RESERVED! Torpedo Model 18, The "Lemon & Lime" Typewriter: 1958
There are only a few other examples of this amazingly beautiful colour combination that I have ever seen, and one of them is in Tom Hanks' collection. This is a very rare Model 18—after much searching I was able to find this one with a family in southern Germany. And now it is ready for a new pair of hands! It is in perfect condition, mechanically and cosmetically, and has a new platen installed to make your typing soft and your letters lovely! This typewriter is available with either a QWERTY or QWERTZ (German) keyboard.
The famous "Model 18" from Torpedo is one of the most respected of typewriters. It is a handsome looking typewriter and a dream to type on. This is an extraordinary example from 1958 in a fabulous, original two-tone colour combination. The colour finish is all original—it has not been over-painted. It is a solid work-horse and is in excellent condition cosmetically and in full, original working condition mechanically. It has been outfitted with a new ribbon and the typing action is wonderfully fast and solid.
Acme typewriters have been the choice of discerning collectors and writers more than 1,000 times since we began selling online in 2016. They are fully guaranteed to work. Most shipments to the US arrive in 3 days--often much faster than most domestic shipments within the US. Acme typewriters are carefully selected, beautifully restored and come with a one-year mechanical warranty and lifetime customer-service. Each comes with a metal seal, attached to the body, identifying it as a fully-restored Acme typewriter. Many new dealers strive to imitate us--none succeed.
The Model 18 proved to be such a popular model typewriter, in so many ways, that it was produced under various brands (incl. Torpedo and Remington) and sold throughout the world.
Cosmetically, this typewriter is nearly new. All the chrome is in perfect condition. The body finish is almost entirely without a blemish, although there is a tiny, generally unseen area on the rear panel where there is wear.
Mechanically, this Model 18 is in perfect working condition. The platen roller has been refitted with new rubber. The rubber feet are in excellent condition.
The typeface is a lovely Elite with 11 characters to the inch (see photo). The keyboard is QWERTY with characters for European languages. For my German customers the keyboard choice can be QWERTZ, just ask me. It comes with a new ribbon and two, vintage, metal ribbon spools.
The case is in excellent condition, inside and out, with only the tiniest points of wear and use. It has done its job well over the years and will serve you well to transport or store this beautiful typewriter.
For some interesting perspectives on the Model 18 typewriter, please see:
https://typewriterreview.com/2015/02/19/torpedo-18/This Torpedo typewriter will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to preserve its condition and beauty. We have a lot of experience in shipping typewriters and have an excellent track record for proper packing and safe delivery.
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