Eureka Model 1414 Bicentennial Edition
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'Early American' and 'Imperial' Quilt Design
Even though Eureka's advertising can at times be inconsistent, most newspaper ads featuring models with decorative bag covers with the Bald Eagles & Liberty Bells quilt design are named "Early American" while those with the floral quilt design were called "Imperial". I hadn't given it a thought when I originated the thread.
Here's an updated table of the Bicentennial-themed line that I posted some time ago in another thread. Check out the unusual 1463-A with Rugulator! Typically, the 1400 Series had Dial-A-Naps; I even thought at first that it was tagged incorrectly, but the top hood vents prove it has the 1400 Series blender motor. Btw, in my initial post of this thread, I mentioned not having seen a model 1414 "Bicentennial" ad. Well, I recently found one in the March 4, 1976, edition of THE DAY, so I posted that, too.
Even though Eureka's advertising can at times be inconsistent, most newspaper ads featuring models with decorative bag covers with the Bald Eagles & Liberty Bells quilt design are named "Early American" while those with the floral quilt design were called "Imperial". I hadn't given it a thought when I originated the thread.
Here's an updated table of the Bicentennial-themed line that I posted some time ago in another thread. Check out the unusual 1463-A with Rugulator! Typically, the 1400 Series had Dial-A-Naps; I even thought at first that it was tagged incorrectly, but the top hood vents prove it has the 1400 Series blender motor. Btw, in my initial post of this thread, I mentioned not having seen a model 1414 "Bicentennial" ad. Well, I recently found one in the March 4, 1976, edition of THE DAY, so I posted that, too.
Eureka Bicentennial
Paul,
Thanks for posting the info. I’m almost positive the Eureka that I purchased on eBay a couple of months ago is the same one that you have pictured above. It was a knee jerk reaction when I saw it listed. Even though I prefer Hoover over Eureka. I do like the Vanguard series. Good info on the different versions. I know little about these. I figured I would get this one to go along with my Hoover Bicentennial upright.
I do not recall ever seeing one of these in person. Even after attending the VCCC conventions for 14 years and visiting collector’s homes. It’s possible I wasn’t paying attention, because I wasn’t interested at the time.
Paul,
Thanks for posting the info. I’m almost positive the Eureka that I purchased on eBay a couple of months ago is the same one that you have pictured above. It was a knee jerk reaction when I saw it listed. Even though I prefer Hoover over Eureka. I do like the Vanguard series. Good info on the different versions. I know little about these. I figured I would get this one to go along with my Hoover Bicentennial upright.
I do not recall ever seeing one of these in person. Even after attending the VCCC conventions for 14 years and visiting collector’s homes. It’s possible I wasn’t paying attention, because I wasn’t interested at the time.
You're welcome, Kenny—yes, I downloaded that photo within the last couple months. I'm glad you purchased it! I would like to have bid on it but am short on space and funds right now.
I found no newspaper ads for the 1453-A, so it must have had a short production and was maybe even a store exclusive.
I never used to think much of Eureka at all, but once I got into comparing different models and types to each other and their Hoover counterparts I got hooked. For some reason, Eureka has developed a smaller fan base than Hoover—at least it appears that way at Vacuumland. That's a big reason that I've delved into researching Eureka cleaners and posting my findings here.
Congrats and Euphoric Eurekaing!
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P.S.
In typical Eureka (and Hoover) fashion, I found that The Eureka Company produced two ginger-enameled canister models at the time that likely sold alongside the Bicentennial-Theme "F & G" models: the 513 (currently for sale at eBay) and the 713. I have so far located no color-matching Roto-Matic Power Teams, but it's possible they were part of the color line, too.
1. Model-Type 513-A
2. Model-Type 713-B
I found no newspaper ads for the 1453-A, so it must have had a short production and was maybe even a store exclusive.
I never used to think much of Eureka at all, but once I got into comparing different models and types to each other and their Hoover counterparts I got hooked. For some reason, Eureka has developed a smaller fan base than Hoover—at least it appears that way at Vacuumland. That's a big reason that I've delved into researching Eureka cleaners and posting my findings here.
Congrats and Euphoric Eurekaing!
______
P.S.
In typical Eureka (and Hoover) fashion, I found that The Eureka Company produced two ginger-enameled canister models at the time that likely sold alongside the Bicentennial-Theme "F & G" models: the 513 (currently for sale at eBay) and the 713. I have so far located no color-matching Roto-Matic Power Teams, but it's possible they were part of the color line, too.
1. Model-Type 513-A
2. Model-Type 713-B
Motor Amps
I used to think that the 3.5A motor rating indicated the headlight's draw compared to the supposed non-headlight 3.3A rating.
As I was reviewing the table I previously posted today, it occurred to me that I must have used that logic to put '3.3A' for the model 2014, as I was unable to locate a data plate photo for the 2014. I think now that it's more likely that the difference is between the blender and pancake motors.
Let me know.
I used to think that the 3.5A motor rating indicated the headlight's draw compared to the supposed non-headlight 3.3A rating.
As I was reviewing the table I previously posted today, it occurred to me that I must have used that logic to put '3.3A' for the model 2014, as I was unable to locate a data plate photo for the 2014. I think now that it's more likely that the difference is between the blender and pancake motors.
Let me know.
