anyway.  It holds the sentimental value of being the model I grew up with.


Post# 195740 , Reply# 13   8/17/2012 at 12:36 (4,263 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL)        
Another favorite is.....

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This Kenmore Commander.

This was the model that my grandmother had.  When I was a kid it scared me.

Not so much now................  LOL!

 

Greg F.


Post# 195751 , Reply# 14   8/17/2012 at 13:57 (4,263 days old) by vacuumfreak (Ontario, Canada)        

Thanks Greg!! :D

Daniel :-)


Post# 195878 , Reply# 15   8/17/2012 at 18:09 (4,263 days old) by DURANGO159 (State College, PA)        

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Eureka RotoMatic 1784B

Post# 195888 , Reply# 16   8/17/2012 at 19:08 (4,263 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)        

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Am I allowed only one entry?  How about my Kirby 560?


Post# 195889 , Reply# 17   8/17/2012 at 19:12 (4,263 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)        

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Or perhaps the Sanitronic quads? 


Post# 195890 , Reply# 18   8/17/2012 at 19:14 (4,263 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)        

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Or maybe the Omega twins?


Post# 195891 , Reply# 19   8/17/2012 at 19:19 (4,263 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)        
@eurekastar

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I really like that Omega on the right, I used to have one just like it. I really wish I had kept that old vac!

Post# 195917 , Reply# 20   8/17/2012 at 21:39 (4,262 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)        
I Am Entering Two

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One for Tania Voight - her beautiful Electrolux LX.  From Hans Craig with the original box and everything!


Post# 195919 , Reply# 21   8/17/2012 at 21:41 (4,262 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)        
And One For Me

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So many to choose from but this has to be one of my favorites for beauty.  A Kirby 561 restored in Omaha to its original glory. 


Post# 195926 , Reply# 22   8/17/2012 at 21:47 (4,262 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)        
I Have To Show

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Extra pictures of Ms. Tania demonstrating both machines.  First off - the Lux LX.  That is all original guys - including bags, cord, winder and attachments.


Post# 195928 , Reply# 23   8/17/2012 at 21:49 (4,262 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)        
And Graciously Demonstrating

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The Kirby 561 with attachments.


Post# 195936 , Reply# 24   8/17/2012 at 22:07 (4,262 days old) by vacuumfreak (Ontario, Canada)        

Those are some beautiful machines Fred!! I love Tania's original LX!

Daniel :-)


Post# 195937 , Reply# 25   8/17/2012 at 22:12 (4,262 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)        

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That is a beautiful LX.  I wish I still had mine, even though the bag ejector didn't work.  Tania's is the earliest LX made.

 


Post# 195967 , Reply# 26   8/18/2012 at 00:32 (4,262 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)        

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Royalaire model 260--complete except for tool caddy and instruction book, and all original.
Jeff


Post# 195986 , Reply# 27   8/18/2012 at 10:55 (4,262 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)        

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OK, competition closed!

I'll review the pictures and choose a winner by the end of today.


Post# 196608 , Reply# 28   8/21/2012 at 20:29 (4,258 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)        
So Jamie

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Who is the winner?


Post# 196610 , Reply# 29   8/21/2012 at 20:53 (4,258 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)        

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Fred, pass on the word to Tania that I am absolutely JEALOUS of that GORGEOUS Electrolux LX!! And to think that she got that as a gift from Hans Craig....what a nice person to give such a nice gift! Wish I had friends as thoughtful as that :)

And your Kirby 561 is absolutely stunning too, Fred....such a good job they did on the restoration! I would say your Kirby would have to win the lifetime award for "best restoration" there for sure!

Rob


Post# 196620 , Reply# 30   8/21/2012 at 21:50 (4,258 days old) by Brandon_W_T ()        

The 561 Fred has was beautifully done at the same place my Dual Sanitronic 80 above was done. The man behind the counter is like an artistic genius with a buffer.

Post# 196623 , Reply# 31   8/21/2012 at 21:58 (4,258 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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You ALL win!

Congratulations, All.


Post# 196645 , Reply# 32   8/22/2012 at 03:07 (4,258 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)        

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Oh my goodness I forgot!

Please accept my apologies.

Give me a couple of hours and I'll get back to the thread.


Post# 196666 , Reply# 33   8/22/2012 at 06:15 (4,258 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)        

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OK, I've thought about it and may the heavenly gottahaveahoover forgive me...

#1 goes to... Bill (eurekastar) and his Kirby 560 (reply #16)
#2 goes to... Steve (s31463221) and his Hoover 700 (reply #11)
#3 goes to... Daniel (vacuumfreak) and his Electrolux Model 30 (reply #7)

Yes, I know I've let myself and all the Hoover fans down, but that Kirby was just too damn beautiful to NOT get top spot.

But, of course in good spirit - EVERYBODY IS A WINNER!


Post# 196794 , Reply# 34   8/22/2012 at 21:27 (4,257 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)        

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Thank you!  I did all the restoration myself, so I'm really proud of it.  I put in a lot of extra time on that 560, because I wanted it to be perfect.  The Model 560 is a 1960 vintage, which is my vintage too!  LOL!  It's nicest vintage model I own. 


Post# 196817 , Reply# 35   8/23/2012 at 04:36 (4,257 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)        

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This has been done before and I have to say is kind of pointless as the winners are purely based on Jamie's opinion. Perhaps we should do this properly - people can submit a cleaner and the rest of us vote?


Post# 196839 , Reply# 36   8/23/2012 at 07:32 (4,257 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)        

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I did think about that but then there may be personal bias against or for people...

Perhaps this would be an idea for the forum administrators to consider.


Post# 196920 , Reply# 37   8/23/2012 at 17:44 (4,257 days old) by Good-Vac ()        
Eldorado 800 New Unused

This is a new machine unused

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Post# 198843 , Reply# 38   9/3/2012 at 03:59 (4,246 days old) by vacfan94 ()        
my two

panasonics JET-FLO 240 MC-9537

Post# 344309 , Reply# 39   2/16/2016 at 19:05 (2,984 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)        
vacfan94;

What could possibly be better about those Jet Flo's over that Miele S6?

Post# 345178 , Reply# 40   2/23/2016 at 22:43 (2,977 days old) by cb123 (Mobile, Al.)        

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...Maybe these.


Post# 345208 , Reply# 41   2/24/2016 at 06:31 (2,977 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)        
Eureka 1980 model 1290 A Roto-matic power team.

The photo is in the I'm new here thread. My original upload photo to my e-mail is clearer for some reason.
It has only a few small nicks which I touched up with Testors paint I mixed my self. Dark red and brown gloss.
I touched up two tiny nicks in the bumper gasket near the front with white liquid nails for projects.
The hose has been replaced, so does not have the fully encased with vinyl handle grip. Very rare to find in good condition.
It has factory original attachments sans' the straight suction rug nozzle.
I cleaned and disinfected it inside, and out. There is no rust inside.
The motor sounds like new. The power nozzle runs excellent as well.
It is so strong, that you must operate in on low speed on the floor, or rug suction settings in order to push the power nozzle on deep pile carpet.


Post# 345223 , Reply# 42   2/24/2016 at 11:05 (2,977 days old) by KirbyCollector (Columbus Ohio USA)        

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I'd have to say my 508

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Post# 345250 , Reply# 43   2/24/2016 at 19:25 (2,976 days old) by kenkart ()        
How About

A 1963 All Chrome Royal 401......I do have the correct grey with red tracer braided hose, but didn't dig it out, this was a gift from Mike Rogers about 15 years ago.

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Post# 345251 , Reply# 44   2/24/2016 at 19:26 (2,976 days old) by kenkart ()        
Its sitting on

My 1985 Kenmore 70 daily driver washer....


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