I'll show you my Regina...

[hygiene903]

Attachments

Yes, the Regina does take attachments. As I mentioned earlier in this thread, I have one similar to Bernie's, although mine doesn't look as nice as his. But I have an almost complete set of attachments with mine, the only thing missing is the sprayer. The set includes suction anb blower adapters, hose, single long wand, dust brush, floor brush, upholstery nozzle, crevice tool (called the "tufter" by Regina) and demother (called the "Reginerator"). You have full suction power with the attachments, just like a Royal, Electro-Hygiene, or Kirby. And I agree with Bernie, it does glide across the carpet. But on the downside, it's a little top-heavy, and when the handle is in the cleaning position, if you let go of it, will fall down!
Jeff

 

[truckerx]

LOL..!!

...and yes...you are so right...it absolutely WILL fall down!!

 

[vintagehoover]

Falling down...

...I wonder if that's because the handle is positioned right at the rear of the chassis? If it was further forwards, anchored on the sides of the fan chamber, for example, the altered centre of gravity and weight distribution might have prevented this...

 

[truckerx]

Re: Falling down....

Good point Jack, but it should be noted that Reginas were always *"inexpensive lower-end vacuum and carpet cleaners"







*Regina Company History

 

[clothbag]

I like the pictures that you took of your Regina "Crown". That is a beautiful looking machine. I too have an old Regina that I bought on E-Bay a few years ago that I would like to share with you.

Edward

 

[hygiene903]

Hey Ed,

Yours is a nice looking machine, too. Would it happen to be a model 50? It looks similar to Bernie's or mine, but the bag on yours looks so much more modern. And I do know from an old instruction book that the 50 looks similar to the 39, but has a 2-speed motor.
Jeff

 

[clothbag]

Hey Jeff:

Mine is a model 29 with the serial # 610113 listed on the vacuums plate. I'm sorry that I can't give more information on it as all but three of my uprights had to be placed in storage at my sister's request. I do check on them once a month to make sure they are ok.

Edward

 

[truckerx]

You have a very nice Regina..!

...thank you for showing me yours...!

 

[charles~richard]

I used to have a Model 55 that was the same basic machine, without the "Regina" logo set in relief in the front nozzle. The bag was tan with a red and silver logo that matches the attachment connector hole on the nozzle.

It's amazing how long these machines were made (at least 20 years) given how absolutely ineffective they were for cleaning carpets! They are straight-suction only, and there are no brushes or bristles in the nozzle. I never had attachments for mine so I don't know how effective it was in that mode, but I doubt it had very good suction.

 

[chestermikeuk]

Regina!!!

Hi Bernie, wow what a classic styled vac, that must win the prize for the "sleek & stylish" award, this is what I love about the classic vacs, the styling as well as functionality!!!

Enjoy, Mike

 

[truckerx]

Thanks Mike.....

..I like unusual designs too, especially things that were created during The Art Deco Period.
On Regina's down-side, balance obviously was not a concern to its designers, as it has a tendency to fall over from the weight of its handle when released. It did however have enough suction to hold itself to the carpet while being photgraphed; for that I am thankful. So it was pretty much all about style.
The highly-styled Bug-Eye Kenmore from the same period was an exceptional machine. Not only was it a looker but a well-engineered and powerful cleaner.

 

[truckerx]

Salve Regina.....

LOL !!