1955 Pink Smith Corona Silent 5T Series Portable Pica Typewriter With Case
Item History & Price
This vintage typewriter is a Smith Corona Silent Super 5T Series manual portable typewriter from 1955 based on the serial number under the ribbon cover on the left side. The Serial# of this typewriter, as pictured, is #5T 336112X.The rare color of this beautiful vintage Smith Corona typewriter is Pink with a powder coat finish and white stripes.This typewriter is a must have for any typewriter collector! Pink is the rarest and hard to find color, especially i...n this condition!This typewriter comes with a light brown leatherette and aluminum factory case with aluminum latch closure. This carry case was called the "Holiday" case by Smith Corona. It was the top of the line case that followed the use of their tweed case on lower level models. Through our research we found out that the Holiday carry case was manufactured by Samsonite for Smith Corona. Both the case and typewriter were made in the USA.Included is a PDF reprint of the original owner's user manual. The original case lock key is also included.This typewriter has been inspected, cleaned, adjusted, lubricated and fully tested for years of trouble free use and enjoyment!A brand new high quality black & red ribbon on the original metal ribbon wheels was just installed.The type is dark, crisp and perfect as it was when this machine was new back in 1955.The typeface font that this typewriter types in is called Pica.Please see the sample of typing included in the pictures within this listing.This typewriter was privately owned and is a one owner cherished piece of typewriter history from 1955.The original owner stored this typewriter in it's case in a closet free from heat, light and moisture. Every key types as it should and it is a dream to type with. No sticking keys! This types just as it did back in 1955 when it was new!The "Super 5T" series typewriters were made from 1949 to 1961. They are generally considered to be among the best portable typewriters by writers and typists.The famous children's book author and animator, Dr. Seuss, used this model typewriter to create his children's timeless classics. He had two typewriters he typed on. One was this same model typewriter in this color, PINK and the other was one in Alpine Blue.These awesome typewriters were manufactured in the United States and were of the highest quality in every way.Inside the case is a metal apparatus with lever to stabilize the typewriter for safe portable movement and transport.The four black rubber feet on the bottom of the machine are in excellent condition without signs of heavy use or wear.We are experts at packing typewriters and have shipped hundreds of typewriters over the years, so purchase with the utmost confidence. This typewriter comes to you from a super clean, smoke and pet free home.We have thousands of satisfied customers. Please take a look at our feedback! Buy with total confidence. This typewriter is exactly as pictured and described.Please Note: For extra peace of mind, this typewriter will ship with full insurance included in the shipping charge.
