WORKING Vintage Pink Typewriter | Coral Pink Smith-Corona Silent-Super Portable Typewriter with Holiday Case | 19XX

WORKING Vintage Pink Typewriter | Coral Pink Smith-Corona Silent-Super Portable Typewriter with Holiday Case | 19XX

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If you are looking to add a bit of retro flair somewhere, this vintage Smith-Corona Silent-Super portable typewriter will do the trick. This typewriter was produced in 1956 and features a delightful pink exterior. Smith-Corona referred to this pink as a "Coral Pink."

This typewriter is functional!

Features
* Body: Metal with crinkle paint finish
* Keyboard: English QWERTY
* Typeface: PICA with 10 characters per inch
* Line Spacing: Single, double, or triple line spacing
* Tension: Variable to accommodate new through advanced users
* Ribbon: Universal ribbon, comes with all red/black ribbon in metal spool
* Three "ink" settings: black, red, and stencil (which uses no ink)
* CAPS LOCK SO YOU CAN YELL AT PEOPLE
* Tabulator functionality
* Page gauge to tell you how many inches of paper are left
* Bell to let you know you're at the end of a line
* "Quiet" typing - felt lining helps dampen the sound - of course, it's not completely silent, but it is quieter than non-silent models
* Carrying case (the "Holiday Case", which was the more premium case offering), which has a metal frame to hold the typewriter securely inside.
* Key on original string with case instructions

The typewriter measures:
12.5" wide
12" deep
5" tall

The case measures:
14" tall
13" wide
5.5" deep

The case has a key slot and the original key is included.

The serial number on this unit is 5T 456732X. This particular typewriter dates to 1956. It was made in the USA.

CONDITION
This typewriter is in good condition commensurate with age and use. Mechanically, it works well and I have cleaned it up and fixed minor issues so that it is ready for the next 60s years.

Maintenance performed:
* Thorough cleaning of the typewriter inside and out
* Loosened/fixed sticky keys
* Basic functionality and typing tests

Cosmetic condition:
* The typewriter has some nicks and blemishes in the painted exterior. There are some chips in the paint which reveal the metal below.
* There are some blue-ish purple stains on the body - these seem to be from ink. I tried to remove them, but wasn't able to without hurting the finish.
* There was a little bit of rusting around the key hammers. I cleaned it up quite a bit and you can't really see it anymore.
* The case has a large dent on the top of the lid. It's as if something heavy was dropped on it. It must have done its job well, because the typewriter itself doesn't appear to have any damage.
* The case has typical exterior wear.
* There is NO obvious odor from the machine or the case.

Mechanical condition:
* The keys work fairly well, a couple of the keys have very light sticking, ocassionnally. Overall, it types smoothly!
* All functionality works as expected.


RIBBON

The typewriter came with a black / red ribbon that is still useable. The ink is a little light, but it is still legible. The ribbon spools are metal.

This typewriter uses the Universal Ribbon size, if you'd like to order a fresh ribbon.

I typically ship via USPS, but due to the weight and size of this item, I may ship with FedEx or UPS.

Whether you intend to use this for writing or as decor, this typewriter will add a lovely dash of color wherever it goes!

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  • Europe : 5 - 10 business days

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