Hoover Constellation Model. 828

[longlivekirbys]

Here is the Constellation that I bought at the convention. I paid $15 for all of it plus 3 bags. I just got it all cleaned up and figured I would share some pics with everyone. so here it is all cleaned up! I have another connie but its in pretty sad shape so im really glad I bought this one because I LOVE it!

Trevor

 

[longlivekirbys]

Sorry the pic is a bit blurry

 

[longlivekirbys]

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[aeoliandave]

Big Score on that, Trevor, with the matching everything.
Real nice.

Dave

 

[vac_whisperer]

Very nice Connie, Trevor! Im still on the hunt for one.

 

[longlivekirbys]

@ Sam & Dave

Thank you! and Sam dont worry one of these days youll find one. Most of them are pretty common so I hope you find one soon! I loveee mine.

 

[vac_whisperer]

Thanks! Ive been searching furiously for one but havnt found one. In fact, the only Hoover canister Ive ever seen in person is a Portable. (And of course I bought it! lol)

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Very nice! I don't recall it being super dirty to begin with.. But you're good at polishing cleaners to make them look like new! I love the color combo. Is it a model 828 or 858?

Thanks for sharing!

Fred

 

[petek]

Connies are the coolest vac imho.. Nothing else grabs non-vac collectors peoples attention more than seeing one of them. Well especially younger people who weren't alive when they were quite common, it's like wow,, a vac that floats LOL

 

[longlivekirbys]

^ LOL

Pete its soo true! lol. And thanks Fred I try my best! And i always share whatever i can when i get the chance. And yes your right it was very nice to begin with but the motor housing (well motor hemisphere lol)was a little dirty and i wanted to just clean everything off to make sure it was extra nice (even though i really didnt need to LOL)

 

[longlivekirbys]

Oh btw fred the model is 858 (my mistake!)

 

[petek]

What I also like about the Connies is that they are relatively lightweight and easy to cart around, the handle doesn't require as much stooping over to grab and most of all they have a pleasant sound. Some of those other vintage Hoovers, like the Slimline and Portable... neat but heavy and ungainly to actually use imho.

The only slight Connie downside in our dog hair infested house is they blow said hairs all over the place

 

[longlivekirbys]

I always..

Thought that they were lightweight and had a great design. and they also seem so small and portable and easy to use but with alot of suction. I also like the nice quiet huming sound they have while running!

 

[hygiene903]

Nice Connie!

Looks great and it's complete! The 858 is one of my favorite Connies, and I have one too.
Jeff

 

[hotpoint95622]

hotpoint 95622

The Hoover Constellation.
Great buy, fantastic machines, so lucky to have a full set of tools too.

I just love the constellation its one of the best designed vacuum ever. I like them so much I have 5 at the moment so enjoy the best cleaning experience ever.

 

[Automatic-Shift]

Nice

Nice find. Enjoy it.

 

[rootcyclone]

The Hoover Constellation...Very nice! I like the 'space age' design of the vacuum, shame you don't get that now I want one now!!!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Trevor!

You did a great job there. I know you'll appreciate that cleaner very much. I have 3 of that model. Enjoy
John.