Vacuum Exposition Episode 95: The 1970 Kirby Classic Thanksgiving Special!

[@ryanhawkins1235]

One of my favorite machines. I collect Kirby and Electrolux for the most part but have not been sticking to that...... My childhood vac was a Classic that my parents bought new in 1972. It did have the Shag Kind Comb but they never used it as they didn't shag carpert but thick pile green carpet back in the day. They still have the machine as the upstairs family room vacuum so it is semi retired now. Need to restore mine. The sound of that machine brings me back to my early days of being obessed with vacuums. As well my grandma's (Dad's side) rebuilt 1205 Electroluc they bought in 1986 that I got when she passed.

[@nightwolf883]

The classic is the first Kirby model I saw, it’s what got me into Kirby’s. My uncle owns one that was originally my Grandparents’s vacuum from when he was a kid, it’s had one motor replacement and somehow still has the original bag and doesn’t leak dust.

[@dubltrubl807]

I love old Kirbys!! Very nice machines

[@Konstellation_Karl_55]

@@dubltrubl807 me too! Some of the best built machines! Thanks for watching!

[@JeffO-oi1yf]

Several years ago I stopped at an Estate sale. They had a Kirby Classic Omega complete with boxes of all available attachments (Including buffer, sander, polisher, etc.). Most attachments never used. Vacuum just needed a belt. $35 for everything. I still have it as a collectable. They are an extremely rugged vacuum, and beautiful to look at when polished up. Great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@Konstellation_Karl_55]

@@JeffO-oi1yf thank you so much! They really are a durable machine and perform really well compared to other newer ones. Thank you again for watching!

[@austinwilliamson2920]

Man I just love the old Kirby’s my Classic III is completely factory original it even still has the pot metal fan in it! Which I really love the way it sounds and shuts off I wouldn’t sell it or trade it for the world! I just bought a Diamond edition at a yard sale for 5$!! Works perfectly I have semi retired the Classic because I want to keep it in good running condition for as long as possible! My Mimaw had this same machine as well! I do like the wood finish!

[@Konstellation_Karl_55]

@@austinwilliamson2920 oh wow! Thank you so much for sharing! These machines are great cleaners if they’re taken care of and I’m sure your Classic 3 was well loved. Thank you so much for watching!

[@nightwolf883]

Also, this is the last model that Jim Kirby produced. I’m sure he would be thrilled to see how well his company is doing, with the Avalir Platinum having its debut this year

[@mattjones7621]

Great video and stories behind the vacuums.

[@Konstellation_Karl_55]

@@mattjones7621 thank you so much! I love sharing everything I can! Thank you again for watching!

[@kenc4104]

I think the Clssic 1-Cr was the first 6amp motor - the D80 was 5 I beleive. Probably my favourite user Kirby at the moment, I have three of them , two restored, one not. I don't like dunp bags so my user sports the original emtor but with a G4 bag and hepa setup. The 1-CR is the last "all metal" Kirby.

[@oldcrankman6164]

I had an all blue one.

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

Great video, Karl!

[@Konstellation_Karl_55]

@@ClassicTVMan1981X thank you so much! And thank you for watching!

[@ThePrime206]

Have you come across the Kenmore Power ease self-propelled upright from 1977 through 1978.

[@Konstellation_Karl_55]

@@ThePrime206 unfortunately I haven’t found one of those before, but I’m always on the lookout! Thanks for watching!

[@ThePrime206]

Also I do have a quick question. If you come across a Dirt Devil MVP and in Eureka Whirlwind big cup in a blue color will you let me know I'd be interested in buying those off of you

[@Konstellation_Karl_55]

@@ThePrime206 unfortunately I don’t have either of those at the moment, but I’ll keep an eye out for you!

[@ThePrime206]

@@Konstellation_Karl_55 thank-you