Torpedo Model 30 1962

This is a very fine and interesting example of a Torpedo, Model 30 typewriter.  It is a lovely little typing machine and is in wonderful condition mechanically and cosmetically. This Model 30 has been fully refurbished: serviced, cleaned, adjusted and aligned, and has been outfitted with a new ribbon. It comes with original case, brush and user manual. 
It will be shipped, fully insured, without extra charge and comes with a 3-month mechanical guarantee.
The Model 30 is a quite uncommon typewriter. It is hard to determine exactly how many were manufactured but I feel certain that there are very few existing in this beautiful condition anymore.
The design of this typewriter is a movement into the modern. The designer, probably Andreas Salzberger, who is credited with designing the Model 18, was trying something new, moving away from the somewhat "institutional" design of earlier models.
Looking at the bottom of the typewriter (see photo) we can see that there was a shift here towards using what I believe is plated-steel for a larger proportion of the mechanical aspects of the machine than previously. From a mechanical perspective this is a lovely machine. The only drawback that I find at all in it (as in all Model 30s), is that there was no complete silent-release mechanism for when the carriage is moved to the right. As a result, there is a gentle clicking noise while doing so that is somewhat more pronounced than in other models of typewriter. But this is a swift and tight typer and, although being a smaller portable, has the feel of a larger machine.
The metal body finish, overall, is in excellent condition with only a couple of scratches visible below the carriage return lever and on the right curve of the ribbon cover. The chrome is in excellent condition. The platen roller is clean and smooth and receives typing well (see photos). The Paper Feed Rollers and the rubber feet are still in fine condition and soft. The chrome logos are all in top condition.
Mechanically, this typewriter is in excellent typing condition. The typing action is wonderfully fast and crisp. All mechanical aspects of this typewriter have been checked, inspected and adjusted as needed. 
Based on the serial number (1514673) this machine is from 1962. The typeface is a beautiful and interesting Elite (12 cpi). The keyboard is QWERTZ. You can see the quality and crispness of the imprint on the typing sample in the photos.
The case is in excellent condition with few signs of usage and NO separation of the zipper. 
This typewriter has been conserved to our highest standards. It has been fully serviced, adjusted and aligned, cleaned inside and out, and is ready for some serious typing.
For some interesting perspectives on Torpedo typewriters, please see:
https://oztypewriter.blogspot.com/2012/02/torpedo-typewriters.html
And for the model 30 I found one article in a blog:
https://writelephant.com/tag/torpedo/