Electrolux Ultralux LX

[gregvacs28]

Different versions of the Ultralux series


It started with the :

<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Diamond Jubilee</span> in approx. 1984. That was the only model I remember having the smooth chrome top. It's easy to change that out and I think that's probably what happened with the first vac pictured in this thread.
This vacuum is known for having a faulty motor. It's beige color is rather bland.

Then came the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Marquis</span> in about 1986. This was a tanish/taupe color and lasted about a year

Then the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Grand Marquis</span> in about 1988. This was, as pictured above a white body, blue trim, blue crinkled painted top, no badge, and a smooth finish beige front. This lasted about a year and had a similar pn to the Marquis but a matching color.


 


Then the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Legacy</span> was very similar to the Grand Marquis.  Not sure what made it different.

Then the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ultralux</span> as pictured above in about 1989. The body was only slightly different to the Grand Marquis. It had a badge with name and the front was a beige crinkled vynil. Also, the power nozzle cover was more rounded, eliminating all the grooves the previous cover had.

Then the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ultralux LX</span> in about 1990, again as pictured above. And also with few canister changes. Here, compared to the Ultralux, it had the full size stick on badge, a chrome crinkled top, and the power nozzle was the first with a head lamp.

Then came the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ultralux Classic</span> about a year later in 1991. This was the same as the LX but the colors were reversed.... and with stunning results if I may add. I bought one of these new from the dealer ( gone now) for about $600. Little did I know I was getting the last of the metal Electrolux canisters. I was just thrilled to have the last one in his inventory. I pampered that thing even despite the woven hose. I always carefully hung it over two hooks to keep it from getting worn.

Of course, not to be forgotten is the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Limited Edition Commemorative model</span> which was black and metalic. Only a few were made.

[this post was last edited: 11/3/2018-05:22]

 

[paul]

Here's another list of 1521s, which is similar to gregvacs' and includes the color schemes, power nozzles, and other specifics.

All tools, except the CE's, were "light sand gray" (Electrolux's term). I believe the short crevice nozzle was sold with the Marquise, Grand Marquise, and Legacy with its own storage clip on the carrying handle of the cleaner. The rest came with the longer crevice tool, which was stored apart from the cleaner. All originally were paired with braided hoses.

The only ones marked with a label on the body are the DJs in 1984 and the Ultraluxes. All others were labeled only in literature and on packaging.

The mini power nozzle, the Sidekick - model 1562, was introduced either with or shortly after the Marquise's debut. As far as I know it was an option for it and the rest of the 1521s.

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1984-1987: "Diamond Jubilee", light sand gray & jade; "Omni-Flo" power nozzles - PN5 (light sand gray with jade decal) and PN6 (jade with silver decal)
Note - Electrolux Corporation's 60th Jubilee year was 1984. Hose - sand with jade chevrons; only those manufactured in 1984 have the "Diamond Jubilee" decal—the others were not labeled

1987-88: "Marquise", light sand gray & taupe; "Omni-Flo" power nozzle PN6A (light sand gray with taupe decal); Hose - sand with taupe chevrons

1988-89: *"Grand Marquise", light sand gray & navy; "Omni-Flo" power nozzle PN6A (light sand gray with navy decal) Hose - sand with navy chevrons

1989-90: *"Legacy", light sand gray & navy; new hood style power nozzle 1622 (light sand gray with navy Canadian Electrolux wordmark; Hose - sand with navy chevrons

1990-91: "Ultralux", light sand gray & navy; power nozzle 1622 (light sand gray with navy Canadian Electrolux wordmark; Hose - sand with navy chevrons

1991-92: "Ultralux LX" (LX stands for Lux, the SI unit of illumination), light sand gray & navy; lighted power nozzle 1692 (light sand gray with navy USA Electrolux logo); Hose - sand with navy chevrons

1992-93: "Ultralux Classic", navy & light sand gray (colors reversed to match the color scheme of the new Epic series cleaners); lighted power nozzle 1692 (navy with light sand gray USA Electrolux logo); Hose - sand with navy chevrons

1993: "Ultralux CE (Commemorative Edition in honor of the 25th anniversary of the 1205 rectangular-style cleaners, black & chrome; personalized top sales award; lighted power nozzle 1692 (black); Hose - silver with black line tracers—every seventh is accented with a double red line


*These two are easily mistaken for one another since neither is labeled. The subtle difference is that the trim of the bag door cover of the GM is smooth and the L's is textured.

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Triple Brush Shampooer/Polisher Models sold concurrently (same color schemes):

1984-1987: 1522 (B-9 in literature & packaging) "Floor Beautifier" or "Diamond Jubilee" decal; also available was the last iteration of the single-brush Turbo Rug Washer

1987-1988: 1522 (B-10 in literature & packaging) "Floor Beautifier" (some did not have identifying decals)

1988-1992: 1522 "Floor Pro"; base - navy; motor housing - light sand gray

1992-1993: 1732 "Floor Pro - Epic Series" (decal is only marked "Epic Series")
base & motor housing - navy

 

[quebecois]

Nice machines, I like the dark scheme of the VIP commemorative edition.

 

[gregvacs28]

Electrolux Legacy

Was going through some folders and found this owner's manual. Just for fun...[this post was last edited: 11/4/2018-23:49]

 

[gregvacs28]

Electrolux Ultralux LX brochure and owner's manual

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[s31463221]

Brochures

I know this is a long shot in the dark, but does anyone have a brochure for an UltraLux Commemorative Edition they would scan and post by any chance?

 

[gregvacs28]

I doubt you'd find a brochure on the CE as there were only like 1000 made and they weren't intended for sale.  They were intended as a  gift. 


 


For some reason, Electrolux decided to make a black version as the last metal bodied vacs.  Apparently that meant something at one point. 


 


The ultralux Classic, or really any of the Ultralux models, LOOKED cool; but practical it was not. 


 


Much like any other vacuums made of metal, they were often heavy and easily dented. The end of metal bodied models was a good thing. 


 


Last year I gave away a really nice electrolux canister.  It was the last one I had and no one wanted to buy it.  I gave it to goodwill.  An 80 year old woman was at the donation door and she couldn't lift it. She referred to it as junk. It had a brand new hose but that means nothing to the average person.   

 

 

[rugsucker]

Commemorative Edition

The only time I recall seeing literature on the CE was the monthly prize brochure for probably April(drive month)93.It was a prize for salesmen as who sold X number(probably 50-100) of vacs.I should have one in a box somewhere that I would like to see again myself.

 

[s31463221]

Jimmy

If you do run across that literature, would you care to make me a copy of it? Since I have two CE’s I’d LOVE to have some accompanying literature, brochures, owners manuals, etc. to go with them! Thanks!

 

[gregvacs28]

Steve S314

 


 


Did you win your CEs or buy them and how much did you pay for them?


 


Your profile says you've lost vacs to (3)three floods.  I'm curious what happened if you don't mind sharing?