1950's Westinghouse Porta Vac

[deancb]

Vacuum is in working condition. Comes with everything shown. I believe there were other attachments that originally came with this portable. $70.00 + shipping

 

[dysonman1]

I have one that's almost new in the box. The hose was that heavy vinyl they used in the very early 50's. The handle is definitely NOT wood. The cord is black with a belden end. I didn't know paper bags were ever made to fit inside the cloth bag but the one pictured looks right. Very weak suction. I was quite disappointed in mine when I received it from the family of the original owner.

 

[westinghouseman]

Portable in display box

Here's my Westinghouse Portable in it's original box and display. I have all the attachments and original cord.

 

[vac-o-matic]

Ken

Wow...that is one sweet display and machine!

 

[tolivac]

LOVE the '50's display and vacuum!Competitor to the Hoover PortaPower?

 

[rugsucker]

"competitor"?

The GE Tidy was about 1950,the WH Porta Power was about 1955,the GE that became a Eureka and then Oreck Buster B in mid 60s,the Hoover Swingette in mid 60s,the Eureka Mighty Mite about 1980.Great and Amazing WH and display box above!The mid 50s Hoover Pixie also had a box for shipping and then counter top display.