Royal "Easy Clean"..

[hoover78]

Hey Guys,
Does anyone have any info on this vacuum? Definately looks like a Royal, the model is 506, according to the pics listed on Ebay it was currently listed on theres as NOS? I guess someone purchased, no longer listed. Pretty machine, just curious from what Era this machine is from, doesnt look too old? Funny how just says "EASY CLEAN" on the blue bag... no where on the machine does it say the "royal" brand.

 

[paulg]

Just wondering...

Could this be a rebuild by a company other than Royal ?
I am sure an expert out there will pony up the true answer.

 

[vac-o-matic]

If I remember correctly, Royal did different name badging on their models. Starks carried Royal, but it was their name on the vacuum. I think if they ordered enough quantity, they could have their name on them. Electro-Hygiene was also another popular name on Royals, and I'm sure there's more such as Easy Clean. There are other members on here more knowledgeable than I on this.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

The same can be said for Royal metal uprights sold to Clarke (such as the version of the model 153 that dons red paint on its aluminum parts, and a red bag) and Von Schrader; the nameplates (until mid-1985) usually mention the names of those companies instead of Royal.

~Ben

 

[suckolux]

Very Handsome machine!

 

[louvac]

Here's the story guys....

There is a very old gentleman in Chicago, Illinois, who has a treasure trove in his basement. He thinks these old machines are worth millions. He had his own shop and I from I 've been told he had Royal brand these for him specifically. He has many, many, many, many, many....did I say many? He has many of these Royals - actually he has two different models. The cheapo model and the deluxe model. He also has the attachments to them, as well. He wouldn't sell these for some reason. This gentleman also has many other "new in box" machines. The irony of this is that he thinks he can get top dollar for these nearly 40-year old machines. Yes, though they are new, they ARE NOT brand new! They may not all be exactly perfect. So the long and short of it is this: He must have finally gotten his granddaughter to list these on ebay.  

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Wait... I am wondering if some of these private-labeled Royals were assembled by the respective private-label firms? I mean, Royal would supply them with the parts, and then have final assembly work be done by these private-label companies.

~Ben