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We have a new arrival at the Home for Wayward Vacuum Cleaners.
It's an Electrolux Model 1205, the last version from 1973. Note the new-style power nozzle, the textured surface of the motor housing, and and the black logo lettering.
It's 100% original and in very good condition; just needs a thorough day at the Sweeper Spa. However, the hose is shot. The weaving is loose and it badly flunks the Roger Proehl Hose Test. But I'll keep the hose for display purposes since the machine is so complete and original.
It runs beautifully and smoothly, no whining or bearing noise at all; the power nozzle purrs sweetly.
It came with a dozen "period-appropriate" disposable bags, the instruction booklet, and ... the lady must have loved Electrolux -- because there are instruction brochures for the 1949 Model XXX and 1961 Model G in addition to the Model 1205! And there is a Model XXX metal upholstery nozzle. People sometimes held on to older attachments that they liked.
There is also what appears to be a Eureka canister disposable bag but I'm not sure.
Arlee was happy to see this as it's the exact model his dad had when they lived in Palm Springs. He set-to using it right away, even with the bad hose!
The Electrolux came to us via the grandson of the lady who originally owned it. She had passed away and he found it when clearing out her home. He had recalled seeing it when he was a little boy so he held on to it but then decided to part with it. He found me on-line and, goodness to gracious, even delivered it to me!!
I have an earlier version of the 1205 but it's not in great condition, so I'm glad to have this one!
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We have a new arrival at the Home for Wayward Vacuum Cleaners.
It's an Electrolux Model 1205, the last version from 1973. Note the new-style power nozzle, the textured surface of the motor housing, and and the black logo lettering.
It's 100% original and in very good condition; just needs a thorough day at the Sweeper Spa. However, the hose is shot. The weaving is loose and it badly flunks the Roger Proehl Hose Test. But I'll keep the hose for display purposes since the machine is so complete and original.
It runs beautifully and smoothly, no whining or bearing noise at all; the power nozzle purrs sweetly.
It came with a dozen "period-appropriate" disposable bags, the instruction booklet, and ... the lady must have loved Electrolux -- because there are instruction brochures for the 1949 Model XXX and 1961 Model G in addition to the Model 1205! And there is a Model XXX metal upholstery nozzle. People sometimes held on to older attachments that they liked.
There is also what appears to be a Eureka canister disposable bag but I'm not sure.
Arlee was happy to see this as it's the exact model his dad had when they lived in Palm Springs. He set-to using it right away, even with the bad hose!
The Electrolux came to us via the grandson of the lady who originally owned it. She had passed away and he found it when clearing out her home. He had recalled seeing it when he was a little boy so he held on to it but then decided to part with it. He found me on-line and, goodness to gracious, even delivered it to me!!
I have an earlier version of the 1205 but it's not in great condition, so I'm glad to have this one!
