Electrolux Thrift Model "T" on eBay

[electrolux137]

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Here's someone's chance to get a very rare Electrolux. It's not in perfect shape, but looks like it would clean up pretty good. These just don't show up anymore.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/27156358872...sd=271557681029/?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:112

 

[super-sweeper]

WOW did that sell cheap!


 


I read this and thought, 'bidding war here we come!'

 

[floor-a-matic]

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Mine came with the box; although the box is in fair/poor shape</span>

 

[electrolux137]

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I'd love to see the Thrift Model box!!

There wouldn't have been a bidding war on this eBay model because it was a "Buy It Now" auction. I just hope one of us collectors got it and not some guy who wants a "vac" to clean his garage or car with.

 

[super-sweeper]

Then they didn't know what they had! 

 

[electrolux137]

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Here's my Thrift Model.

http://www.1377731.com/thrift

 

[eurekastar]

I'm guessing that came out at about the same time the E/AE was in production. The Model E was pretty basic. I wish I still had mine, but I gave it away. How much did the Thrift model cost in comparison to its companion (E/AE?)?

 

[ronni]

I have heard the Model T derided by more than a few persons due to its simplicity and the fact that some of its parts were overstock from other cleaners; however, the Model S was very much the same and more than a few persons are enamored with it. That seems unfair to the Model T in my book. Following are my observations of similarities and differences between the two:

SIMILARITIES

1) No cord reel or provision for a halo

2) Removable bag cover with plain metal fastener clips

3) Wheels/Mounts

4) Straight suction only (unless modified later)

5) Motor wattages, hertzes, and voltages

6) Debossed cursive word marks on sides of tanks

7) New-style attachments

8) Black Belden cords



DIFFERENCES


1) T - hammertone blue-painted body (matching Model E); S - blue-gray body w/ivory cover and end cap

2) T - smooth cylindrical body; S - tapered oval body with decorative ridging

3) T - blue attachments (matching Model E); S - blue-gray & ivory attachments

4) T - small toggle power switch w/no rubber tips; S - larger toggle power switch w/rubber tip

5) T - cloth bag; S - cloth or disposable bag allowance

 

[floor-a-matic]

1956 Electrolux Thrift box; its falling apart & has stains

 

[super-sweeper]

That box is almost 60 years old, who could blame the poor thing? 

 

[dysonman1]

The thrift model sold for $49 new. It used parts from obsolete models, like the model LX handle, and the model XXX bag.

 

[caligula]

This was Electrolux's,

version of Frankenstein's monster! The Edsel of the company if you will!

Actually, it was a way to get rid of spare parts in the factory. Wheels of the model E, handle of the LX/LXI, and so on. It was also the answer to those who said they couldn't afford an Electrolux.

Years ago I had one in my collection in Naperville. It had good suction but as I had no interest in it, gave it to somebody in the club. If memory serves, some member of our old "group' showed interest and I said, "take it home with you."

 

[super-sweeper]

Tom, who do I make my check out to!? 

 

[ronni]

Charles -

I am updating this thread as I'm guessing you missed the photo of the Model T's carton in reply #8.