Electrolux-volta Z 59

[crevicetool]

Tommy,
The front of the machine. Is that the latch for the front cover? I have never seen that machine. It is really great looking.

It doesn't have to be plugged in to see how that works.

HaHa!!!!

 

[sireluxomatic]

A bottle of champagne will do it

I think my fear must have come from a time long ago when I plugged in a vacuum that was switched on, so I must have been scared when it started up so quickly like that. I'm especially afraid of loud vacuum cleaners...I always think something "awful" is going to happen.

We all have our fears, I suppose, and that's why I've never worked on a vacuum cleaner motor...I'm terrified of putting it together wrong and then causing some catastrophe.

Anyway, I hope your bf is successful in turning it on Let us know the results.

 

[sireluxomatic]

I'm with Rick...what is that chrome thingy?

 

[collector2]

Hi Tommy

Beautiful Machine. The parts are the same as what the model 30 (1939-1948)used but the rest of the machine is very similar to the models 48 (1951-1956)and 60 (1957-1960) including the handle and switch assembly and the use of the spring metal band to hold the front end on instead of clamps so I would suspect it would probably be from around the mid 1950's.

Definately a very unusual find as I've never even seen a reference to a model 59 before.

Doug

 

[akabent]

I agree with Doug in dating it, but.....

Aspects of the machine are very reminiscent of the XI (1927-29) and XII (1930-36) especially the 'rear end'. (Nice rear end!) It is really beautiful and in really wonderful condition. Enjoy! I am jealous!!!
Rick

 

[z30soulbrother]

beautiful machine

its a beautiful machine. notice it takes a cord connecter with the diagonal flat pins like the loaf series? with as already said a z48 handle/switch a 25 rear end, 30/55 tools its absolutely fantastic well done

 

[aeoliandave]

It's remarkable to me how contemporary some of these vintage cylinders look today in their fresh colours. Why, if you fitted them with hepa bag liners - such as Air-way or Royal - and an after motor filter nano-pore medium who'd 'need' anything else?

Dave, having reversibly retro-fitted such things to cloth dustbag cylinders and Electrolux cylinders with the rectangular Dust Wrappers.

 

[luxg]

Tommy, that is one beautiful Lux, what a great machine and so glad that you have all the tools to go with it. Thanks for sharing.