Thread Number: 35991  /  Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
Diamond Jubilee Model 1521 Circa 1985
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Post# 385952   2/13/2018 at 12:55 (2,235 days old) by keither (California )        

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I snapped up this beauty at an estate sale! The owner used to sell Kirby, bought this Electrolux and never used it. She kept it wrapped in its original plastic cover, wrapped it in more plastic and stored it in a closet. She tossed the original box. Per my Electrolux Guru, this model came out in 1985 after the intro of the 60th year anniversary Diamond Jubilee in 1984. The differnce between the two is that the 1984 anniversary model has the Diamond Jubilee label on it. The later versions made in 1985 were distributed without the label.

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Post# 385972 , Reply# 1   2/13/2018 at 17:28 (2,235 days old) by vac-o-matic (Saint Louis, Mo.)        
Congrats!

Beautiful machine and great cleaner! The hose still probably has suction?

Post# 385977 , Reply# 2   2/13/2018 at 18:18 (2,235 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)        
Holy time capsule, Batman!!!

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Keith, how do you do it? Wrapped in several layers of plastic for over 30 years and never used? That stuff just doesn't happen. Is that a PN6 with yours or just a PN5 with a dark jadestone top shell?

My Diamond Jubilee, which has the anniversary sticker on it, came with a light gray PN5, same putty gray as the vacuum cleaner and the wand. It also came with a third-party vinyl replacement hose instead of the original braided one. I had to laugh when I bought the machine at Goodwill for $10 and the replacement hose still had a price sticker for $69.99 from a local independent vacuum store. Made me feel like I was really getting a bargain.

The only thing remotely resembling a complaint I have about the Diamond J is it's got to be one of the blandest color schemes Electrolux ever came out with. You'd think they'd have come up with something a little more visually compelling for an anniversary edition. Even dark side bumpers to match the front control panel would have helped. Fortunately, its performance is anything but bland and I'm all about function over form.



Post# 385978 , Reply# 3   2/13/2018 at 18:36 (2,235 days old) by keither (California )        

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LOL @ Holy Time Capsule Batman !!!! Hi Edgar...you know...I dont know how I do it except it just happens that way! Seek and you shall find I guess ?!! I believe that the Electrolux design team were either replaced or ran out of ideas, because there was a lot that they could have done better for the 1521 models, especially the colors. Yes thats a PN6 with the machine ;-) Your Goodwill find was for sure a bargain! Thanks Edgar

Post# 385980 , Reply# 4   2/13/2018 at 19:03 (2,235 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)        

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What a great find! Congratulations!

Post# 385987 , Reply# 5   2/13/2018 at 20:13 (2,235 days old) by keither (California )        

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Thanks Bill :-)

Post# 385988 , Reply# 6   2/13/2018 at 20:17 (2,235 days old) by Paul (USA)        

Sweet! Way to go, Keith. Not only is that an Electrolux Corporation classic, but the brand-new condition is rare for a 33-year-old cleaner!

The jade PN6 is another indication that it's a later version. I have the 1984 manual that pictures a sand PN5.

One more thing, the earlier version had pinstriped bumpers, and the later ones were plain.


Post# 385990 , Reply# 7   2/13/2018 at 20:21 (2,235 days old) by keither (California )        

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Thanks Paul :-)

Post# 385991 , Reply# 8   2/13/2018 at 20:47 (2,235 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)        

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I think Princess Diana had one of these [joke]

Post# 386001 , Reply# 9   2/13/2018 at 21:25 (2,235 days old) by keither (California )        

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Hmmm...that missed the mark

Post# 386015 , Reply# 10   2/13/2018 at 22:58 (2,235 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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Damn!

Post# 386023 , Reply# 11   2/14/2018 at 02:47 (2,234 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)        

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Was just a subtle joke considering the machine is mostly all white. Princess Diana did a bit of humanitarian work for the United Nations back in the late 80s, which uses entirely white vehicles for the color scheme. That and white is kind of a sign of royalty too. :)

Post# 386061 , Reply# 12   2/14/2018 at 11:59 (2,234 days old) by Real1shep (Walla Walla, WA)        

Great machine Keith....was ambushed by wife, saleswoman & mother-in-law to buy one new on the farm in 1984....I've told the story before and how the saleswoman insisted on taking my recently refurbished Hoover upright with her.

 

Anyway, fantastic find....hope you got one of the good motors. If not you'll know soon enough with usage. If I'm serious about cleaning or short of time, I always defect to one of the DJ's.

 

Kevin


Post# 386064 , Reply# 13   2/14/2018 at 12:25 (2,234 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )        

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Great find! I think that's about the Crown Jewel of the Electrolux super J style machines.

Post# 386067 , Reply# 14   2/14/2018 at 13:03 (2,234 days old) by Keither (California )        

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Thanks for the kind words guys ! I really appreciate it

Post# 386072 , Reply# 15   2/14/2018 at 13:54 (2,234 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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I love the Diamond Jubilee almost as much as I love my KitchenAid Superba - My Diamond J. was purchased by me, brand new, at the end of 1984 (it was an X-Mas gift to myself). Yours is fantastic.

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Post# 386073 , Reply# 16   2/14/2018 at 13:57 (2,234 days old) by keither (California )        

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Thanks Tom !

Post# 386075 , Reply# 17   2/14/2018 at 14:03 (2,234 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Keith,

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great machine. lucky for you.
Yes, no doubt, "Diana" cleaned the palace regularly, draperies, mattresses, etc. a thorough go through. That's our Di.


Post# 386083 , Reply# 18   2/14/2018 at 18:21 (2,234 days old) by keither (California )        

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Hey thanks :-)

Post# 386105 , Reply# 19   2/15/2018 at 08:13 (2,233 days old) by Real1shep (Walla Walla, WA)        

Just as an FYI...the Diamond J did not have the Super J motor. They had problems with the commutator plates flying off and problems with the motor in desert climates. Electrolux took care of the problem as usual on troublesome machines. I've restored about 12 of these vacs and have never seen a bad motor yet, but you gotta figure after all the yrs if they had had a bad motor originally, it was probably replaced. That's why I caution about this one because it's had no real use yet.......chances are though it's just fine.:-)

 

Kevin 


Post# 386132 , Reply# 20   2/15/2018 at 11:45 (2,233 days old) by keither (California )        

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Kevin thanks for the heads up :-) I experienced the issue you described with my 1st DJ. My Electrolux repair guy corrected the problem for me. My current one sounds very nice, with good suction. I hope it will be fine. Thanks again :-)

Post# 386159 , Reply# 21   2/15/2018 at 19:34 (2,233 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)        
The hose?

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Keith, is the hose in tact and free of leaks after all these years?

Post# 386176 , Reply# 22   2/15/2018 at 23:00 (2,233 days old) by keither (California )        

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Hi Bill ! Incredibly yes-the hose is fully intact with no leaks. The machine has that " new Elux " smell to it !!!! It has honestly not been used - Its as if it was just taken out of the box :-) :-) :-)

Post# 386266 , Reply# 23   2/17/2018 at 05:59 (2,231 days old) by Real1shep (Walla Walla, WA)        

Crazy find....very envious. That would be my 'flagship' of the fleet...lol.

 

I remember that smell well....before the pet hair.....as she was breaking in. 

 

 

Kevin


Post# 386273 , Reply# 24   2/17/2018 at 10:41 (2,231 days old) by kenkart ()        
Keith!

You really find some great stuff!


Post# 386278 , Reply# 25   2/17/2018 at 11:21 (2,231 days old) by Keither (California )        

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Hi 👋Ken ! Thanks for the kudos! I guess persistence pays off as they say. I’m humbled by the opportunities I’ve been given to acquire these machines for my collection. I appreciate your kind words Ken 😊

Post# 387597 , Reply# 26   3/9/2018 at 15:42 (2,211 days old) by lux14 (Leawood Kansas)        

Hey Keith....

Thanks and love the back story on this find! Hope all is well!


Post# 387697 , Reply# 27   3/10/2018 at 12:34 (2,210 days old) by Keither (California )        

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Hi Richard! Your welcome and thanks for the feedback. Have a good weekend

Post# 387736 , Reply# 28   3/10/2018 at 21:20 (2,210 days old) by Jasper (Minnesota)        
Time Machine

Keither,
I still think you have a time machine and you take trips into the past and buy these things new.
Jasper


Post# 387780 , Reply# 29   3/11/2018 at 17:13 (2,209 days old) by keither (California )        

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LOL @ Jasper

Jasper *** shhhhh **** dude ! Dont go giving away my secrets!!!! Just wait til you see my ... ;-) Will save that for later !!!! Wouldnt it be cool to go back in time and make a few purchases?! I mean dang. I think back to the late 70s and 80s , there was such a variety of machines back then :-) I believe there are more new machines out there that will hopefully be discovered ! So now its your turn to step through the time tunnel to bring back one of your favorite machines!


Post# 389473 , Reply# 30   3/30/2018 at 16:35 (2,190 days old) by DJub85 (Virginia)        

Nice find! Beautiful! My DJ is a daily driver and has gone through 3 generations of my family (my grandparents bought it new). The plastic trim is all yellowed... keep yours locked away somewhere dark so that it doesn't fade/yellow!

Post# 389483 , Reply# 31   3/30/2018 at 21:00 (2,190 days old) by keither (California )        

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Thanks Dave ! I have a box that i will be storing it in!


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