1949 Smith Corona Super Speed #2A2212862-11
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Richard Polt (richardpolt)
Created: 03-04-2015 at 06:23PM
Last Edit: 12-25-2024 at 04:01PM
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Description:
Essentially it's the same old L. C. Smith in a bulbous grey shell and jolly green keys. But I like it! Came from a shop in Indiana that was giving away all its old machines. I refurbished it and it went to a young woman who bought it at The Urban Legend Institute.
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Hunter: Richard Polt (richardpolt)
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