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Looks like they made some amazing vacs over the years! Interesting how the earlier models kind of resemble the GE vacs we had in the US in the 60's and early 70's, and from your description it sounds like Arcelik was your version of what General Electric and Westinghouse used to be over...

Did any of you get a chance to see NCIS last Tuesday night (10/28)? Two of the agents were helping out on the night shift because of night shift being short handed. There is one scene where they are working at their desks when Olga the cleaning lady comes in, running what appears to be a 500...

Nice find! Definitely a 519, but the handle grip and bag appear to be from the D-50, with a Classic bag guard and bag topper and other trim to match the Classic. The black cord appears to match the Heritage II, but a Heritage II cord would not fit the switch connection on the 519. If you are...

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I could be wrong, but I think the only difference between the two was that the headlight was an add-on on the 725 but standard equipment on the 750. Here's my 725. And by the way, the headlight guard was replaced after this pic was taken. Jeff

You might want to try the ebay store electricvac for the type H bags for your 501. As of 7 years ago, they had plenty of them. Nice looking 501 you have & great that you got all the paperwork with it! I have the same one, built a few months before yours, in August of 1985. It's the newest of...

Welcome aboard! Sounds like you have quite a collection!

Welcome aboard! Jimmy Martin (rugsucker here in Vacuumland) may be able to help you. He has a lot of vintage machines and parts. Good luck with your search. Jeff

Welcome aboard Brian! Although I don't know anything about Sebos or Windsors, I'm sure you'll find that there are plenty of people here who do. Jeff

Welcome aboard Scott! my oldest Kirby is a 512, next model after your 511. Jeff

Welcome to the group Lady Katherine!

Nice group of hoover "pumpkins!"

Welcome aboard Savannah and son! Sounds like he has quite a collection already! Many of us collectors had an interest in vacuum cleaners from an early age. My parents gave me a toy Hoover for Christmas when I was 2 1/2, and by the time I was 4 I knew what brands of vacuums my Grandparents, Aunts...

Welcome aboard Niels! You've come to the right place to learn more about the old Premier vacuum you found. From the pic you posted in the Vintage forum, I'm thinking it's most likely a pre-war machine. Doug Smith, who is Collector2 here in Vacuumland, has a vast knowledge of Canadian made...

Yes, and when I saw the 4-digit model number I realized you were referring to the later models. Thank you for the info. Jeff

Interesting too, that in the beginning ALL vacuums were sold door to door. Even Hoover did home demonstrations well into the 50's, at least until 1955, as my Grandma's model 82 Constellation, which I still have, was demonstrated in their home. When they started becoming available in department...

OK, they must have changed their power nozzle supplier for the later models. But I do know that the earlier ones were from Air-Way or Filter Queen. Jeff

I don't know about Whirlpool or Panasonic nozzles being used by Royal, but I believe most of their power nozzles were made by Air-Way or Filter Queen. I'm sure Tom G. would know for sure who built which one. Here's a pic of my model 31X Filter Queen with power nozzle for comparison. Jeff

I sold Electro-Hygienes in 1974 and again in 1976. I was one of the "good" or "nice" salesmen that Centralsweeper and Madman mentioned. We did have discounts for trade-ins and other discounts, and although we weren't as aggressive as some salesmen, we were instructed to offer any discounts...

That is a beautiful Royal tank you have there! Similar to the 408 I used to have. Powerful, quiet, and easy to use! Mine has the older power nozzle but it works well. My son has it now, one of 4 he took with him when he bought a house and moved out. The collection was something we did together...