A fully serviced and beautiful German Torpedo 18s typewriter from 1959, in very beautiful, uncommon green/yellow duotone color.
*TYPEFACE: Unique typeface! Imperial Elite typeface (11.5cpi) with chemical equation numbers included. QWERTZ German-English keyboard, it has the letter "Y" in a different place than QWERTY keyboards. Serial n. 109 50 xx
*COSMETICS: This typewriter is in excellent condition. All the glass keys are clear, shiny and clean. The chrome plated metal parts have been cleaned. The machine is finished off with a protective, museum-quality wax in order to protect the paint from oxidation, dirt, scratches and fingerprints.
*MECHANICS: As with all our serviced typewriters - this one is in outstanding mechanical condition. As part of our restoration process this typewriter has received a new key rest and new ink and new felt pads. It is ready to withstand many hours of smooth typing. It is a heavy, desktop writer - about 8kg.
*CASE: Comes with green leather case with 2 zippers, good vintage condition. Zippers are non-functional, typewriter can still be stored in the carry case and carried.
*OUR RECOMMENDATION: We always recommend antique typewriters like this one for typing, although we do not recommend heavy typing. This typewriter has new ink. All machines have an installed new ink ribbon which should last at least 500 A4 pages.
Our typewriters include a 1 year warranty.
Customer Reviews
United States
Beautiful and rare Torpedo 18b!
My experience with Amsterdam Typewriter has been superb!! This beautiful green and yellow Torpedo is exactly as described, a smooth typing machine in excellent condition with an extremely rare chemical keyboard. The typewriter was well-packed and shipped quickly, and Bilyana even included a lovely letter, warranty and a free Amsterdam greeting card. This Torpedo also has a gorgeous Imperial Elite typeface and a new purple ribbon. Truly a keeper. Thank you, Bilyana!