Here's an old girl, though probably not as old as I thought because it may be from 1961. Anyway, this is what I would consider to be a vintage vacuum cleaner in lovely condition with a sales leaflet and instructions.
My mum was still using one of these in the 70s and it was really old then. I'm sure it was a brown leather effect on the body of it. I used to follow her around because I liked the hot air and smell of the exhaust fumes! How odd. Haha.
As a child of the late 60's and early 70's, our elderly neighbours had two of these vacuums which they stored in a wooden chest. She didn't use them as she had a brand new hoover junior so I imagine they were retired for life but like a lot of older people then, didn't didn't throw anything away. I often wondered how well they worked and now I know - very well!!
Seeing this reminded me you could turn over the Electrolux head for more agitation and stronger suck on a smaller area. Thankyou Roger,.Trips down memory Lane even though our Electrolux was a more modern cylinder. They lasted for years and could be repaired.
What a lovely vacuum cleaner, memories of my grandma came flooding back as she had one very similar to this. Although I understand compared to a modern cleaner it’s not exciting but it definitely floats my boat, I love the old cleaners, solidly built and beautifully simple in design. Thank you so much for this video. 😃
My Nan had the earlier one the exact same machine but in red leatherette and black bakelite I think it was the electrolux 48 ...she bought it in 1951 and used it up till 1978 it had that exact same rubber crevice tool and cream and red striped hose .it was the first lux to use the standard modern bayonet hose coupler. .No paper bag just the cloth one and a grey ribbed flex...that diagonal pinned plug is the standard lux one that the z55 62 etc and trident used.... great machines what a good find...keep em comin...,Si
George the sixth died in 1952. If, for the sake or argument we assume this was made later that year, at £27 it represented three weeks wages for the average working man of the time at £9. Women were paid on average £5 a week so this was closer to six weeks salary. You can understand why things were looked after! Incidentally- I have the turbo polisher for this machine I believe, a great solid lump of cast metal that weighs a ton! It's air powered, much like today's turbo brushes, but beautifully engineered to the point it continues to spin for some time after the cleaner is switched off. It has real bristle brushes for scrubbing and lambswool pads for polishing. I saved it from the skip when we were clearing a relatives house, but sadly the vacuum itself was long gone.
As another commentator says he has a replacement vacuum end plug for that vacuum, you could gift your floor polishing tool to Rodger so he can demonstrate it with that vacuum and add it to his collection 😉
Early 1930s. This machine predates the invention of the wheel. It’s beautiful and I love the finish on the body of the machine. It reminds me of a tweed jacket or a barley guiochenne finish on a watch dial. An elegant dress vac for formal occasions. I’ve yet to see a surviving Miele President of this vintage.
@@philliphurley3883 Really? By the 1930s our Model 30 was larger and more modern and Art Deco. By the ‘50s we had wheels and starting in 1960 all US models had powerheads
Bruce Solomon George the sixth died in 1952, and was described as "late" on the royal warrant, so this must date from after that time. My guess would be mid fifties. Remember, the UK was still very much suffering the after effects of the war at that time, almost everything being made was for export, there was little money around to invest in new designs, now tooling etc so many appliances did resemble their pre war forebears.
Hi just found the Electrolux dates , It's the model 60 Dates from 1957_1960, only nmade for three years This information I got from my booklet called which Electrolux is it. This model is very similar to the model 48 dates 1951-1956. I may have a spare plug to fit this for you good sir. Love your machine
My Grand mother had a similar vacuum from Electrolux a black one with the sled on the bottom and the cloth bag. I still have an Electrolux Olympia vacuum from the 70’s I use it as a spare.
This a nice specimen of a vintage Electrolux cylinder vac. Good purchase! In case you didn't know, the 'Z' prefix in many of the European- & Canadian-designed Electrolux cleaners is short for the international mathematical symbol for 'integer' (originating from the German term 'Zahl'). A second letter, if one is used, indicates a certain engineering modification unique to different countries' specifications. The absence of a second letter typically if not always denotes an original design with no changes.
I have heard of the Model 60 but never seen one before. I was more familiar with the Model 30/XXX, LX-1, E,F,G's L, R's The model 60 looks similar to the older Royal tank vacuum cleaner (which I have) with side latches, and a cord hallo. Not too long ago I refitted a Model G made from 1963-68 with a new motor, new push button switch, removed the automatic cord winder. Installed a detachable 3 wire cap at the end. with a shroud made from PVC, cut into the bell end, shaped and epoxyed. Repainted the shell with the aqua green color. The reason for not preserving the rocket switch (which I had a replacement open frame switch) the new motor was higher amperage.
We had a vacuum very similar to this, can't remember if it was the same brand but it looked similar but more squared off. No idea what happened to it when my father passed away.
Fabulous vacuum, lovely design! It’s nice to see quality made appliances. And very impressive that it works after all these years. It’s so difficult finding the same quality today. The Dualit classic toaster is still made in the UK, also of metal and seems very durable. Where was this vacuum made? I suppose it was made in Sweden, but could also be UK made?
Roger, a question. Why do new uprights just have brushes on their agitator bars when the old hoover beater bars and brushes did a better job of cleaning carpets? Is it cost? Thanks.
Is it prior to 1950, because I think in 1960, Electrolux had solid drag rails, not sleighs. I may be wrong. Just bought a Model 25 from UK. Can't wait to get it. Thanks for your video, love the detailed unboxing and vacuum viewing.
I don't know about the UK but the Model XXX or 30 here in the States has generic replacements available plus the plug is similar to that on Percolator Coffee pots and other kitchen appliances. Maybe that is true for you too. Anys hope that helps.
One of the problems is your vacuum was made in Sweden. The American version of the Electrolux model 60 was far nicer than the one you have. I would say your model 60 is more like the model 30 made in America. From what I have seen of the machines made in Sweden they were behind in technology and performance. I sold Electrolux for over 40 years, in America.
Yes, I have four LX's. The LX is far nicer, and far more modern. It had the then and now standard Electrolux machine-end squared plug, the same disk-type cordwinder as the XXX, it had disposable bags that were ejected from the cleaner, etc., etc. The 30 is literally the same as the UK's model 60, (in concept). Much easier to find the XXX though, early or not. The G was far more modern than all of them, with it's motorised brushroll, and the automatic controls. Wheels were on it as well, instead of skis. Also, an integrated cord winder, that isn't removable. Out of all of them, the G is the best for daily use, it cleans well with the powernozzle, and high suction. The LX is sort of a gimik, while it cleans well and has good tools, it weighs 25 or so pounds, and the ejection feature needs to have replacement tubes most of the time, since the originals have deteriorated. The XXX is most common, most bulletproof since it is so basic, and the easiest to fix. Just put the cloth bag in a paper bag and then run it, still suitable for daily use.
@@Sharko-nv5gd Richard you are so right the Model G was the finest machine made by the American made Electrolux. The only model that was made and sold more years was the model XXX. With the end of the war it was a buyers market. The Model 60 was the first and fully automatic. The next model after the G was the 1205 and it almost killed Electrolux vacuums. Here is the WHY: The part which held the bag inside was lined with holes. This allowed the suction to flow all around the bag. When they built the 1205 the bag holder had some very small fins and a opening in bottom of the bag holder. In theory the fins were to allow the suction to pull as if all the holds were. It didn't work and because of design the mother wasn't strong enough once a small amount of dirt was in the bag as all suction came from the bottom. You mention something about the automatic control. Many times they are very simple to fix. If you would like to know how to fix one I would be happy to walk you thru it..
@@wessmith7408 I have three of those lx's and all of the automatic controls work (one of them for parts), and blth of my G's do as well. My collection just had some added today, here are all of them 1947 Electrolux XXX (30, for parts) 1948 Electrolux XXX (30) 1950 Electrolux XXX (30) 1952 Electrolux LX (60) 1953 Electrolux LX (60) 1954 Electrolux LX (60) 1954 Electrolux LX (60, for parts) 1965 Electrolux Model G (for parts 1966 Electrolux Model G (Teal) 1967 Electrolux Model G (Tan) 1969 Electrolux Model L 1981-2 Electrolux Olympia 1 1985 Electrolux Grand Marquise/Legacy/Ultralux 1989 Electrolux Special Edition 1995-ish Electrolux Renaiissance
