For me, it would have to be my 75th anniversary Electrolux Epic 6500.
I was driving by a house where there had been a yard sale. The unsold remnants were being set out on the tree belt. I almost slammed the brakes on right in the middle of the road when I saw an Electrolux!
The outside of it was filthy, and looked like it had been left outside in the elements.
The hose looked like part of it had been run over by a car.
When I got it home and checked the bag, it was stuffed to the point where debris was sticking out of the neck where the hose attaches. It was stuffed with dirt, leaves, small twigs, long pine needles, etc.
After giving it a thorough cosmetic cleaning, and replacing the bag and after filter, I attempted to plug it in to test the motor. It made a frightening electrical hum, and sparks shot out of the wall outlet.
I tracked down a used motor, but still haven't found the time or nerve to attempt the task.
Realistically, it doesn't work now. If I'm unsuccessful in my attempt at fixing it, it still won't work. I'd be no worse off.
Honestly, if the 75th anniversary Epic wasn't such a dream machine of mine, I probably would have just tossed it when I first realized how trashed it was.
If I ever do get it working again, it will be quite rewarding.
Barry
