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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.....like Tom, I have several vacuum cleaners that I personally feel are absolutely BEAUTIFUL! That NIB Rainbow is indeed a gorgeous machine! The most beautiful machine I own (in my opinion) actually came from Tom Gasko, so I have him to thank for it! My contribution is my unused Electrolux UltraLux Commemorative Edition sans award plaque (as it was never awarded to anyone).

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Steve:

I almost forgot how stunning the Commemorative Edition Electrolux was.

The first time I ever saw one in person, was at the Electrolux factory in Bristol. I was President of the old VCCC then, and organized the Convention that year. I got to walk around with the CEO of Electrolux, and we happened upon a display that included the Commemorative Edition. I asked (in a very persuasive way) for a Commemorative Edition to be donated to the old VCCC. I still have photos of us unboxing it. The club was much, much different in those days - we had a blast with the new-to-all-of-us machine that evening. I have had nothing to do with the VCCC for more than a decade, so I don't know what ever became of that machine.

The one you have was actually the machine that I got from current President of North American Sales for Aerus, Rich Luisi. It had never been awarded, and was the last one they had in stock. I almost cried the day it left my hands for yours, but I KNEW it would be in excellent hands. Congrats on what I believe to be one of the most beautiful vacuums ever built.
 
Saniway

was fist named Kingston , then Germatron, Saniway and later sold as Royal. Made in Bronson, Michigan by Douglas Manufacturing. Great Machine.
 
That is nice. Much nicer looking than the G Series. I hope they're not listening I don't want to give them a complex :)
 
Stan

That is one beautiful Kirby! I've always liked that model, I had a couple of them (not near the quality and luster of yours) but sadly both were damaged beyond repair due to a horrific basement flooding issue I had several years back.......I too like these over the G-series!
 
Sptyks

Now that Classic III is the best Kirby I have seen so far. Wish Kirby would still add some color like that. I like the look of the Avalir, but some dark red would help the look even more.
 
By Hoover or Elux.

Hoover 63, Hoover 800, Hoover 825, or Electrolux LX. I just love that streamlined look and cool motor cap on the 800 series. I am lucky enough to have a nearly mint 800... Only problem is I need a aromador belt plate for it. That boxy and streamlined combination of the LX just astonishes me. I love it. Only downfall is poor suction even though everything is working/rebuilt/serviced. The 63 just amuses me for no reason. I don't know if its the hood or what.
 
1959 Atlas

While I really admire the classy look of the Kirby D50, the sinister look of the Bison Centurian (it's that wraparound light!), my vote has to go to the obscure 1959 Atlas. Black cherry upper with grey lower, complete with tail fins to match the Chevrolet of the same era.

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I have three favorites. None of them are all that new. Lol. The Kirby Tradition, Kirby Classic III, and the Kirby 505. Something about the primitive styling of the thing that just catches my eye.

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