1958 Blue Bird Torpedo #998439
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Mike Green (tappymike)
Created: 12-24-2023 at 12:08PM
Last Edit: 12-24-2023 at 12:36PM
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Description:
Torpedo 30 typewriters exported to England were branded as Blue Bird. With WWII still fresh in the rearview mirror, a German machine named Torpedo was probably not a great selling feature. It's a nice typer but feels like a stripped down Torpedo 18 to me. No tabs and no "1" key. Pulling 2 levers under the machine releases the whole top to access the ribbon. The line spacing choices are 1 to 4.
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Hunter: Mike Green (tappymike)
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I am a retired graphic artist and I began collecting typewriters in 2021. I like machines from the 50s and 60s. Other interests include music, film making, fly fishing and tinkering with classic VWs.
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