The Eureka is a model 2086 that was introduced in 1981 and marketed for 6 or 7 years. The classic E/W logo and logotype name plate dates it to 1981-82. After that an all-caps logotype was used for much of the '80s. The ESP motor and Rugulator height adjustment slider were features on the company's higher-end cleaners; so $25 is a reasonable price.
My knowledge of Sanitaire models is much more limited, but I would guess that it's no older than the '90s; going by the Lexan hood; which Eureka changed to circa 1990. The blue line was the Professional series (e.g. home cleaning services) versus the red Commercial series built for higher average use. The cord lengths between the two lines may have also differed. Anyway, that also is a fair price tag.
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