The 20th Anniversary of the 75th Anniversary

Yes, it's been 20 years since the Electrolux Guardian 75th Anniversary Model C134A was released, and I've now had my specimen for six years. Still looks great, and still works fine, with all the original gear intact. Luckily, I'm using the 75th as my upstairs non-carpet vacuum for a while, so I figured an anniversary photo shoot was in order.

The only things I don't have are the owner's manual and the combination rug/floor tool with matching grey bumper. Otherwise, I'm quite pleased with my set. This is a significant vacuum in Electrolux/Aerus history, being the first with the name 'Guardian', and the first with a HEPA filter.

Also, just because this is an even more significant vacuum, here is the original, '1st gen' Renaissance, the Guardian 75th's 'father', if you like, in action. As mentioned here, the Renaissance turned into a vintage (25 year old) vacuum just last year. Absolutely gorgeous.