Re: Reply #8
The B-9 was introduced during the Silverado's run--either in 1983 or 1984. If you look carefully at the B-9 pamphlet on the initial post of this thread you will note that it is two-toned gray similar to the Silverado, and the matching Rug Washer, Model 1453, and Model CB2000; also the shampoo solution tank has a "Floor Beautifier" decal on it.
Conversely, the DJ's shampooer/polisher matched its sand and jade colors (along with the same-colored Rug Washer, Model 1453, Hi-Tech 2100, L-E, Model CB2000, Discovery II, and Discovery Advantage) and bore a "Diamond Jubilee" decal on its shampoo solution tank. Furthermore, the model designation became 1522 which corresponded with the 1521 model designation of the DJ (see replies 1, 2, and 3). I do not think there was a sand/jade-colored B-9, so correct me if I'm mistaken.
Interestingly, the model briefly reverted back to using the "B" designation (presumably for "Beautifier") as a B-10 when the 1521/Marquise debuted, but was later redesignated as a Model 1522--both were sand and taupe. When the 1521/Grand Marquise made its appearance the machine retained its 1522 model designation but was renamed "Floor Pro". Later, when the Epic series of cleaners were being marketed the name became "Epic Floor Pro" with model designations 1732, 1739, S105A, S105B (in two colors--corresponding to the C104H/Renaissance and later C133A/Epic 8000 colors), and S105G (the 75th anniversary edition). The S105J and S105L were named "Floor Pro Encore" to correspond with the C134C/Guardian Encore. Since that time the machines have been named "Lux Floor Pro" with model designations S105N, S165A, S165B, and S165F (the S165s do not have cord winders).
The Model 2101s and 2101As composed the plastic line which came from Canada in 1984 and corresponded to the colors of the plastic-bodied vacuum cleaners in sand/jade, sand/taupe, light sand/navy, light sand/light blue (Regency Series), sand/wine (Special Edition series). They seem to have been discontinued when the Epic series machines were introduced in 1992.