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196X Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe Serial # 6T2V-168498 196X Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe typewriter, Serial # 6T2V-168498 Brandon T's 196X Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe typewriter. 2025-08-22 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Brandon T: 196X Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe Serial # 6T2V-168498 Usually when you're going through cases and boxes at a thrift store, you don't get your hopes up; nine times out of ten, they're empty, and if they do have something in them it's usually not what goes in the case. So when I opened up a Smith Corona carrying case and found this beautiful Galaxie Deluxe inside in nearly pristine condition, the grin just about split my face in half. And all they wanted was $25.
These Galaxie Deluxes are beautiful pieces of mid century modern - aka "googie" - design, with sweeping curves and flow lines and the iconic late 60's color palette. The thing just *screams* "Moon Landing Era", and as a space exploration geek, I absolutely love it. It calls back to an era where, despite wars and chaos and strife, we still found it in our soul to dare mighty things.
They also type beautifully too. Crisp, smooth. When you hit the sync point where your thought process is moving at the same pace as the rythym of the typewriter, it feels a lot like playing a musical instrument.
I am leaving the McGrath Office Equipment labels on the case and typewriter. They're party of the history to me - and McGrath is still in business! They're a subsidiary these days, but like this typewriter, they're still chugging along.

196X Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe #6T2V-168498

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Brandon T (GarageBay9)
Created: 08-22-2025 at 02:44AM
Last Edit: 08-22-2025 at 02:22PM

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Usually when you're going through cases and boxes at a thrift store, you don't get your hopes up; nine times out of ten, they're empty, and if they do have something in them it's usually not what goes in the case. So when I opened up a Smith Corona carrying case and found this beautiful Galaxie Deluxe inside in nearly pristine condition, the grin just about split my face in half. And all they wanted was $25.
These Galaxie Deluxes are beautiful pieces of mid century modern - aka "googie" - design, with sweeping curves and flow lines and the iconic late 60's color palette. The thing just *screams* "Moon Landing Era", and as a space exploration geek, I absolutely love it. It calls back to an era where, despite wars and chaos and strife, we still found it in our soul to dare mighty things.
They also type beautifully too. Crisp, smooth. When you hit the sync point where your thought process is moving at the same pace as the rythym of the typewriter, it feels a lot like playing a musical instrument.
I am leaving the McGrath Office Equipment labels on the case and typewriter. They're party of the history to me - and McGrath is still in business! They're a subsidiary these days, but like this typewriter, they're still chugging along.

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The stories this thing could tell...
The stories this thing could tell...

Even the ribbon was still usable. All I had to do was flip it over and clean the slugs with some rubbing alcohol, and it typed beautifully.
Even the ribbon was still usable. All I had to do was flip it over and clean the slugs with some rubbing alcohol, and it typed beautifully.

The case is still in fantastic condition, as well.
The case is still in fantastic condition, as well.


Hunter: Brandon T (GarageBay9)

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