Kirby Vacuum Cleaner History

This artilce details the complete history of the Kirby Vacuum Cleaner so please read on to learn all there is to know about one of the most famous vacuum cleaners ever to be made.

• Ezee Vacuum Cleaner (1914-1919)
• Vacuette Wireless (1919-1930)
• The Vacuette Electric (1925-1928)
• Scott and Fetzer Sanitation System (1928-1934)
• Kirby Model 1C (1935-1937) Gray and Black
• Kirby Model 505 (1945-1947) Gray, Black and Red
• Kirby Model 508 (1948-1949)Gray, Black and Red
• Kirby Model 509 (1949-1950) Gray, Black and Red
• Kirby Model 510 (1950-1951) Gray and Red
• Kirby Model 516 (1956-1957) Gray and Red
• Kirby Dual - Sanitronic 50 (1965-1967) Sirrocco (Tan)
• Kirby Dual - Sanitronic 80 (1967-1970) Avacado (Green)

The first model with a substantial redesign was the Kirby Classic.

• Kirby Classic (1970-1973) Chocolate Brown w/ Gold Bag
• Kirby Classic Omega (1973-1976) Rosewood Brown w/ Tan bag
• Kirby Classic III (1976-1979) Red w/ Plaid bag
• Kirby Tradition (1979-1981) Royal and Navy Blue

The Kirby Tradition was first Kirby model to feature disposable paper bags, notably later than other vacuum manufacturers.

• Kirby Heritage (1981-1984) Medium Gray with orange bag. The last Kirby to be fitted with the Sani-Emtor and now optional shake-out bag; introduces the Turbo Brush, Turbo Sander, and Turbo Groom
• Kirby Heritage II (1984-1987) Black and Red w/ Gray and Red Kirby bag; introduces the Zippbrush, smaller rug nozzle and the new "Mini-Emtor"
• Kirby Heritage II Legend (1987-1989) As Heritage II but with a design on the handle and with "Legend" on the belt lifter
• Kirby Legend II (1989-1990) Maroon trim w/ Maroon and Gray Kirby bag, handle design as Heritage II Legend but with new colour scheme & with "Legend II" on the handle and the "Kirby" logo on the belt lifter

Another substantial redesign from the ground up, introduces the patented TechDrive Power Assist self-propelled feature which eliminates 90% of the effort required to move the Kirby back and forth.

• Kirby Generation 3 (1990-1993) Powder Grey w/ Grey stripes on bag and handle
• Kirby G4 (1993-1997) Stone Gray and Periwinkle Blue; introduces the patented Micron Magic filtration system
• Kirby G5 (1997-1999) Cabernet (Light wine red)
• Kirby GSix, G2000, and G2001 (1999-2002) Black Onyx, some Yellow trim; introduces the patented and redesigned Micron Magic HEPA filtration system
• Kirby Ultimate G (2002-2003) Twilight Grey and Yellow w/ Ultimate G pattern on bag
• Kirby Diamond Edition (2003-2006) Twilight Grey and Yellow w/ Diamond Pattern on bag and handle
• Kirby Sentria (2006-Present Day) Grey and Orange w/ Sentria pattern on bag; curved zip on the cloth bag, different handle shape and belt lifter modification

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