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1961 Torpedo 18s Serial # 1310313 1961 Torpedo 18s typewriter, Serial # 1310313 Tas Kyprianou's 1961 Torpedo 18s typewriter. 2023-01-20 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Tas Kyprianou: 1961 Torpedo 18s Serial # 1310313 Easily the least "previously used" typewriter I've ever bought. Almost mint in its condition. Very lucky.

Bought to replace my 1961 Bluebird 18b that's soon on its way to a friend. The sale was going to leave a hole that just had to be filled.

This is just as beautiful to type on as the 18b and I think it looks nicer too. Sadly plastic has entered the manufacturing arena and the ribbon cover and a few other little bits and bobs are now plastic instead of metal. Makes ZERO difference to the feel and sound of the machine. It's every bit as gorgeous to use.

I will live in constant fear that the teensy tiny little plastic locating lug on the ribbon cover will snap off. Until that day comes, I will enjoy every second of this gem and can highly recommend them. My photos don't do it justice. It has a real presence.

*I've never seen Blue Bird AND Torpedo logos used on the same machine before.

1961 Torpedo 18s #1310313

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)
Created: 10-01-2022 at 11:52AM
Last Edit: 01-20-2023 at 10:48AM

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Easily the least "previously used" typewriter I've ever bought. Almost mint in its condition. Very lucky.

Bought to replace my 1961 Bluebird 18b that's soon on its way to a friend. The sale was going to leave a hole that just had to be filled.

This is just as beautiful to type on as the 18b and I think it looks nicer too. Sadly plastic has entered the manufacturing arena and the ribbon cover and a few other little bits and bobs are now plastic instead of metal. Makes ZERO difference to the feel and sound of the machine. It's every bit as gorgeous to use.

I will live in constant fear that the teensy tiny little plastic locating lug on the ribbon cover will snap off. Until that day comes, I will enjoy every second of this gem and can highly recommend them. My photos don't do it justice. It has a real presence.

*I've never seen Blue Bird AND Torpedo logos used on the same machine before.

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Remington style keys are super comfy.
Remington style keys are super comfy.







No sign of Tipex. Platen looks untouched.
No sign of Tipex. Platen looks untouched.

Clean & unmarked Elite Druck 7
Clean & unmarked Elite Druck 7


SO clean
SO clean



Squeee - 1961 feet look SO good
Squeee - 1961 feet look SO good

Plastic margin locks.
Plastic margin locks.

I can almost hear the clock ticking down on the life of this ribbon cover locator pin : (
I can almost hear the clock ticking down on the life of this ribbon cover locator pin : (




Lovely little indent in the hard case keeps the typewriter in place
Lovely little indent in the hard case keeps the typewriter in place



Hunter: Tas Kyprianou (Tas)

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UK member with Greek Cypriot heritage, living in London.
Relatively new to the hobby - Bought an Everest Mod 90 after watching a Violet Evergarden anime in December 2021.
My collection now consists of 38 machines - I don't count the Linea 88, Halda Star 7, Selectric II & Canon AP100 parts machines, as all four are now just nuts and bolts and screws & springs.

My absolute favourite remains (just) my 1939 Royal KMM. For me, it's both the prettiest and the "warmest" to type on. It has "Majik" (with a nod to Sandy1)
I count my blessings that I am lucky enough to have amassed such a beautiful bunch.


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