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Kirby R Series, Other Scott & Fetzer Vacuum Cleaners and Rare Items.
Kirby R Series
My Kirby R series that I own. Models 'Early R' 'Later R' '2R' & '3R' l'm missing a '4R'
These models mirrored the C series. These was sold via certain retail stores or mail order. This still needs clarifying as little is known about them.
These models mirrored the C series. These was sold via certain retail stores or mail order. This still needs clarifying as little is known about them.
Kirby R Series
Another view of my 'R Series' together.
Kirby R Series
Kirby Model R (Late) (1935-1937)
Kirby R (Late)
Kirby R (Late)
Kirby R (Late)
On/off switch in the handle.
Kirby R Series With It's Optional Attachments.
The Late R before restoration and its attachments.
Kirby R Series With Attachments.
Kirby R Series Attachment Box Label.
Kirby Models R (Early) (1934-1935) and 2R (1937-1939)
Full view.
Kirby Model R (Early) and 2R
Close up view.
Kirby 2R (1937-1939)
Full view.
Kirby 2R
Forward view.
Kirby 2R
Cross view.
Kirby Utility (1936-1939)
A hand-held vacuum cleaner made by the Kirby company in the 1930s. Also sold under the 'Keystone' name.
Kirby Utility
Kirby 13" Small Heads
Made by Kirby for the Heritage through to the Legend II.
These were an optional extra for those customers who preferred the smaller heads compared to the standard 16" heads.
These were an optional extra for those customers who preferred the smaller heads compared to the standard 16" heads.
Kirby Legend II with its smaller 13" head
Kirby The 3rd Heritage produced
Here is my 3rd off the production line Kirby Heritage.
This was won by my friend Nick Steeples, a Kirby distributor from the mid 70s to early 2000s.
He added the rare 13" head as well.
This was won by my friend Nick Steeples, a Kirby distributor from the mid 70s to early 2000s.
He added the rare 13" head as well.
3rd Kirby Heritage Off Production Line
Made in September 1981.
Nick won it as part of the 'Better your Best' campaign in sales in August 1983.
Nick won it as part of the 'Better your Best' campaign in sales in August 1983.
The American Lincoln Super Sweep (1974-1979)
A commerical version of the Kirby made by Scott & Fetzer for the American Lincoln company, a subsidiary of Scott & Fetzer and sold to the commerical market like hotels, motels, schools, banks and offices etc.
The American Lincoln
Front view.
The American Lincoln
Rear side view.
The American Lincoln
View of the power plant.
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