Half of a Kirby 1-C find

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I found this 1935 Kirby C on ebay, and it is in really nice shape, besides missing the bag, handle assemble, roller brush, and power cord. Oh, what a world, what a world, and that is how the cookie crumbles!

 

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Power plant

It runs like it was never used before - strange.

 

[caligula]

Nice.

This is the first Kirby. it dates back to 1935. I also have one, shown below third fron the left, it purrs like a kitten. We'll have to find you a bag, cord, and handle, and roller brush.

Alex Taber.

 

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Pic#3

Kirby C

 

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Tag

Close up

 

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Belt cap

It came in a pretty clean condition too.

 

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Pic#6

Kirby C

 

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Pic#7 Bottom view

On a side note, the Kirby model C was the first Kirby to have a Headlight. Notice how clean inside the head is.

 

[tolivac]

Not only is the floor nozzle clean,but looks like little or no wear on the wheel tires.Its like the machine was mysteriously dismantled,and put away.The fan doesn';t look worn either.

 

[cb123]

I know what you mean.

I wonna kinda Think it was put in a glass display case at a vacuum repair shop for years - right under the cash register.

 

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Alex

Once again, a great photo, and thanks a million! I hope you can find'em, and if you can't, thanks for trying. Thanks, Calem

 

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Pic#8

Backside

 

[kirbymodel2c]

Hi,

Hi Calem, Another great find! It's always nice to find a vacuum cleaner you have wanted for ages.
Hope you can find all the parts you are after)

James)

 

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Cut and buffed

and all murphied up. It looks pretty clean now. Oh, a Kirby 512 roller brush works well as a replacement brush, as I just found out.

 

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With light on

Kirby C