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About me: Living in Florida,especially in the Tampa/St.Petersburg area has really given me great opportunities to treasure hunt.I go to estate sales,garage sales,antique malls and auction houses. As with every sunday count on me being at the flea market by 6:30 am.I have done this for over 20 years now.I have hoarded to where I can not hoard no more.So,I am offering for the first time these collector items on ebay.I hope you enjoy bidding on and looking at the things I have collected over the years.
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Up for Auction here is: A vintage 1950's Coca-Cola vending machine manufactured by The Vendo Company Kansas City,Missouri.This vintage 1950's Coca-Cola vending machine is in untouched all original working condition.This machine came out of a filling station in the mid 1960's.There is a partial Polk County State of Florida Stamp License for the year 1963-64 on the side of this machine.The gentleman I purchased this machine from had it in his collection since he removed it from the filling station in the mid 1960's.I purchased this vintage Coca-Cola vending machine approximately15 years ago directly from him.I have had it covered in storage until I decided to sell it on ebay.I have never since I purchased this item plugged it in to see if it works until this week.When I plugged it in the motor quitely came on.The motor sounded quiet and smooth.I did not let it run but a minute.I'm sure there should be maintenance work done on this machine before it should be fully operational.This wonderful vintage machine is all original inside and out.Original paint,motor,cooling system and wiring and comes with two wooden Coca-Cola crates from the 1950's or 1960's.I do not have the key to open the lock on the lid of the machine.I did,however,remove the pins on the back hinges to open the lid.The machine would have held 24 the 6 1/2 oz. bottles.The model number to this machine is A23B 5K.The serial number is A210 13045.A wonderful vintage 1950's Coca Cola vending machine in excellent untouched all original working condition.Machine measures 36"h x 24"w x 20 1/2"d.I will help the winning bidder with shipping arrangements.Buyer pays freight or local pick-up available.The shipping service requires that the machine be crated prior to shipping.There will be an additional charge of $75.00 to crate this item.When the auction has ended I will email the winning bidder with payment instructions. **** Please see my other auctions for more collectables and other items of interest.