I remember a family member having the C-1 machine, new back in 56 or 57. It had awesome suction. The 360 hose was great,
the orginal plastic hose split open at the machine end. Then needed more tape often.
The tools and the cleaning power were great. It would not roll on the wheels. As they would drag on the carpet or the hard floors. I remember the plastic hose being replaced with
the serian woven at some point.
Norm