My entire collection of Royal's

[toastermike]

It finally stopped raining here in Oregon, so I thought I would photograph all of my Royals and post them, newest to oldest;

model 8400 (2005), model 2028 (2002), model 2000(1998), and model 9700 (1994).

 

[toastermike]

Next

Stark branded 5000N (1988), model 786, (1987), model 886 (1987, and model 881 (1987)

 

[toastermike]

Next

model 801 (1986), model 880 (1983), and model 215 (estimated late 1940's-1952)

 

[toastermike]

My 2 Royal tanks

Model 4150 (1997), and model 4600 (1992)

 

[toastermike]

My handvacs

2 model 501's, a model 157, and a rare Royalette, estimated to be from around 1936.

 

[toastermike]

The comercial models

Model 662 with red shakeout bag and in need of a new upper handle (1988)model 618 wide track (1986), and model 608 (1983)

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

toastermike

Mike,

I see your 618 now has a gray shake-out bag from a 1987-2002 commercial Royal! Whatever happened to that NOS blue bag that was previously on it?

A new upper handle assembly for your 662 was part number 2-062032-B00, but current replacement will be 2-891051-600 (black handle grip and quick-release cord swivel).

And that '83 608 looks ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS for its age!

~Ben[this post was last edited: 5/19/2017-21:05]

 

[suckolux]

I only have two, a Prince and an upright 9000 6 amp

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

suckolux

Dave,

I also only have two Royal metal uprights, and they are a model 880 (from 1985, sold by Stark's Vacuum) and the 786 Prince.

~Ben

 

[suckolux]

Very robust yet friendly to use machines, even a nice sound with mine

 

[toastermike]

NOS blue bag

Ben,
I still have the blue bag. It is hanging on the wall behind my Royal, along with 2 other like new bags.

Mike

 

[hygiene903]

Nice Royal Collection Mike!

Royals and other Royal-built machines (especially Electro-Hygiene!) are my favorites. Powerful, maneuverable, durable, just a great all round cleaner!
Jeff

 

[toastermike]

Thank you Jeff! You may have noticed that I borrowed your idea of using the garage door as a background for my Royals.

Muke

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

toastermike

Mike,

My grandparents, who live on the same block, were concerned that you may have vacated your house recently, correct? The clue: YARD SALE.

One other thing I want to ask: would you happen to have a spare Kirby Generation 3 power cord (192092) for sale? The one on my 1991 G3 is ruined.

Thank you,



Ben

 

[toastermike]

Ben, I still live in the same house, we did not move. We just had a yard sale 2 years ago. We probably will have another one in July. I don't have a G3 cord, but I will watch for one at the Goodwill outlet store.

Mike

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

toastermike

Mike,

Good to hear! And good luck to you finding that cord for me, please.

~Ben

 

[hygiene903]

Yes, the garage door makes a pretty good backdrop!
Jeff

 

[william]

Very Impressive!

Hi Mike,

Bill from Ebay..some of the nicest Royals I have ever seen.
Congratulations!

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

toastermike

Hi Mike,

Do you still have any of the following old Royals as of late?
1983 model 608 (picture 6)
1986 model 801 (picture 3)
1986 model 618 (picture 6)

Thank you,



Ben