The famous Lewyt "Cedarized" hassock.
Lewyt 1947 - 1960
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The French blue Lewyt storage box that they machine was delivered in. The 'hatbox' at the top holds the tools.
How to store your 1947 Lewyt
The 1950 model 55. Best Selling Model of Lewyt. This one is AFTER the bag was added.
Round Lewyts on carts or dollies
First Lewyt with Power Nozzle
Lewyt Electronic models with Electric Hoses (the "zapper" models)
Lewyt with 'see thru' window to see bag condition without opening machine
My Lewyt Collection (there are three more models that I have but couldn't fit along the wall).
Lewyt
Recently obtained a Lewyt! Love it! It has its hose, but not in the best shape. If anyone has a spare, let me know!
Recently obtained a Lewyt! Love it! It has its hose, but not in the best shape. If anyone has a spare, let me know!
Does anyone have any details or pictures of the model 210? I've only seen one picture and find itinteresting because it's such a different model then the previous Lewyt and came out the same year that they went bankrupt...
Lewyt!
I have 3 of them, a model 40, 55, and 90. The 40 is the most complete of the 3. All are powerful, yet quiet. Hope to someday get the rest of the attachments and instruction books for them.
Jeff
I have 3 of them, a model 40, 55, and 90. The 40 is the most complete of the 3. All are powerful, yet quiet. Hope to someday get the rest of the attachments and instruction books for them.
Jeff
Hey Andy - as per request. My model 210
Thanks for sharing, that looks like it's in great shape! Where does the hose connect? Do you have any pics of the back side?
Lewyt 210
Unique vac!I think I still have at least 1.The rear half(under att holder) is the paper bag compartment with the rear being the door.Hose inlet is on top under att holder.The red knob in front turns the cord reel(& motor)to wind cord.About 1962.
Unique vac!I think I still have at least 1.The rear half(under att holder) is the paper bag compartment with the rear being the door.Hose inlet is on top under att holder.The red knob in front turns the cord reel(& motor)to wind cord.About 1962.
Great collection, Tom and Jeff; and sharp-looking 210, Doug.
In another thread the Model 90 was briefly discussed; to prevent hi-jacking the main topic, I am posting an early ad for it here of several I located from 1956 to 1957; the model 97 seems to have succeeded it in 1958.
Also attached is a news item about Alex Lewyt and a young boy named Martin Roche for those like me who were ignorant of the origin of the Lewyt big wheels.
In another thread the Model 90 was briefly discussed; to prevent hi-jacking the main topic, I am posting an early ad for it here of several I located from 1956 to 1957; the model 97 seems to have succeeded it in 1958.
Also attached is a news item about Alex Lewyt and a young boy named Martin Roche for those like me who were ignorant of the origin of the Lewyt big wheels.
Attachments
Sounds like a good story. Inspiration often comes from the smallest things.
The Lewyt Big Wheel is by far the most maneuverable vacuum cleaner I have ever actually used to clean with. It literally turns on a dime. And, they're very quiet.
Oops - guess I should have put what models they were too:
Back row - model 77, model 88, model 90
Center row - model 90a, model 97, model 105
Front row - model 107, 111, 120
Im still missing the models 95, 115 and 121 and dont have the power nozzles for the 107 or 111
Back row - model 77, model 88, model 90
Center row - model 90a, model 97, model 105
Front row - model 107, 111, 120
Im still missing the models 95, 115 and 121 and dont have the power nozzles for the 107 or 111
Beautiful collection.
Thank you
Lovely selection.
Well there's a power nozzle on eBay right now. Plus an electric hose and the electric wands.
Gasp cough cough choke - would love it but with shipping and exchange they add up to more than I make in a month
Used stuff is way overpriced now.
There is one sitting in my van right now.
Middle row left looks like the one I grew up with.
Such a bizarre machine with the whole motor rotating with the cord reel. Almost afraid to ask who the good Mr. Lewyt bumped into to get the inspiration for this model O_O
