Patience pays off...

[vintagehoover]

After collecting pre-war Hoovers for several years, I've finally managed to track down an example of 1929 Model 575. It's pictured here with its deluxe brother, Model 725. Pity I don't have a 972 and a 200 to complete the line-up!

I don't know why it's taken me so long to find this; I've managed to obtain Models 541, 875, 900, 925 and 200B, all of which were made in far, far smaller numbers than the 575. But anyway, thanks to friend and fellow collector Kevin Cox, I now have the complete UK Popular-Price range: 543, 575, 425, 450, 475, 875 and 262. I'll get a photo of the complete set at some point!

 

[vintagehoover]

From the front...

The 575 runs just like new - it's soooo quiet, apart from the rumble of the Agitator on the carpet!

Contrary to what I've seen written online in the past, the motor's not just a Model 700 unit painted black; it's 230w, whereas the 700s was only 190w, and the fan has 12 blades, compared to the 700's 8.

I'll take care of the flaking black enamel when I get a chance. The motor band needs taking off and polishing, too.

 

[vintagehoover]

Resting...

I've replaced the cord with a modern 3-core one because the original was too badly perished to keep.

The chassis you see here is actually an American one, which I bought on eBay earlier this year - the handle release catch had sheared off on the original. The only difference is that the US triangular badge says 'Reg. US. Pat. Off.', and not 'An Empire Product'.

The UK motor has the royal crest on top, which the US version didn't.

 

[vintagehoover]

~ It Beats...as it Sweeps...as it Cleans ~

More Dirt Per Minute! Ask your dealer for a demonstration today!

 

[vintagehoover]

Manual...

...in case I forget how to use it!

 

[kirbyotronic]

Wow, I have this same exact set as pictured! My 575 is in good condition, just really dirty. It's all original except for the bag. The original cord and plug are in great shape, but the cord has a short in it.

The 700 isn't as nice, it's missing the bumper, a little rust on the bottom, replacement bag has holes, etc. But, it has the original cord. The motor sounds really nice, better than my 575. When I first turned it on, the motor was really slow and quiet, after a few seconds it sounded like a Hoover should! Probably because it hadn't been turned on for 10+ years???

Both were given to me from a friend at her vacuum shop. She's giving me about 6 more pre-war Hoovers, 6 GE Roll-Easys, 2 Kirby 505's, and an ancient straight suction GE.

 

[turbopowerpaul]

Congratulations Jack on another acquisition.

You are going to have to teach me all the different variants of pre-war juniors one day.
I think I have a fairly sound understanding of the post-war UK versions, but the esrlier ones are still a complete mystery to me.

All power to you in the serach for the missing examples.
Cheers
Paul
p.s cant wait for the pictures of them all.

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hoover & Logic...Who better...!!!

Congratulations Jack on adding another fine example to your collection!!! I`m sure you`ll have the paintwork sorted in a tick!!! Any difference on the underside?? and what type of replacement wiring do you use?? cheers, Mike

 

[watsonw]

Congrats Jack,

You've waited long enough !

I know the whereabouts of a 575 a friend hopes to get hold of.......hopefully its still in reasonable condition !!!!


Regards, W.

 

[watsonw]

Jack,

You've certainly waited long enough, well done !

I known the whereabouts of another 575 which I know a friend covets but will we ever get it, here's hoping !!


Regards, W.

 

[petek]

Congrats on the latest score. Seemingly none ever cross my path as I assume they've been tossed to the curbside over the last 30 years I've been away.