You have to stop by the shop and appreciate this beauty! This recently rebuilt IBM Selectric 2 has a new belt and cycle clutch gear. Since the poo brown shell was a bit beat up we switched the machine out with a GOLD hammered finish, complete with new sound foam. When Lisa saw this one she started humming the theme song to "Goldfinger". That song could certainly have been exalting over the IBM Selectric typewriter of its day. IBM … [Read more...]
Typewriters for Sale
Want a typewriter in tip top shape? Check out the machines below. If it’s marked Sold, check back or contact us and tell us what you’re wishing for, we'll keep an eye out.
Facit Portable Typewriter – SOLD $435
This lovely blue Facit TP3 portable typewriter from the year 1965 is for sale. A delightful machine to use it features Elite typeface, 12 cpi. The typewriter has a few blemishes on the left, below the carriage return arm, from use. Otherwise in very good condition. Comes with a carrying case. P452732 SOLD - $435 Consign Williams … [Read more...]
Teal Olivetti Studio 45 – For Sale $325
This is an average condition Teal Olivetti Studio 45 portable typewriter from the year 1968. It has a bit of a scratch on the plastic ribbon cover and the black sheet metal above the platen has a few wrench marks. I removed as much as I could on the previous attempt to paint the wrench marks. There is still a tiny bit of over spray on the plastic in the back. I did not remove them as it is just a few marks. OK, with the ugly stuff out … [Read more...]
Olympia SM 4 Cursive is a delight – SOLD $425
This is a very nice Olympia SM4 portable typewriter from 1960 features the type face Script No. 75. I enjoy this type face as it features the curvy capital letters. Very easy to read. The original paint was a bit scuffed, so this baby got a new charcoal gray hammer tone finish to complement the black key tops. The machine has a new platen. Alas the machine does not have a case. Which is usually good in court or at the … [Read more...]
IBM Wheel Writer 15 Typewriter For Sale $225
This IBM Wheel Writer 15 typewriter is in very good condition. This machine dominates any desk it sits upon. A dynamic twenty one inches wide. Recently cleaned and serviced, the machine puts print on paper so fast you'd think you are in a time warp. Comes with the operator's guide. For Sale $225 … [Read more...]
L.C. Smith #8 Standard with Original Shipping Crate – For Sale $325
This L.C. Smith #8 Standard typewriter from the year 1921 is in very good shape. It even comes with the original shipping crate. I love how the crate has “Ball Bearing Long Wearing” on the side. This machine and crate is a consignment and here is what is known about the L. C. Smith as related to me by the current owner. The original owner was born in 1904 in Covington, Kentucky. She went away to College at the University of Maine in … [Read more...]
Olympia Socialite – For Sale $325
This Olympia Socialite from the year 1958 (model SF) has been recently serviced. The machine features Pica type face, 10 cpi. The ribbon cover, on the right side, is a bit scuffed. The photo does not do it justice. Comes with a plastic clamshell cover. 5-134663 For Sale $325 Consign Hemmann … [Read more...]
Facit T2 Standard Typewriter – For Sale $435
Feast your eyes on this grand 1962 Swedish Facit T2 Standard Typewriter. This machine features a nice italic type face, 10 cpi, complete with a wonky lower case h. Local pick up only T2-243770 For Sale $435 … [Read more...]
Sears The Achiever – For Sale $275
This is a fine example of a Sears The Achiever portable typewriter. The machine sports Pica typeface, 10 cpi. Comes with a carrying case. C01267487 For Sale $275 consign Hemmann … [Read more...]
Royal Safari, the plastic version – For Sale $285
This is the plastic version of the Royal Safari from the 1980's. It is a fancy brown! The machine features Pica typeface, 10 cpi. Comes with a clamshell cover. 6323426 For Sale $285 consign Hemmann … [Read more...]