Earliest (1937) Electrolux XXX on eBay

[electrolux137]

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While later-issue XXXs are a dime a dozen on eBay, the early ones rarely show up. Here is the very first version, in very good condition overall. It wouldn't take much to make it into a real beauty.


 


Note the three different rug nozzles! The earliest one is on the wand; then the 0ne that came out in 1947, then the newest one next to it. Each one was a distinct improvement on the previous one.



http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ele...40149&meid=abbc3788c79a4ccba9be94042a76fbc6%2

 

[s31463221]

Charles

That is indeed one of the more rare models, but I have a question for you. I only have one pre-war example, (39 model I believe), but the motor on mine sounds a LOT smoother and quieter than the one in the listing. Did you watch the video of it running? What are your thoughts on it? Thanks!

 

[kenkart]

Charlie

look again, it isn't the first because the rear is chromed steel instead of aluminum..

 

[vacerator]

It has

no bare floor tool though.

 

[dysonman1]

That version uses the flat filter instead of the 'basket' filter, so my guess is it's around a 1940 version. I watched the video, it sounds like one or more of the three rubber motor mountings has dried out and broken.