Here are two beautiful Kirbys , can you name their model and year first produced ?
Can you guess these Kirby models ?
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odavid123
Hi David,
On the left is the model C (later production, circa 1937, due to the headlight), and on the right is the Heritage II Legend (1987-89, just a warmed-over Heritage II with some new features) with the shake-out bag and the 13" nozzle.
These two are roughly 50 years apart (1937 and 1987)!
~Ben
Hi David,
On the left is the model C (later production, circa 1937, due to the headlight), and on the right is the Heritage II Legend (1987-89, just a warmed-over Heritage II with some new features) with the shake-out bag and the 13" nozzle.
These two are roughly 50 years apart (1937 and 1987)!
~Ben
kwalsh97214
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Is the Kirby on the left a model 1R (circa 1935)? The handle appears to be all metal rather than the wood and metal section handle on a 1C.
Kwalsh97214
Good catch ! Yes it’s a Model(1)R or as some people like to call it a late R with headlight . Was produced around 1936 and was sold in department stores . It’s a very rare belt cover. It was only used for a short period before switching over to the more familiar design that carried through early 505s
Good catch ! Yes it’s a Model(1)R or as some people like to call it a late R with headlight . Was produced around 1936 and was sold in department stores . It’s a very rare belt cover. It was only used for a short period before switching over to the more familiar design that carried through early 505s
