What is your favorite Krby made before 1980? Mine is Dual Sanitronic 50
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kirbyotronic
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I love them all, but one of my favorites is the D80.
~Alex
~Alex
Well guys.........Mine is the Tradition.....I know, I know....it wasn't considered to be the best by most....but it's my favorite because it's blue.....
My other favorite is model 514....because it's the model I grew up with....and no....I was not born in 1954!!! LOL
Actually, I love them all....also!
My other favorite is model 514....because it's the model I grew up with....and no....I was not born in 1954!!! LOL
Actually, I love them all....also!
vacman117
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Mine would either be the Tradition or the Classic III
briankirbyclass
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I'd have to say the Heritage 1, Heritage 2, Heritage 2 Legend, and Legend 2.
Mainly because these Kirby's offer the very best in every conceivible attachment ever devised by Kirby.
Starting with the Heritage 1 you could get the Hair Clipper, the Handy Butler, Rug Renovator, Miracle Head,Inflator, Waxer, ect. which would all work with any of these Kirby's as their Safety Switch was/is the same for all.
Not to mention the avalibility of your choice of the regular Sani Emptor, or Mini Emptor, with the redesigned papaer bag system.
Plus, these Kirby's used 2 speed motor, and the 4 row brush roll, that not only grooms the carpet and raises the nap better than a 2 row,,,it also helps to pull the Kirby along, making it easier to push.
Not only that but Kirby even made avalible a smaller 500 series Rug Nozzle, for more concentrated cleaning, or for anyone that prefered the smaller head Kirby.
Plus, you had the choice of the 3 different rug nozzles,,the Classic series large bell shaped nozzle, the Heritage 2, airplane wing shaped nozzle head, or the 500 series small head.
What more could a person ask?
The handle of the Heritage/Legend machines is even designed to be user friendly.
Altho i will always love the Classic series, and the Tradition for their regal look and color (especially when new, or Factory Rebuilt),,the 2 row brush roll does make these machines very hard to use,,especially on thick heavy carpet. Imho of course.
Ask any older person that bought or owned a Classic series Kirby back in the day,,,the first thing they will say is, IT WAS SO HARD TO PUSH!
If you own a Classic or 500 series that is hard to push, put a 4 row brush roll in the nozzle,,,you will like it much better.
Imho, of course. To each his own!
Mainly because these Kirby's offer the very best in every conceivible attachment ever devised by Kirby.
Starting with the Heritage 1 you could get the Hair Clipper, the Handy Butler, Rug Renovator, Miracle Head,Inflator, Waxer, ect. which would all work with any of these Kirby's as their Safety Switch was/is the same for all.
Not to mention the avalibility of your choice of the regular Sani Emptor, or Mini Emptor, with the redesigned papaer bag system.
Plus, these Kirby's used 2 speed motor, and the 4 row brush roll, that not only grooms the carpet and raises the nap better than a 2 row,,,it also helps to pull the Kirby along, making it easier to push.
Not only that but Kirby even made avalible a smaller 500 series Rug Nozzle, for more concentrated cleaning, or for anyone that prefered the smaller head Kirby.
Plus, you had the choice of the 3 different rug nozzles,,the Classic series large bell shaped nozzle, the Heritage 2, airplane wing shaped nozzle head, or the 500 series small head.
What more could a person ask?
The handle of the Heritage/Legend machines is even designed to be user friendly.
Altho i will always love the Classic series, and the Tradition for their regal look and color (especially when new, or Factory Rebuilt),,the 2 row brush roll does make these machines very hard to use,,especially on thick heavy carpet. Imho of course.
Ask any older person that bought or owned a Classic series Kirby back in the day,,,the first thing they will say is, IT WAS SO HARD TO PUSH!
If you own a Classic or 500 series that is hard to push, put a 4 row brush roll in the nozzle,,,you will like it much better.
Imho, of course. To each his own!
compactelectra
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Oh Gosh
What a question to ask! Kind of like asking which is your favorite child.
What a question to ask! Kind of like asking which is your favorite child.
compactelectra
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If I Had To Pick
This would probably be it (right now - check back tomorrow.)
This would probably be it (right now - check back tomorrow.)
compactelectra
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Tania
Seems to like it too!
Seems to like it too!
I like all my Kirbys.But My Favorite Kind of Kirby is The Heritage 2.Which is also my dream machine.
dualsanitronic
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The Dual Sanitronic 50 is so nifty!
My Favorite Kirbys Before 1980
My parents had a Classic III 2-CB from 1978 to 1994, as did my paternal grandparents from 1977 to 1998, which meant I grew up seeing that model. Other pre-1980 Kirby models I like are the very first Tradition 3-CBs with their metal fans and locking headlight caps.
Also: 515 (first Kirby with new 10-blade metal fan); 516 (first significantly-updated model); 560 (first with new design belt lifter); the Sanitronic 562 (first with the Sani-Scraper and Sani-Pocket on bag); the Dual Sanitronic 50 (first with two-speed motor); and the Classic 1-CR (first Kirby with 16" wide nozzle and Shag King)
My parents had a Classic III 2-CB from 1978 to 1994, as did my paternal grandparents from 1977 to 1998, which meant I grew up seeing that model. Other pre-1980 Kirby models I like are the very first Tradition 3-CBs with their metal fans and locking headlight caps.
Also: 515 (first Kirby with new 10-blade metal fan); 516 (first significantly-updated model); 560 (first with new design belt lifter); the Sanitronic 562 (first with the Sani-Scraper and Sani-Pocket on bag); the Dual Sanitronic 50 (first with two-speed motor); and the Classic 1-CR (first Kirby with 16" wide nozzle and Shag King)
caligula
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Favorite Kirby?
That's easy! the Vacuette. A close second would be the 1-C followed by the 2-C and then the D-50 and D-80.
Alex Taber
That's easy! the Vacuette. A close second would be the 1-C followed by the 2-C and then the D-50 and D-80.
Alex Taber
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If I had to pick...
...it would be the 1C!
...it would be the 1C!
Its about impossible for me to narrow it down to one Kirby-A favorite I remember when growing up is the Kirby My Mom and Dad bought from a DTD salesman(Van campaign)who was knocking doors that day-it was in 1951-can't remember the model.Another would be the 1C-they just looked so cool.Just about got one-but it got away!The Kirby salesperson was trying to get one as a trade in from a customer for me.the owner would not give it up.Still lookn-and for the 1951 model.Remember it was rebuilt when my Dad used it to spray varnish on wall paneling in the home they were remodeling when the machine was bought-My Mom said she was furious at Dad for doing that---so Dad took the machine to Kirby-they lived in Ohio at the time and he bought an air compressor from Sears for future spraying jobs
the present favorite is the Sentria-mine reproduced-now I have 3!!
the present favorite is the Sentria-mine reproduced-now I have 3!!
vacfanatic
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Kirby Ultimate G Diamond Edition
My favorite is my Ultimate G Diamond Edition, which I bought new in box off Ebay a few years ago. It's one cleaner I won't ever part with!
My favorite is my Ultimate G Diamond Edition, which I bought new in box off Ebay a few years ago. It's one cleaner I won't ever part with!
kirbysthebest
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Favorites
That's like asking which one of your children you love the most.
Of what I own--Omega then Tradition
Of what I don't own--D-80
That's like asking which one of your children you love the most.
Of what I own--Omega then Tradition
Of what I don't own--D-80
vacfanatic
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I really have a few favorites of the Kirby family... Heritage and Heritage II, and then the Sanitronics. It's hard to decide!
normvac
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My favorite per 1980 Kirby
My factory rebuild D-80 and all of it's attachments.
Other wise it's my Heritage II.
Norm
My factory rebuild D-80 and all of it's attachments.
Other wise it's my Heritage II.
Norm
Speaking of Dual Sanitronic 50
I am getting one with most of the attachments and the owners manual for 25 dollars.Here is the craigslist ad.
http://janesville.craigslist.org/hsh/1280394278.html
I am getting one with most of the attachments and the owners manual for 25 dollars.Here is the craigslist ad.
http://janesville.craigslist.org/hsh/1280394278.html
hygiene903
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Favorite Pre-1980 Kirbys
Mine would be the D-50, Classic III, and anything in the 500 series. These are actually my favorites of ALL Kirbys, not just pre-1980 (although they ARE all pre-1980 machines!).
Jeff
Mine would be the D-50, Classic III, and anything in the 500 series. These are actually my favorites of ALL Kirbys, not just pre-1980 (although they ARE all pre-1980 machines!).
Jeff
electroluxkirby
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I like them ALL, but I LOVE my Legend II!
thunderhexed
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Kirby
D-50, D-80 and Classic I. Love the perfomance and sound of teh Sanitronics, and love the feel and growl of the Classic. It's such a beast. It's so ugly it's cool to look at.
D-50, D-80 and Classic I. Love the perfomance and sound of teh Sanitronics, and love the feel and growl of the Classic. It's such a beast. It's so ugly it's cool to look at.
Favoriteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Sanitronic VII (1st one I rebuilt completely for myself/collection & also grew up with.)
Sanitronic VII (1st one I rebuilt completely for myself/collection & also grew up with.)
chestermikeuk
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Fav Vac is...
The Tradition...this is the first model I collected, I went to a house sale looking for a small log burner and it had sold...on the way out near the door was this big shiny vac with loads of boxes and instructions & guarantees, handy butler & everything..marked up for £30 quid, I thought well for that I can take it home & try it and then sell it on fleebay later!! I searched on the web for spare & parts etc and up came classic appliances club (AW) & the VCCC, ...Oh my, another world out there and have been hooked ever since...the bug got me!!!...LOl ...135 vacs and 87 washers later!!!.....
I have the original bag bug I much prefer the big solid replacement!!! cheers, Mike...
The Tradition...this is the first model I collected, I went to a house sale looking for a small log burner and it had sold...on the way out near the door was this big shiny vac with loads of boxes and instructions & guarantees, handy butler & everything..marked up for £30 quid, I thought well for that I can take it home & try it and then sell it on fleebay later!! I searched on the web for spare & parts etc and up came classic appliances club (AW) & the VCCC, ...Oh my, another world out there and have been hooked ever since...the bug got me!!!...LOl ...135 vacs and 87 washers later!!!.....
I have the original bag bug I much prefer the big solid replacement!!! cheers, Mike...
thermokid
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My Favorite Kirby is
The Model 561. It is the first Kirby that I ever had and still have. But since most all people call me the Kirby Kid, I guess I could say I love all Kirby's big and small! I really like the color of the Tradition, it is so regal looking in it's Deep Blue (however it is the most gutless Kirby's of all that I have)As soon as I change it over to the miniemptor or I could leave it as a shake out bag.. That would work. anyway I love them all....
The Model 561. It is the first Kirby that I ever had and still have. But since most all people call me the Kirby Kid, I guess I could say I love all Kirby's big and small! I really like the color of the Tradition, it is so regal looking in it's Deep Blue (however it is the most gutless Kirby's of all that I have)As soon as I change it over to the miniemptor or I could leave it as a shake out bag.. That would work. anyway I love them all....
