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Nice find! I like that one; we didn't get them over here in the UK.

but hey, you're so lucky! There's a Charles and a James but what about a Stephen Hoover? ;)

BTW I don't know how many Hoover Hoovers I now have ;)

As a UK member/ resident.. I've noticed how there is an element of truth in this. In particular, there seems to be a lot of talk about Henry Hoovers, so much so that I'm in danger of saying it myself.. Stephen

I'd say it's a recon Jon, don't think it's anything special, the bag is a normal replacement one and I have seen orange hoods before, which are probably non-gen replacements or possibly off a U4082. There is a relatively scarce yellow one but that is a plastic-cased machine (6525E) IIRC. This...

Generally Obsolete However, unlike with Kirbys, which have a moulded connector plug, you can use a standard cord. With many 1920s and 1930s machines, such as 541s, 700 and 800 series, you'll find that later replacement original and non-original parts will fit. I use a Hoover 612 belt on those...

I noticed them too! I saw these on Ebay a day or two ago but the guy lives in London and has put them down for collection only. It's a bit too far for me to go plus I already have examples of most of these models..but would consider bidding if they were nearby. Stephen

Very nice! That's a lovely machine Charles, especially with the original bag. I know these pictures have been online a while but I thought it was about time I sent a comment! I now have a few 541s, including a couple of imported Specials and have tried this trick of changing the speed, though...

Worry? You don't say if you have attempted to use the machine and if so what the bearings sound like if it runs or whether the brushroll rotates freely etc? Nine times out of ten on Hoovers I dismantle the agitators and regrease the bearings using a special grease gun. This also affords me the...

As for the bag I'm pretty sure that's quite a late Hoover replacement, possibly from the 1990s.

hmm.. Well Clarke I'm not sure, all I know is that the very early 912s had a longer rubber handgrip and a metal switch plate, with just two screw holes. It's strange how the label says 912A but the chassis is stamped 912. is there an A on the chassis as well? Unfortunately I don't know how to...

Hoover Compact U2190 Rob, I believe that the Hoover Compact with orange trim model U2190, which you have, was made circa 1980. I used to see them back in the '90s and did have one but broke it up for spares at the time, since the backbox etc was rough. Strictly speaking, the Junior Deluxe was...

lol Perhaps the globe symbol on the front signifies it's from outer space, waiting to descend upon the human race..

Ben I had been thinking of posting the Columbus on a new thread but posted here, not that I wanted to mess up this one or detract from the main subject of the Kirby's, mainly to tie in with what Charles had said about the one he'd seen. BTW Charles, the motor unit on it does detach just by...

No time to vacuum! The carpet is a bit dusty, sorry! Here it is with the hose fitted.

view of whole machine working Just had it going tonight..

Columbus? I have a Columbus..but is the one you're thinking of anything like mine?

2 more stunning examples! The 612 and 638 look mint..and are amongst my favourite cleaners. It's interesting what you say about the handle bails. I have a 475 with a bail painted black. My other 475s and some of the 425s are in storage, so can't check them all straight away. Also I've...

Looks good James! I've always liked these early Hoovers..and the 700 model was the first of the 'coffee-can' style machines to become part of my collection in 1991. It looks as though this example has one of the earlier-style handgrips with the diamond pattern without the word 'Hoover' moulded...

Nice example Jonathan! This one looks pretty much flawless. I'm a little intrigued by the handle bail, which almost looks as if it's been recently chrome plated. The examples I've seen of this model (currently have about four) have steel bails painted black..and they can go rusty, whereas other...