Name: Vintage Smith Corona Classic 12 Manual Portable Typewriter in Case
Brand: Smith Corona
Price: 120 USD
Availability: InStock

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1958 Smith-Corona Clipper Vintage Portable Typewriter Working w Case. Green keys

1958 Smith-Corona Clipper Vintage Portable Typewriter Working w Case

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The Smith-Corona Classic 12 portable typewriter was manufactured by Smith Corona Marchant during the 1960s. The typewriter came in a carrying case and was billed as “The World’s Most Advanced Standard Portable Typewriters.” It is an electric typewriter with a manual carriage return. The Classic 12 had a 12-inch carriage, with a “half space” and “power space” key, as well as a touch selector to toggle between light, medium, and heavy key strikers.
The success of the Standard Typewriter Company’s Corona model typewriter prompted the company to change its named to the Corona Typewriting Company in 1914. In 1926 the company joined with the L. C. Smith & Brothers Typewriting company to become Smith-Corona. Smith-Corona manufactured typewriters and typewriter accessories throughout the 20th century, becoming Smith Corona Marchant in 1958. After two bankruptcies, Smith-Corona returned to operation in 2010 as a thermal paper manufacturing company.
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Smith-Corona Classic 12 Typewriter (Works)

It is in near mint condition.  Needs a good clean and lubed up and then it will be mint.

1958 Vintage Smith Corona typewriter

The Smith-Corona Classic 12 portable typewriter was manufactured by Smith Corona Marchant during the 1960s. The typewriter came in a carrying case and was billed as “The World’s Most Advanced Standard Portable Typewriters.” It is an electric typewriter with a manual carriage return. The Classic 12 had a 12-inch carriage, with a “half space” and “power space” key, as well as a touch selector to toggle between light, medium, and heavy key strikers.

The success of the Standard Typewriter Company’s Corona model typewriter prompted the company to change its named to the Corona Typewriting Company in 1914. In 1926 the company joined with the L. C. Smith & Brothers Typewriting company to become Smith-Corona. Smith-Corona manufactured typewriters and typewriter accessories throughout the 20th century, becoming Smith Corona Marchant in 1958. After two bankruptcies, Smith-Corona returned to operation in 2010 as a thermal paper manufacturing company.

Vintage Smith Corona Classic 12 Manual Portable Typewriter in Case

Up for sale is a beautiful and rare Smith-Corona Electric (5TE-Series) which was manufactured in 1958. This typewriter was Smith-Corona's very first successful electric portable typewriter, and was one of the first successful portable electrics to hit the market. This machine is more-so known as an "electric assist" since many things are still mechanically operated, including the carriage return, backspace, etc. The electric motor only powers the keys and the shift mechanism. It is a bit rusty in it’s vintage flair so not charging full tilt, just needs some TLC.

Smith Corona 1958 Antique Collectibles

Smith Corona 1958 Antique Collectibles

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