Finally, after a whole year of waiting impatiently!

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I picked up a box at a local Riccar dealer.

 

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Anyone familair with this model number?

Probably not.

 

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A peek inside.

 

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All these parts!

 

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About 2 mintues later.

 

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Attachments.

 

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As Corey (HenryDreyfus) says "this is where all the drama happens."

 

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Only the finest Filtreete bags will do.

 

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I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you...

 

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One of a few things not made in China.

 

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All metal release pedal anc catch on the vcuum body, completer with a Teflon glider for smooth operation.

 

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Again, metal where most use plastic.

 

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Ready for its maiden voyage.

 

[swingette]

cool. looks like a really serious vacuum, Reggie. what will they sell for? how loud is it compared to a Hoover Concept?

is that a Polaroid of you, Reggie, pasted to the side of the box?

Swingette

 

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Its not quite as loud as a Concept, the exaust from the direct air motor goes into the bag chamber. Sounds like a smothered Concept really.

The full price is $1399.95, with a minumum price of $999.95, not cheap.

 

[lux1521]

That is one nice looking vacuum. I guess for that price it really had better be. It looks very modern without looking strange like the hoover z and many other vacuums on the market. It looks like a quality machine to me but I won't be getting one anytime soon.

Anyway, glad to see your having fun! Oh, see if you can get a picture of it running in the dark. I bet it looks 10 times cooler that way. Those headlights are something else!

 

[buffster]

Congrats!

I heard about the new Radiance with the pearl finish when I looked at Riccars a few months ago. Awesome! Riccar hasn't even updated their Web site to show this new model yet. I've been wanting a Radiance and may have to splurge. It's gorgeous.

 

[luxg]

Reggie, that is one beautiful vacuum!! I love those head lights!!!! Thanks for sharing all the neat pictures.

 

[eluxomarty]

It's a great looking cleaner!

Reggie, does this vacuum also have the two motors? One direct air and one clean air? I also like the combo tool ala the Lux combo tool. I really like the Riccar canisters too.

Marty