Lewyt Electronic!

[fantomfan]

So a guy I know will occasionally find an old vacuum cleaner in the business that he does. He asked me If I wanted a "lewyt" and I said yes. I paid $40, which is more than I would usually pay for a vacuum cleaner in this condition, without any of it's attachments, but I thought it was worth it. It is the lewyt electronic model 121. It has a small amount of rust, but it's bearable. I am VERY sad to say it does not have the powerhead, and I discovered that the wire inside of the vacuum for the powerhead appears to have been cut. I need to clean it up more as well. It doesn't have any attachments, so I took parts from various junk machines that I have. It works GREAT though. I also think these are fairly uncommon, as I believe this was the last model from the real lewyt company? The guy is going to let me know if he finds any more attachments.
Also, is the top part supposed to be clear metal?
I also have the model 90 that I found in the trash a month ago. I's in very sad shape, and doesn't work, but it's hard to leave behind a vintage vacuum!

 

[fantomfan]

lewyt 121

The suction control still works. It also had a lewyt bag in it.

 

[fantomfan]

the model 90

I Wish it worked! -It actually barely did the first time I turned it on, but it died out, and wouldn't turn on again.

 

[fantomfan]

My 75th ann. guardian!

I Forgot to show a pic of it. It has tape on the hose, needs a new filter, and a bulb for the powerhead, but it has bags, all of the tools, and it was free! It still works great! In my opinion it is generally improved over the old electroluxes, except for the fact that it may not be built as well.

 

[collector2]

The 121, along with the 120, were the last of the big wheels machines but the Lewyt Corp did have out 3 - 200 series machines after them, before going bankrupt. Yours has had the paint sanded off it by the looks of it - it should look like this (no this isn't mine - it was from an ebay auction - Wish it was mine)

Doug

 

[collector2]

In looking at the pictures together that almost looks like the top of a model 111 has been used on yours (as it has the white and gold instead of grey and gold)with the green removed. This is my 111

 

[rugsucker]

Lewyt Silver Comet !!!

This would seem to be the later,and RARE,chrome model.One of the only places I have seen this referred to was in a 2 page article with pictures of new household equipment in an issue of 'Living for Young Home Makers' of about 1960.I believe it was called the 'Silver Comet'.More pics??

 

[dysonman1]

Years ago, when I was still part of the VCCC, we held a convention in Ohio. A man named Dan Marino (not the football player) brought his beautiful Chrome Lewyt Electronic (complete with power nozzle) for us all to see. It was gorgeous. Didn't clean well enough to win a blue ribbon, but beautiful all the same. Anyone else remember Dan and his Lewyt?

 

[williamr1248]

Lewyt Electronic

Tom,
See if I an thinking about the right guy. My first convention was at Electrolux and back then people would share a hotel room to save money. I think the guy was Dan Marino. This guy had several Lewyt's and he drove his van an up to the convention.
What a convention that was as we went to Clay's Shop, Electrolux factory tour and lunch and also went to Jimmy Martin's shop. It was truly vac overload!
As I remember you introduced us to the then brand new out on the market Rainbow E Series. I came to the convention not knowing anyone but left with life long friends. Your David was the first to greet me as I walked in the room.
Rob

 

[collector2]

Interesting. Then this is a version I have never heard of at all. Anyone have any more information or pictures of the complete machines???

Doug

 

[dysonman1]

Rob: You're remembering correctly. Dan Marino had a special box made to hold the machine. It was under lock and key if I recall correctly. We had a lot of fun at those early conventions. It was $25 for the convention fee, the club provided a GREAT lunch and one dinner for everyone. We were all there to learn. No alcohol was allowed. No one under 18. Fun times, and I too walked away from those conventions with life long friends.

We wanted to go to Electrolux, but Jimmy Martin (an Electrolux dealer) wasn't able to convince the company to let us into the factory. I wrote to the President of Electrolux, and described what a great photo opp. the club presented if he allowed us to come. He agreed. We all brought one Electrolux (what ever our favorite model was) to the factory, and we set them up in the lunch room. We were given a tour of the factory. I talked the President of Electrolux into giving the club a Commemorative Edition - I begged him for it really. But in the end, we were all there in the lunch room when the factory workers came to lunch and filed past the tables with our Electrolux vacuums on it. They were overjoyed. The local NBC affiliate was covering our visit, I remember doing the interview. Remember how excited we were when I cut the box open to reveal our new club's Commemorative Edition (what ever happened to that?)? Very good times!!!

Thanks for the kind words about David. He was also so nice to everyone and made them feel 'at home'. Exactly what the club's "first lady" (lol) should do. It will be two years since he passed, on October 5th.

 

[kenkart]

Dan Marino..

I couldnt remember his name, I traded him a straight suction Royal for a Nilfisk.

 

[hoover51]

Lewyt Electronic

Tom, I was at that convention. I shared a room with Dan, and stayed up almost the whole night using the chrome Lewyt Electronic. loved every minute of it. I have three Lewyt electronics, including the chrome unit.

Mike

 

[kirbyvertibles]

Tom was the power nozzle on this also chrome?

 

[vacuumguy]

Hi it is Steve, wanted to share that on the collections part of the site Dave Kerr has on photo #4 a 1955 Model 77 listed as First Big wheel. Over time the three Lewyt to my personal collection along with original hoses, dusting brushes, floor brush, rug attachment, crevice and upholstery tool. All units still run.

Thanks everyone for sharing on this topic as I have learned things about the Lewyt that I did not know.

 

[n0oxy]

lewyt electronic

Was the electronic the one that electricuted people? My nickname for those is the zapper. Kind of a shame, because I think besides that issue, they were good vacuums. I think I remember reading that there were two zapper models.

 

[redneckvacman]

How did they work I have an older one that isn't an electronic its probably from the late 40's or early 50's I was just wondering how the electronic worked. What made them electronic?

 

[collector2]

Hey Steve. What Dave meant was it was the first big wheels with power nozzle. The first big wheels Lewyt was the model 77 which came out in 1955

 

[collector2]

Gahh sorry - that posted accidentally before I had it ready.

What I meant to say was Dave's model 107 (1958) was the first big wheels with the power nozzle. The first big wheels Lewyt was the model 77 which came out in 1955.
Doug