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More Pics Hi Steve The GE finally arrived last week. The cleaner was in great condition but the hose didn't hold up too well so Ive replaced it with the closest match I could, a Hoover hose. Whever packed it placed the cleaner on top of the hose and squashed it. Never mind as the original hose...

Welcome Tim Hi Tim and Welcome to Vacuumland! Many thanks for posting the pics of the Senior, beautifully restored, when ever I see one it always makes me smile as the blue one pictured is what i grew up with! Hoover made amazing uprights for carpet but always wondered about the lacklustre...

Hi Steve I should get it in a couple of days, it's being posted from Australia. I'll give it a good clean and post the pics. Out of interest which part of OZ are you from? I'm from Sydney. Cheers Mike

you may be right! this shape was shared with Sanyo , PYE and Waltons branded machines in OZ. The Sanyo i had in orange with identical specs was significantly louder than the GE which makes me wonder that it's what you don't see that makes the difference

Hi all, My most recent purchase is this GE model 11 VB 10L vacuum made from early 70's to 1982 in various colours of blue, cream, mustard, yellow and red. This model I believe to be late 70's - 82. Made in Japan this vac sold in Australia and was very popular among apartment / small home...

Hi all I've seen so many gorgeous American vacuums for sale over the years on Ebay but the one thing that has put the idea of buying on hold is the voltage conversion. In NZ we are 220 - 250v so needless to say plugging an American machine into our outlets would blow the arse out of it. Are...

Mum has a Hoover Senior which she still uses today. it's cleaned the same 6 bedroom house for 42 years which use to have acres of shag pile wool carpet. She couldnt get through more than 3 rooms without it needing empying. I loved using the accessories!

Hi Guys I'm buying this Lux DP7000 which use to be Electrolux Jumbo model 747. I remember these back over 30 years ago. This little Gem is NZ built, old new stock and were very popular in NZ & Australia at schools, pubs etc. A commercial machine with 850 watt motor. There wasnt very much to...

WOOF indeed! And the restoration on the hoover is great!.....mike [this post was last edited: 2/18/2014-03:47]

Hi all, What kind of pounds would make you seriously consider parting with a: (a) Hoover Freedom (b) 427 or 429 Given it's in near new or mint condition, flawless, all original condition. Ideally with original box / literature. Cheers Mike

Non vacuum Retro Find I'm delighted to find this Fisher & Paykel Wringer washing machine and in mint condition - circa 1970 for our retro Holiday Home in Hanmer Springs, NZ.

NZ Goblin Ace - 1967 Model NZ Goblin Ace - 1967 Model

Australian PYE Rotovac - 1964 Model Australian PYE Rotovac - 1964 Model

NZ Hoover 407 - 1978 NZ Hoover 407 - 1978

Thats good to know gsheen, as ive never seen this bag set up other than aus/nz connies

Vintagerepairer you make a good point about the hitachi cleaners. They were very expensive here but once again due to government import tariffs. They seemed to be well liked by those who had them and as reliable as the day was long. As mentioned earlier they simply didnt get much of a lookin...

Hi Doug The Goblin ACE and Hoover 407 here were made by Fisher & Paykel. They look identical to the 1950s electrolux. The Goblin was discontinued in 1972 and the 407 took up the role. There were very few differences except the Hoover was more powerful with a 700 watt motor as the goblin had a...

Fisher & paykel Fisher & Paykel were agents for many big names in home appliances in NZ. With hoover and Goblin they manufactured, assembled and distributed those appliances. With brands such as national and hitachi they were just the distribution agent. We are talking the 60s and 70s though...

Collection Hi Mate I've had 100s over the years but don't have much of a collection due to space. Ive got a NZ Hoover 407, Goblin Ace, PYE Rotovac, HMV Sweepervac and the hoover pictured! Most were sisters of their UK counterparts. Eg: HMV sweepervac was called the 'Light & Easy' in the...

Awesome I love the Kirby's. in NZ those that have them love em!!!! They sell for $4700.00 NZD in NZ less trade in so they are out of the reach of most! Shame as they do last a life time if looked after!...mike