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I think what finally turned me away from my electrolux canister is going to buy some bags. This was 2005. They changed the bags from their 4 ply bag to a single or two ply bag.
 
Another idea of a classic.

You recognize the brand almost instantly, even before you read the label on the control panel. That font has lasted to today. That unique handle was in the center for years. Same with the control dial; unlike many competitors, they kept it on the bottom panel, because for most housewives, there was no need to touch it. The materials are solid, simple and durable. The ovate escutcheon stands out subtly inside of all of those rectangles. The only thing one could argue that dates this machine is the model label; a flourish distinguishing it a bit from its lesser sisters. This is a beautiful machine. Not only is it intrinsically reliable and well-built, its design reflects its high quality and gives it a timeless face. This dishwasher wouldn't look much out of place in a contemporary kitchen, especially if it were accessorized with a cabinet front panel. IMHO almost every KitchenAid dishwasher up until the 80's qualifies as a classic.

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I have to agree with all 3 sweet prior posts.

When ever you see people at the laudromat, what is there. The front loader.

And the Kitchen Aid. I was wondering when someone would mention that. Love the Pink.

Melvin, that Whirlpool. Does it have a sudsaver or the manual clean lint filter, mounted on the deck, at the front corner under the lid? Can I see a pic please.
When I was growing up, we replaced our Frigidaire from the 60s amd Amp Maytag electric dryer with a matching set of Whirlpools. 1976 I think it was. And it looked exactly like yours in White.
 
the ones i can remember would be the filter flo and frigidaire washers that were similar i think they were called frigidaire horizon and of course whirpools i didnt really see any maytags in my neck of the woods...i was born in 85 so....those are the ones i can remember
 
KitchenAid single wash arm models, both Big Blue and 4 way HydroSweep, Maytags-center dial, GE -FFs, Osterisers, KitchenAid stand mixers, Sunbeam Mixmaster, all Kirbys up to the Dual Sanitronis 80,Electrolux up to the Siverado,Hoover Convertible, Hoover Constellation, Compacts up to the maroon TriStar,Filter Queens up to the 80s,Amana Radarange with chrome swing down door,Crock Pot,style F and G Eurekas,including Sanitaires, see thru Proctor Silex percalators,George Foreman grills,Dishmasters,solid tub Speed Queens,ConAir blowdriers,Regina ElectrikBrooms before they went all plastic,Swingmaster can opener, Farberware convection ovens,...
 
mrcleanjeans

Wow. I think you nailed it! I would say for kirbys to include the classic series. I think thats the most iconic model of kirby. Maybe not. But thats what I always see when I think of kirby.

I totally forgot about kitchenaid stand mixers! One of the most thought of home small appliance!

Gregs filter flow picture is yummy. :D
 
Actually Brandon, you are right. The Kirby Classic and the Classic Omega are the top selling Kirbys ever and really are Classic. The Classic III had 2 bad bugs about it, though pretty. 1ST, the awful pointish skinny handle grip which they quickly got rid of somewhere in production.2nd, that stiff plaid "industrial filter" bag that seeped dust like a mofo! I realize some Omegas did too, with their plastic nubbies all over the bag, but not like that red one. I didn't want to go past the D-80 in my list because the Classic series were oxy and clunky, ungraceful. But they do stick out in history. You will find more Kirby Classics than any other Kirby everywhere!
 
A few more

Delta single-handle faucet (original style)

Western Electric 500 & 2500 series phones (also made by ITT, Northern Telecom, and Stromberg-Carlson)

GE C-7 & C-9 Christmas lights

Hamilton Beach commercial milkshake machine
 
Kirbys

Yep your right. The only classic I ever owned was an omega with a eureka F&G bag setup. It was a fairly good cleaner, but just a tad ugly. Lol

I adore the C and R series, and the 505-509. Im looking at a 510 at the moment for a local collector.

This collector in town has a scotts and fetzer sanitaiton system, and almost all kirbys up to the sentria, with multiples of the 509-sentria series. Comvacs and super sweepers too. Its really impressive.
 

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