A True Canadian Classic

Presenting the made in Canada by Electrolux Canada 2100 vacuum cleaner, manufactured in 1986. This was a Christmas gift of sorts, bought very cheap from a local seller who had recently switched to a Dyson. It only came with the main unit and power nozzle, which, by the way, is no problem for me...I have tons of attachments, and absolutely don't want any useless, braided hoses.

You have to love this very "futuristic", 1980's grid pattern on the control panel and power nozzle:

Some observations about this model:

1. It was certainly the first Canadian model to feature the new, wide path, L-shaped power nozzle. I don't know or care which American model had it first. The first power nozzle with this machine was grey with a dark blue bumper, which actually matches the machine better.
2. As far as I know, it was the first Canadian model to feature the combination dusting brush and upholstery tool. All prior Canadian models had dedicated floor, dusting, and upholstery tools, stored in the standard plastic caddy. It may also be the first Canadian model to have a tool clip on the filter grille for the combo tool and crevice tool. 
3. The 2100, I believe, was the last machine actually made in Canada...subsequent models, even though some of them clearly say "Electrolux Canada", bear the notation "Made in USA".
4. The 2100 may, or may not, have been the first model with a Sidekick. I recall seeing a System 90 (successor of the 2100) manual with the Sidekick in it, so it could have been introduced earlier.
5. The 2100 carries the same colors as its brother models, the LE and Discovery II.
6. When I was in university (for the second time), I stayed in a boarding house with two others, and the vacuum provided by the landlord was this very same 2100. He also owned a dozen or so other boarding houses, each of which, as far as I could tell, had an Electrolux.

Information plate on the inside of the bag door. Nothing beats a made in Canada Canadian Electrolux. There is a 2100 for sale on eBay right now that bears the notation "Made in Canada" on the bottom of the machine, underneath the front caster near the serial number, and also on the blower hose connector. This is slightly different from mine, as can be seen. Perhaps this eBay machine was sold in the U.S. In any event, my comment re: Canadian Electrolux remains true :)

Whichever attachment you use, the 2100 is a bit of a landmark machine. Its very powerful and it gets regular use. The only noticeable flaw is in the cord...its a bit worn near the plug, and taped up. By the way, I believe the plug is original. I recall seeing some machines around that time period with that plug. Speaking of that, the 2100 seemed to be quite popular in its day...I recall seeing lots of them around, and, as evidenced by this one, some of them have remained in regular use to this day.

Here are a couple of pictures of the 2100 "in action". Freshly 2100-ed carpet:

Sidekicking the sofa:

Taking a break:

Dusting, upholstery, and floors: