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That WAS a lucky find. I have to get a model 69 to add to my lineup of early convertibles. I was curious if anyone knew when it was (what model) Hoover switched to a more durable vinyl material for the outer bags? Were they always so brittle? I treated my 65, 66, 67 & 68 outer bags with...

1981 Golden Trophy I too have a Golden Trophy, serial number 38 (wonder how many there were in all) which I've owned since about 1997. Nice to know at least one made it to the other side of the pond. I wouldn't trade it for anything! I pasted a link below, haven't used the machine since I...

It did, as an option. The Legend II was also the last model with an optional "granny head." I'm sure the smaller nozzle made it even more powerful. I'd love to find one of those.... - Karl

It was a sad thing when Air-Way went under, but in all honesty, I never even heard of Air-Way before I joined the VCCC. I never saw a television or magazine ad, and truth be told, Air-Way didn't do themselves any favors not having offered an upright since 1940. There are those who will use an...

Bob Kautzman has one as well. You can see a picture of it on his website: http://www.vachunter.com/upright.htm

I just took a look at my late '40's Electrikbroom model 1, and now I can understand why there is a little wheel behind the upper cord hook. The floor nozzle comes off, and with the dolly included, the broom can be rolled around on the floor like a tank vacuum! I had no idea they offered tools...

I can't give an exact date on the 1148 and U5009 since they're Canadian models, but the order definitely seems correct. The 1120 was Hoover's unofficial 60th anniversary model of 1968. I love the poppy U5009, we only had the poppy model here in the states as a power drive model (U6003)...

Dial-A-Matic suction control The changeover came in 1969 with the Dial-A-Matic 1170. It was the first with automatic power drive, and the first with a round dial. The dial was again changed in 1972 during the production run of the 1149, and a little metal lip was installed on the inside which...

Oreck XL-21 If you want a used good Oreck, ask your Clean Home Center how much they would sell you a used XL-21 for? Most people have a love it or hate it attitude about the Oreck. The XL-21 blows any other model out of the water! It is their quietest, most powerful upright, still weighing...

Hoover Constellation Or how about the Hoover Constellation? The vacuum that "walks on air!" The very first, the model 82, didn't have that feature, so the user would place the canister in the middle of the room, and the ultraflex hose would stretch to everywhere that needed to be cleaned. I...

I wish I did. I get the feeling they are rarer than hen's teeth, I guess most people bought G.E. canisters at that time. The only place I know that has one is the Vacuum Cleaner Museum in Missouri. http://vacworld.org/slideshow

It's a shame they never made a true electric power nozzl Well, they did ONCE. I recall Tom Gasko mentioning a Constellation in the Hoover vaults that DID have a power nozzle. While it was in North Canton, was anyone else in there to see it? I understand pictures were strictly forbidden. I...

"I wish that hoover would bring back a limited edition C It wouldn't take much either. I'm sure they could do it with a commercial model. But with TTI at the helm, I don't foresee any more retro models anytime soon. I'd love to see a retro Dial-A-Matic....

Well, I don't consider it vintage at all, but my dream machine would be a Hoover Innovation. Only once do I recall coming across burgundy colored soft-body model. Unfortunately it wasn't for sale.... - Karl

Someone had posted awhile back that there WAS a prototype Bison that was self-propelled. Didn't Clay Floyd used to sell Bison machines? - Karl

I was at Unique Thrift Store two days before Christmas, and shoppers were carving up the store like a turkey. I peeked into the stockroom where donated items are stored before they are tested, priced and put out on the sales floor. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a grey and orange Dyson...

Well Rex, let me ask you this, did you hear how that Oreck Commercial vacuum sounded when it was new? The motors had been outsourced for years before Katrina, and during and after, they used the same Ametek motors. You yourself said these vacuums sucked up a couple of screws, which is...

I completely agree! And WOULDN'T want a B-52 engine in my vacuum. It's a shame that 12 amps has become the industry standard. Some circuits are only 15 amps. That having been said, it wouldn't be difficult to blow a fuse at all. While not the quietest machines by a longshot, one of the...

Well, the Portable came out in 1963, it uses the same motor as the Dial-A-Matic (which also came out that year). Not really sure about the Courier.

Premier Duplex I don't know why, but I've never seen a late-'20's/early '30's Premier Duplex in good or excellent shape. Mine was a trash find in about the same condition as the one above. At least I have the original patterned bag. - Karl