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Thank you Thank you Thank you. Thank you so much for posting this valuable piece of literature. I get lost in the way the information was communicated, the range available at the time. So nostalgic, well only if you are a vacuum cleaner collector you will clearly understand the xoncept...

WOW John RE Hoover dirt Searcher Well you would think after 400 hoovers but who is counting ?.... you would have a Hoover dirtsearcher. I am fortunate enough to have a brand spanking new Hoover dirt searcher dated April 1978 in mauve. When i saw it my heart skipped a beat and I just had to...

Welcome to vacuumland.org From one member to another- Well I am not residing in England however from English descent. Hope you find a lot of English collectors, that welcome you well and warm hearted and share with you the industry for the sake of the leanage of the Hoover brand. My...

TEDELEX Yeah I was wondering where these 2 machines landed up. and how strange it is the more one has the more you WANT WANT WANT. Not allowing the sun shine over another collectors head.

Can someone tell me why my post was removed? Are we not having a democratic approach in this discussion and may views and experiences of others not be valuable to the collector out there that may act as warning to avoid the same situation? Are the people whom instigate such behavior being...

Why are vacuum cleaner collectors so untrustworthy????????? After a posting on Facebook I contacted a South African Vacuum cleaner Collector from Kempton Park, whom was down sizing his collection.He whatsappéd the pictures of the machines to me that was availible. I specifically indicated to...

Congratulations!!!!!!!! WOW- You are extremely fortunate. Such a beautiful machine with the chrome handle, hence the red bag with black block motive/lines!!!! A trip down memory lane. In South Africa we had the exact range, under the umbrella of TEDELEX made in Western Germany. The small...

Wow- Hey Alex- Well what can I say, but you have done a remarkable task. Your other junior also appear near spotless and for the 6525C Senior Congratulations. I have a Hoover 1346A Junior in that colour however struggle to find that exact slightly darker outer vinyl bag. Regards Adrian

Deepest Condolences- My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends. It truly is a huge loss for someone as empathetic and dedicated to others to pass on, He will still live on, in the memories of fellow collectors who he touched in his lifetime. May God be with his family and...

That is interesting- Hey there- Yes please show us what you got from the man in Pretoria?

Agree- The dimensions make me slightly unsure, however I agree with the previous post. It is a coupling that you convert your Hoover into a blower by removing the paper dust bag, attaching it to the filling tube, hence attaching the hose and Bob's your uncle. This patent was more common...

congratulations!!!!! Welcome to Vacuumland dude. Congratulations on your find, it is a rather rare thing to find in South-Africa, hence if you ever find one. The Aluminium Strip above the headlight and the distinctive Colour of pearl and rose is amazing. The Single speed motor as appose to...

Got to love those Hoovers Wow, I love every Hoover in this collection. They are awesome. You have an extremely meticulous, and stunning collection.

Good for you. Good for you Joanne!!!!!!!!

Well well It is a pity, how some ill minded forms of life, crawl out of their holes.