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One correction to your info., Charles. The textured crevice tools didn't come until sometime during the run of the Olympia One (maybe when it was remodeled 1401B with the two handles and other revisions). The Jubilee and Super J also had the smooth ivory crevice tools (same as the tan G and...

What did the "E" stand for in the model # then, Jimmy? I thought it stood for "electric hose", because of the Genesis LXe or am I wrong about that, too?

Don't forget the 1945 even though it was sold before you were alive. Great method for collecting! Check out Charles's Kirby pages if you haven't already: http://1377731.com/kirby/ Model 505 (originally posted by cb123):

I noticed in the 1979 Olympia One manual that it mentions that a commercial version of the upright was available (the pic shows a tan Model 1363 that had been sold during the Super J era, but I'm thinking that the Model 1451 was introduced around 1979). So I'm wondering now if the Model 1451E...

Hey again, Doug - Re: replies #5, 14, 24, 25, 29 It's been awhile, so I reread the replies in this thread and found that Jimmy mentioned that the first tan G crevice tools had plain lettering (#24) and the later ones carried the boat-shaped logo as seen in #8. So, I'm thinking that the US...

Thanks, Doug.

Gray Ambassador III tools:

Crevice "Tip" Did Electrolux make the short crevice "tip", so it could be stored in the dust brush? Was it standard or optional? Does Aerus still sell it? I'm guessing it went with the 75th anniversary machines because of its oyster color.

Edgar, I'm interested in seeing your list & photos of Dutch cleaners.

Yeah, I agree, but the Electrolux model information available on Vacuumland besides the USA and Canada is pretty limited, and I haven't found any websites like Charlie Lester's or Doug Smith's that feature detailed Electrolux information in a time-lined format made in other countries.

I used the Electrolux (UK) Ltd. pamphlets that Doug Smith posted to provide this quick reference list. Additions are welcome, because the list only goes up to 1980 and the pamphlets only included vacuum cleaners; not floor polishers/shampooers, commercial vacuums, or devices. I'm not sure just...

I found pics of another Electrolux Model GG on Terry Kay's webiste. I'm wondering if there were 500 made of it just like the later black and chrome Model 1521/Ultralux CE achievement award? Anyway, even though some opine that the golden color is garish, I beg to differ. I think it has that...

Doug Smith mentioned that the Model G was briefly sold in Canada in the mid-'60s (around the end of the aqua Model G run and the beginning of the tan Model G run) to test market the US's power nozzle. Its success caused Canada to import the US Model PN-1 in colors matching its Model ZB88 and...

I forgot to comment on the "B" model designation versus "BA" and "BX" of earlier shampooer/polishers. I'm guessing that the single letter identifies it as a Canadian-exclusive machine (as the overleaf states) and like you'd explained with the "Z" designation for Canadian-exclusive vacuum...

thanks for the clarifications, Doug. I wish people wouldn't be so casual in stating years such as the person who has the 2102 manual listed. That sure adds to the confusion. I like how the overleaf of the B20 is so complete by mentioning such things as its 32 years of existence along with a...