My Red Hoover Concept I Model U3317 from EBay!!!!

[vintagevaclover]

Unfortunately, Rich's was bought out by Macy's and the Rich's name was dropped so they are no longer with us today.

 

[vintagevaclover]

This is one of the Dial-A-Matics

 

[HooverWhoBetter]

That is a beautiful machine.

I love burgandy on vacuum cleaners, one of my favourite colours, Burgandy...It is so 80's/early 90's.

 

[vintagevaclover]

HooverWhoBetter,

Thank you! I completely agree as well, I definitely love that colour. I have a Hoover Legacy 730 with a mauve coloured hood and striped grey bag, it's one of the most 80's looking machines I've ever seen.

 

[vintagevaclover]

The Legacy 730

 

[vintagevaclover]

Just put in new headlight bulbs!!!

 

[vintagevaclover]

This was the other Dial-A-Matic

***Not my picture***
I still have the attachments that went with this one too. I just need a wand.

 

[MarcSchroeder]

@vintagevaclover You should find the Concept Two twin of the U3317. Model number is U3321. I've included a pic of mine below:

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Austin!

That sure is a great looking machine! ENJOY!
John

 

[vintagevaclover]

Thank you both MarcSchroeder & John Long!!!

Marc, I'd love to ad a Concept II (especially one like that!) to my collection, I don't have any Concept IIs right now. Is the handle top on yours original or a replacement? I only ask because mine is burgundy like the rest of it. Also, does yours have the electronic motor speed control?

John, thank you very much! It took a long time to find. It was the first one id seen since my grandparents and I haven't seen one since.

Also Marc, if you like rarities, I also have this Concept I which I was told was rare. It's a BOL either Sears or Kmart model. It needs some help though.

 

[MarcSchroeder]

@vintagevaclover Yes, the handle, cord, and bumper (I guess that's what you call it) have all been replaced. The U3321 does not have the speed control—that would be very cool. It belonged to my great aunt who purchased it in late '87 or early '88, making it a few months older than me. I believe she bought it at Service Merchandise in Jackson, Mississippi. She gave it to me when she bought her self propelled Windtunnel in '99 or 2000. Of course, the Concept Two has outlasted every vacuum she's had since, lol.

That is a very neat Concept One you have. I've always found the later models interesting because the body is the same color as the bag (not beige or gray). I will admit though, I'm partial to the older Concepts with the pointy, retro-style handle.

Interestingly enough, the vacuum that got me addicted was a U3317 just like yours. It was my mom's. Unfortunately, it did not hold up through the years and I ended up using it for parts for my U3225.

 

[MarcSchroeder]

Here's a video of my red Concept Two.

http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=LniZUVq86pc

 

[vintagevaclover]

Thanks Marc!!

The original U3317 was purchased from Keys Showroom in 1988 but I think the one I have now is from 1991. The Dial-A-Matics were bought from Riches in the 60s. I have a similar blue Dial-A-Matic now too. The originals got tossed a long time ago unfortunately. I love having all the original paper work for all of those too. I also have this Decade 80 green Concept I bought at a thrift shop with the original pointy handle like you were talking about too!