Vintage Kenmore Thread

[dysonman1]

I thought it might be fun to see everyone's vintage Kenmore Vacuum Cleaners. There have been so very many models throughout the years. The idea is to not post duplicates, but try to get as many different models as possible. Please feel free to contribute your own photos, so we might have the 'definitive' collection of Kenmore models for history. I'll start with my Kenmore Commander in near mint condition.

 

[dysonman1]

The KenKarts

From left, Premium Pink model, Deluxe Lakeside Green model, Economy Gray standard model.

 

[dysonman1]

The round grey Kenmore canister from 1956. Flip open lid for bag change. Same motor as KenKart models.

 

[dysonman1]

Mid 1960's - mid priced models using 5011 bags.

 

[dysonman1]

Mid 1960's economy model using 5011 bags.

 

[dysonman1]

Late 1960's "Sears Best" 2 speed PowerMate canister and Kenmore Floor Polisher (with cord winder).

 

[dysonman1]

Early 1960's canister (Lady Kenmore 2 speed Whispertone Model among them, with PowerMate)

 

[dysonman1]

Mid 1970's Sears Best 2 speed PowerMate canister

 

[dysonman1]

Early 1970's Green Kenmore "Sears Best" PowerMate canister and "Sears Best" hard body clean air upright.

 

[dysonman1]

Glamour shot of the Power Mate (early 1970's wood grain design)

 

[dysonman1]

Very late 1970's - Early 1980's Kenmore "Sears Best" canister with multiple speeds and 3 position handle switch.

 

[mjm0424]

Vintage Kenmore uprights

Here are three Kenmore uprights from the 40's,50's,&60's. the one on the left was my grandmothers'.

 

[mjm0424]

Kenmore upright

This little Devil, was hiding in the linen closet of a certain Mrs. Gardenia. Why would she cover up her towels,&her vacuum cleaner?

 

[kenkart]

That is!

The last of the Birtman designed Kenmores, built by Whirlpool in the early 60s.

 

[hygiene903]

Kenmore Model 116.730

My parents had one of these when I was a kid. They bought it second hand to use in the basement and clean out the cars, as there was no way Mom was going to let Dad use her Lux XXX in the basement or outside! When I was little (about 2 or 3) the prrrrrreeeeeeeen sound it made when they fired it up startled me, but now I look forward to hearing it! Unfortunately, this one isn't theirs, but one I got on ebay 6 or 7 years ago.
Jeff

 

[collector2]

Ok - just to be different - a 1953 Kenmore model 60. Made in England for the Simpson Sears Co.

 

[collector2]

Kenkart model 116.7361

 

[collector2]

A 1973 Kenmore 116.2420

 

[collector2]

A 1974 Kenmore 116.22520C