Corona / Smith Corona Flat Top Sterling / Standard Working Portable Typewriter with Case, and Working Guarantee

Order this typewriter today, and we will send out a beautiful, working specimen of this model in about 2 weeks.

It won't be this exact machine, and there may be slight variations. (Sometimes ‘Sterling’, sometimes ‘Standard’. Some have tabs, some do not. Some have concave keys, some have flat keys. Some are 12 characters per inch (10 point font), most are 10 characters per inch (12 point font).

(Color will depend on your selection at checkout- Burgundy is higher price point due to rarity of the ones in good condition).

Here is an example of machine that we recently sold:

Smith Stunning 'Corona' Standard classic flat top typewriter in working condition.

It is ideal machine for those that want the practical typing capacity paired with the very vintage stylings, including the classic glass keys. It is one of the only machines from this era to incorporate the basket shift for faster typing.

May this typewriter inspire you for years to come.

All functions work as designed, including the two-tone ribbon selector, and the auto ribbon reversal mechanism. The tabulator.

Specs:

Type: Portable
Keyboard Layout: U.S. QWERTY
Typeface: 12 pitch elite
Country of Manufacture: U.S.
Color: Black / Chrome
Shift: Basket shift (Floating shift)

Overall rating (1 (dismal) to 10 (perfect)): 8-9

Features:

• Single, Double Spacing.
• Touch Control.
• Auto Ribbon Reversal
• Two-Tone Ribbon Selector
• Original formed hardshell plywood lined case.

Aesthetics:

This is an exceptionally clean Standard! For those the demand perfection. There was a tiny bit of surface rust which has been removed.

The chrome is scuffed but still shines. Keys are clean. Paint is in excellent condition. Gloss black shine! Sticker residue on right side. The plastic components are strong and solid, and not warped or discolored.

Structure:

Structurally, this machine is quite excellent. No dents or warping. Very robust frame. 'Bulletproof' is a good word for machines of this vintage.

Mechanics:

This typewriter has beautiful action. Very snappy with a smooth carriage return.

The innards are quite pristine. Most pieces look nearly factory fresh. These machines were designed to last a lifetime!

Coated metal insides. Carriage return is smooth and fast; spring is strong. Carriage return lever is solid. Platen knobs are well-adjusted. Type is aligned and balanced.

The bell rings crisp and clear. The line-spacing works.

Rubber:

The rubber feet are still soft; they grip the writing surface. The platen is medium-hard and a pleasure. It still grips the paper and has some bounce. The rollers are doing well.

Case:

Comes with the original case in above average condition. Slight mildewy smell. Some flecks of paint on case. Hinges weak but working.

The rubber on these models holds up well compared to other models from the same time period. Rarely need new feet or rollers or platens.

Included:

Fresh Ribbon
Digital copy of the manual.
Original Case.
Typewritten Sample.

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OUR CLASSIC TYPEWRITER PROCESS

(Or: How dare we GUARANTEE a 50 or 60 year old machine?)

Each machine is carefully screened for quality and reliability.

Each machine passes a rigorous 14 point mechanical inspection.

Each machine is cleaned, serviced, and adjusted so that it functions as it was designed to.

Each machine is THOROUGHLY tested by a writer. (Usually people who say a typewriter ‘works’ haven’t tested most of its most important features. Sometimes the type bars move but are misaligned; sometimes the carriage won’t advance; sometimes lesser-used keys stick; sometimes whole pieces are missing, etc). If it is found to need work, we have technicians with 40 years of experience.

If it is found to be acceptable…

Each machine is described in vivid detail and carefully photographed from every angle in high resolution so you know exactly what you’re getting.

Each machine is cleaned and carefully packaged for safe shipment (believe it or not, improper shipping is the MOST COMMON CAUSE OF DAMAGE for a vintage typewriter).

The Classic Typewriter LIFETIME Trade-In Policy

If at any reason you decide that you are done with the machine you got from us, or if you would like to UPGRADE, you can trade it in for the full value, minus shipping and, if there is any, wear and tear. You pay the difference and we will send your next dream machine.