Which model Electrolux is this?

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gal220joy

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This is a 1521 model Electrolux. But I'm not sure whether it is a Grand Marquise, a Marquise, or what. Can anyone tell me which it is? Thanks.

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I bought this at an auction (box lot) with several other accessories. The manual in the box was for a Grand Marquise. That's what made me think it was a Grand Marquise. It may not be though.
 
I have two identical to that...

Mine both say UltraLux on them, my diamond jubilee has a much darker shade of blue on it and the top is chrome with a flat finish, not a painted textured finish like yours. Hope that helps!
 
From all I'm hearing and recalling that I found the Grand Marquise manual in the box, I believe it to be a Grand Marquise. Any other input is appreciated though. Thanks.
 
Not a Diamond Jubilee

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">I can pretty much tell that for usre.  I have one and it is a darker blue and has chrome on the top.</span>


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I think the difference between the Grand Marquis and the Grand Marquis Ultra Lux is the top trim.  On one, it is painted (as in the picture above).  On the other, is is chrome.  I had the one with chrome trim, and I think it had an "Ultra Lux" decal on it.  I don't own it anymore, so I can't look to see for sure!
 
Bill Ivins is correct on this one. Electrolux came out with the Diamond Jubilee in 1984 to replace the Silverado, with chrome & dark blue trim. Then came out the Marquise in late 1986 if memory serves correct to replace the Diamnond Jubilee, & it was a light pinkish brown with a white top. Then the Grand Marquise out in 1989 to replace the Marquise, with a white body & blue top. Then the Ultralux with white body, blue trim & chrome top, & it says Ultralux at the back, on a label same as the Diamond Jubilee had. The Ultralux was also one of the first Luxes to have the lighted PN-6 nozzle, which was also the first Lux nozzle made where the floating axle could be removed & 2 fixed axles could be put in place to make the wheels stationary & make the PN dig into the carpet more.

Now this is for the American models. In Canada, in 1982 we got the E2000 in creamy Beige to replace the AP280- the only Electrolux EVER MADE WORLDWIDE to have a 2 speed motor- & that lasted till 1984 when the 2100 came out in white with a blue top panels, & also introduced the PN-5. They also sold the low-end LE model to the 2100, which eliminated the Automatic Control. Then in late 1987/early 1988 they came out with the System 90, which had white body & brown top panels, & again there was a LE model to match it too. And so on from there....

Hope this helps, Rob
 
late metal body Elux

Most of above is correct.I was there for most of this as a Lux service mgr.After the Silverado the Diamond Jubilee was ONLY as in picture 3.As I recall Marquise was next with taupe(brown/tan)color.Then Grand Marquise and Ultra Lux with same blue colors but different names unlike usual changes of color & name at same time.The last metal body was the limited Commemorative edition seen in April 93 sales contest brochure.Not trying to include every detail here and hope to someday sort and combine 2 file drawers and a box of literature in some order.The Canadian plastic body vac was first sold in US in 85.Anyone else feel free to add more info here.,Jimmy
 
Rugsucker, I believe you're near Johnson City, Correct? If so, I'm only about 2 hours north of you (Richlands, VA).:)

Thank you for that information. I'm please to have picked up this Grand Marquise at such a good deal!
 
Here's the Marquis, which is the immediate predecessor the Grand Marquis in the photo above.  It's hard to describe its color.  Maybe a cross between mauve and tan? 

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Elux

Gal220Joy,I am east of Johnson city.Are you coming to Bristol race?Need more Luxes??More vacs???I haven't been to Richlands in years but would actually like to go through and see the New! Grundy.Your Lux is much better than the average.These always seem to have scratches & dents.--Eurekastar,Very nice MQ as well as fireplace.In this area that would be Crab Orchard(TN) stone.Is this a TX variation?--Jimmy
 

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