My Extensive Collection Part 4

[kirbyloverdan]

Here are my

Fraternal Kirby twins Heritage II Legand I & II LOVE my Kirby's the BEST cleaning vacuums PERIOD !!!

Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

More twins

My Kirby Sentria II's I own four of these one still NIB these two at my house and one at my Ocean Front Condo . I love the colors of these Kirby's the bags design was inspired by Coach/Gucci my local Kirby friend says woman really love the bag NOTHING beats a Kirby !!!

Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

My Sentria II

At my Ocean front condo . I always try other vacuums but ALWAYS go back to my KIRBYS .

Dan

 

[williamr1248]

My Extensive Collection Part 4

Dan,
Where did the Kirby is best come from? I thought you were all about Aerus/Lux?
You said you had bought 100's for your family so I assumed you preferred the Electrolux machines.

I have the Kirby Legend ll which I bought new and used from 1988-2006. It was a good machine but I have several vacuums that will out clean my Kirby.
Mine just got too heavy to carry up and down the stairs and it did not clean the style carpet at this house as well. You can't get the adjustment at the right level. It is either too high and loses the seal or too low and hard to push.
My Kirby was well made but not good at filtration. Even the hepa bags start smelling after a few uses.
It will be interesting to see what they come up with the new model and hope they maintain their high quality.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Rob

It comes from MY love for Kirby YES I have purchased over a hundred Aerus Electrolux vacuums for family and friends since the 70's because only my Grandmother was a Kirby/Hoover convertible person .
My entire family dislike Kirby because of their weight and the attachment set up .
I do LOVE Aerus/Electrolux my second choice but ALWAYS prefer my Kirby's over all the vacuums I own HENCE my name on this site . Out of all the machines I own a Kirby always out cleans every machine because of the direct auction and bell shaped nozzle . It has great filtration and mine never smell . I always love the height adjustment I always click it until the tone changes then after I hear the tone change it gets clicked once more and it's perfectly sealed to the carpet . I have no problems with its weight 22lbs is not heavy to me . Kirby will always maintain it's quality they spend tons of money producing a Quality Reliable product for 100 years . When I run my Kirby every day for a few weeks straight then take my E series Onyx with the newest PN I barely get anything in the water so that tells me that the Kirby is doing a tremendous job on my deep pile frieze carpets .

Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Here is my model 12

Hoover Lark at its new home my ocean front condo wanted this here instead of my Kirby Dual Santronic because the Hoover was made around the same time the condos were built so a 50's vacuum in a 50's condo for display was appropriate .

Dan

 

[tolivac]

Really neat Lark!!Just have the cloth bag to one-Its the same color bag as on yours.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Thanks Rex

I am VERY lucky to have this Lark it's my late grandmothers she loved that vacuum it was her bedroom vacuum

Dan

 

[tolivac]

I have only seen one Lark vacuum Mike at Greenville Sew&Vac showed me one a woman brought in for repair-he tried to get the machine for me as a trade in towards a new Meile,Sebo,Simplicity.Mike said she wouldn't budge-she wanted her old Lark fixed.DRAT-another one that got away!Would like to have a Lark-a machine from the past that could be a potential Oreck killer.And liked how you could use a hose and hand tools on it just like a Kirby.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Rex

My grandmother would never give this Lark to me I begged for years she said it yours when in gone she put it in her will that I was to get all her vacuums .
It does remind me of a Kirby especially with the rear step on switch .

Dan

 

[tolivac]

Sounds like Lark owners don't want to give up their machines-like the customer at the place here.I did notice the Lark she has was built in Britain.The ball shaped back switch button is unique!Too bad these machines still arten't made-bet people would like them!

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Rex

Besides us collectors the Lark is a very outdated vacuum . Metal vacuums are a thing of the past today's consumer don't like heavy vacuums period and bag less is what the consumer is into right now .
Keep your metal machines and enjoy them as they only appeal to collectors .

Dan

 

[tolivac]

The good thing about the Lark and other older Hoover designs---they WORKED-unlike a lot of newer bagless plastivacs sold today-and that Lark could last decades if the owner takes care of it.The Lark will be running and doing its job after several of the newer plastivacs are thrown into the dumpster.Then they grace the landfills.The dirt in the vac at least goes to the landfill.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Rex have you

Forgotten about planned obsolescence ? Most companies today don't care about a vacuum lasting decades if you want a long lasting vacuum buy Tacony , Kirby , Aerus , Rainbow , TriStar , Filter queen ect . That's what it comes down to today the newest rage is cordless .

Dan

 

[tolivac]

That is what I do-buy Kirby,Vintage metal machines,metal Royals,Tacony products.Won't buy and not interested in plasti bagless "dumpster vacs".I like cordless power tools and mowers-wonder about cordless vacuums,though.With new battery and motor technology will expect good performing models soon.I think some conpanies overlook customers who do want a QUALITY durable peice of equipment and don't want to be replacing disposable items every few years-and for eco types--better for the enviornment.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

My Favorite

Kenmore Power Center made by Panasonic these were great vacuums .

Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Another Hoover

From my HUGE collection I might own the most Hoovers that are brand new since I refuse to own trash picked vacuums I have purchased only brand new vacuums for my collection used ones are from family and friends only .

May I present my brand new Hoover
Caddy Vac limited u5160-900 from Target

Dan

 

[bagintheback]

Love the Caddy Vac!

You have quite a collection of modern Hoovers. If I remember correctly, I believe the green version was the original. They really should bring back the tool caddy. The way they have the attachments set up on most of the T-Series is so awkward. 


 


What other Hoovers did Target carry when you bought it? Target seems to have most of the cheapo models these days, and I always thought the Caddy Vac was a pretty high-ranking model.  

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Thanks Nathaniel

I love my Hoover collection of all my rare convertibles and my rare modern Hoovers also .

I dont remember what Target sold back then I know they always carried Hoovers higher end vacuums though . This was a birthday gift .

The caddy vac especially this one is an amazing vacuum I would love to see Hoover use another tool caddy for their vacuums it's a great idea so you don't have to carry tools if you didn't want to .

Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Another Hoover

I am proud to own my great grandmothers model 150 with bag check indicator from 1939 it is in amazing mint condition our family took very good care of everything we owned and still do . Bag was replaced in the 70`s as the other one was beyond repair .75 years old and it still works

Here is an excerpt from my good friend John Gregory from sweeper central in Dunmore Pa.

HENRY DRYFUSS FIRST HOOVER DESIGN WAS THE MODEL 150 INTRODUCED AT THE 1939 WORLDS FAIR AND THE FIRST TO HAVE A BAKELITE MOTOR HOOD.

My Great Grand mom took my grandmother to the worlds fair and that's how they wound up buying this Hoover after seeing it there .

Dan

 

[daknx1994]

Dan I always look forward to your posts! I am amazed at the great condition of your machines aswell. You do have some great vacuums in your possession.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Derek

That makes me feel so good I appreciate your comments and enjoy sharing my collection with you and the other great members of this club .

I am VERY lucky to own mint and brand new machines in my collection . I am a fanatic and am grateful the used machines I have received mostly from family members who taught me to take care of my possessions buy the best only and they will last a lifetime proof being my many amazing vacuums in my collection . Stay tuned I have MANY more mint vacuums to post I am still not near being finished sharing my collection .

Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Another HOOVER

From my great grandmother she owned an 8 bedroom home on Valley Forge mountain she had many Hoovers and Kirby's plus a model xxx Elecrolux .

My MINT Hoover model 61 another rare Hoover I am proud to own .

Dan

 

[gsheen]

We called that model the 612 here in SA. Its major difference been the location of the switch , Ours been on the side at the bottom. 


 


This is one of my 612's It was used every day by the same family till it was trades in a few months ago for something lighter.


It is still yet to be rebuilt so Its still at my home workshop ad not on display at my showroom

 

[kirbyloverdan]

I love this

Hoover yours is neat too I love how they made them different for USA with the switch on the handle and everyone else got a step on switch like yours .

My great grandmother always had a staff to help with the house but she had always been the only one allowed to vacuum it was the only job she ever enjoyed as far as housework went . That's the reason
her vacuums still look brand new and that's how I keep every thing I own .
I even wax my Benz's once to twice a week and they are washed every single day .
My vacuums are polished and cleaned before I put them away after each use .

Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

The Hoovers

Seem to NEVER end

Another MINT like brand new flawless Hoover 63 another one from my late great grandmother .


Dan

 

[gsheen]

We got the same machine called the 638 Again with the switch underneath.


 


I am busy restoring this one.


 


Trying to remould the bumper as a new one is not available.


 


Underneath the 612 and 638 are just about identical, They use the same motor, Beater brush,even the heavy cast alloy base is the same, Just the Hoods are different and the cord mounts.


Some one else is interested in the 638 in my pics too  

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Wow we have

A few of the same machines my Brother in a country far away .
Really hope to meet you in person some day Gareth .

These Hoovers are amazing we have excellent taste

Dan

 

[gsheen]

Thanks Dan 


 


Look forward to meeting you one day too 

 

[tolivac]

Used to have one of those Hoover 63's years ago--kicking myself to this day for selling it.Those are VERY effective machines!!Better than most new dreck out there!