Hi,
<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Hi Thomas. Kirby arrived in the UK around 1973. So the first Kirby in the UK was the Classic Omega. I suppose it's possible there might of been a Kirby Classic in the UK depending on when in 1973 Kirby arrived in the UK. But I've only ever seen a 230/240 volt Omega in the UK. </span>
<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I had a 240 volt Omega once but got rid of it and replaced it with a American 110 volt Omega that was in better condition.</span>
<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I also managed to get hold of a NIB Omega a year or so later.</span>
<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I've still got a 240 volt Classic III. Great machine. If ever you pop in you can see it for yourself.</span>
<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James
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