Some Hoover Vault Finds...

[charles~richard]

As usual, the older logo was far more attractive and interesting. The calligrapy-style lettering has style and class; the new logo is just plain old Helvetica slightly stylized. Borrrrrr-ing!!!

 

[andy]

Tom, I've been meaning to post on this thread all week, but WOW! I love these unique versions of various Hoovers. And I'm glad you got a Sovereign! Congratulations.

 

[myhooverco]

Andy...

Thanks for the kind words. It means a lot coming from you. Thanks!

--Tom

 

[sbnhvlvr]

Tom,

After seeing all of your finds from the Hoover Vault, I remembered that I have an old Montomgery Ward Carper Shampooer.
Look forward to meeting you in August.

 

[sbnhvlvr]

A few more shots of the Montomgery Ward Carpet Shampooer

 

[sbnhvlvr]

The Montgomery Ward and her Hoover Cousin

 

[myhooverco]

Wow...Rob! I like the bright color of the private label Hoover scrubber. I think that the simple fact that it is marked MW makes it collectible in its own right. I look forward to meeting you (another Hoover fanatic) in August. It is going to be the best vacuum convention ever!

--Tom

 

[swiveltop]

Wow

The Inncare,Fuller Brush Rebaged Hoovers and others sure banked some bucks on e-bay,and more listed,get em while you can,Congrats

 

[myhooverco]

This is a model 589 Hoover Convertible "Custom" although it is only marked Convertible. It was built on 12.18.68 and is serial number ONE. It is Victorian Rose and Seal Griege light.

--Tom

 

[myhooverco]

Here is another view. The bag is still soft and pliable. All of the snaps are there too and work just fine. It sounds a little "growly" but that is to be expected after sitting in a box on a shelf for all of those years.

--Tom

 

[myhooverco]

This is her tag...

 

[myhooverco]

This particular model 66 is the LAST one off of the line as indicated by the serial number on the tag and the machine. It is one of the nicest ones from the vault too. It was kept safely in a Hoover 1060 box of all things, but well preserved.

--Tom

 

[myhooverco]

This is a view of the bag and the base from behind. The bag has a hard time opening up fully.

 

[myhooverco]

This is her tag...

 

[myhooverco]

Bottom view...no dirt has been through her, ever!

 

[myhooverco]

The bag is the original too. The rubber cover over the base of the bag is still intact. The zipper; perfect.

 

[myhooverco]

This is a side view. I have never seen a piece of hood trim fit so well. This is the way that they were supposed to look. This hood is not all distorted but rather shiny and retaining its original shape.

--Tom

 

[hoover28]

wow

Good find. wish I could find a new in box convertible. I have some that are near new. but just ant the same.


Chris

 

[ohio_tuec]

Model 66 convertible

That is a beauty indeed! Finding an early convertible with a pristine bag is quite a rarity. I too have a model 66, only mine has the Hoover medallion encased in some sort of Lucite? It has a later white vinyl bag with the Hoover logo. Does yours have a bag spring, or the spring-loaded hook on the back of the handle? Mine has the hook.

 

[air-waycharlie]

Oh Tom...................

my mouth is watering! That 66 is lovely and probably one of my favorites---just ask Fred S.

Treasure that baby! The first year of the, "Slimline". What a find!

I hope to see it at N. Canton later this year.