I love visiting dealers I know

[bikerray]

A dealer I know was given this vacuum and he passed it on to me for free. It's a Kirby 510 that was rebuilt by Kirby October 1981.

 

[brando_husky]

Tis the day for finding vintage 500 series Kirby machines! Congrats on a great find.

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Scott gave it to you?
Nice Kirby, Ray!

 

[KirbyCollector01]

Very nice indeed

 

[bikerray]

After washing the bag, replacing the belt lifter and a little polishing

 

[bikerray]

Gave the 510 back for a display item (even though it runs great) since I already have a 510. Today I was offered a Kirby Sanitronic VII for free and said no thanks, since I already have one.

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Ray, i would have an interest in the Sanatronic!

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

bikerray

Ray,

That's pretty cool! I actually was given a 505 for free (without speed switch) from my local Kirby dealer in 1990, if only I hadn't taken it apart a few years later. . .

~Ben