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That really old one is a Universal model 58.  The cord that was on it wasnt the original but was so far gone it looked dangerous even with out plugging it in.  But being eager to see if it even still ran I hooked up a spare cord to the two terminals on top on the motor and sat it in the front yard where I could watch through the window if it came on.  It purred like a kitten.  Surprisingly I think the bag is the original because it says Universal Model 58 on it and is in decent shape.  The brushroll on the other hand is a different matter.  It is more of a roll since it doesnt have a bristle left on it.