Torpedo Model 18 1959

This is an excellent example of a mid-century Torpedo, Model 18B, typewriter.  It is a solid work-horse, is in excellent condition cosmetically and in full working condition mechanically. This typewriter is ready for another 60 years of service. It has a lovely champagne-blue colour combined with the lovely teal-blue keys.
 
This is a fully-working--as original--typewriter. The only thing that you have to do is sit down, put paper on the roller and start typing. This Model 18 comes with the "Acme" lead certification seal attached to the typewriter under the keyboard. This seal permanently identifies this typewriter as a genuine Acme-restored typewriter and provides for a 6-month warranty at no charge. (See below for details.) We guarantee safe delivery and provide careful and attentive after-purchase advice and assistance from the date of purchase to the end of eternity to ensure your full satisfaction.
 
The Model 18 typewriter, manufactured by Torpedo proved to be such a popular model typewriter, in so many ways, that it was produced under various brands (incl. Blue Bird and Remington) and sold throughout the world. The typing action is wonderfully fast and solid. 
 
Cosmetically, this Torpedo is in very fine condition. The finish colour is uniform and almost entirely unblemished. The right-side platen roller knob has some superficial scratches. Both knobs are original to the machine and have not been replaced. The chrome is all in excellent condition except for a couple of small spots on the carriage return lever. The chrome strips around the base of the ribbon cover and the bottom of the typewriter are in top condition. (Often one sees light corrosion or even rusting, especially along the bands under the ribbon cover and at the bottom of the typewriter, but NOT on this one.) 
 
Mechanically this typewriter is in fully working condition. All the mechanical aspects have been inspected and adjustments or alignments were made as required. The platen roller is smooth and clean with a hardness rating of ~95 (ideal being 85-95). The typing keys are in fine condition with no signs of fingernail scratches.  The paper feed rollers are all soft and grip the paper well. The rubber feet are in excellent, nearly new condition and serve well to hold the typewriter to the desktop. The platen roller knobs are solid and strong. 
 
Based on the serial number (1065575) this machine is from 1959. 
 
The typeface is a beautiful and crisp Elite (12 cpi). The keyboard is international QWERTY with accents for European languages. A new bi-colour ribbon has been installed so you are ready to type.
 
Comes with the original hard case in good, solid condition. The case has some signs of wear and use and is missing the rubber feet on the base.
 
For some interesting perspectives on the Torpedo Model 18, please see:
https://oztypewriter.blogspot.com/2012/02/torpedo-typewriters.html
https://typewriterreview.com/2015/02/19/torpedo-18/
 
This wonderful example of a Torpedo Model 18 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. It will be fully insured during shipment.  We have shipped safely to the outback of Australia, the Sultanate of Brunei, Japan, China, Dayton Ohio, the Isle of Wight, Ecuador and hundreds of places in between. So have no fear.
 
See my buyer reviews on Etsy and you will have confidence in your purchase! Same username: AcmeTypeMachines.
 
Notes on the Warranty: Should anything require repair the Acme Type Machine Company (an established company in the Netherlands with Chamber of Commerce registration number 74166247) will repair it free of charge when shipped to our workshop. Due to the costs of shipping and the possibilities therein for damage during the shipping process we will work with you to make any required adjustments or repairs at home prior to taking the step to ship it to our workshop in Holland. Should it be preferable due to costs involved, we will also discuss the possibility of bringing it to a local professional typewriter repair service to make the necessary repairs. 
The warranty does not cover damage due to mishandling or dropping the typewriter, breakage of platen roller knobs or for ordinary typewriter maintenance such as ribbon changing, platen roller renovation, character adjustment due to extensive use etc.