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1971 Adler Special Serial # 2511475 1971 Adler Special typewriter, Serial # 2511475 Erwin vanD's 1971 Adler Special typewriter. 2025-03-27 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Erwin vanD: 1971 Adler Special Serial # 2511475 This Adler Special caught my eye because of one key.
Looking around on the interweb comparing Adler/Triumph machines I came across this machine for sale and noticed something different on the somewhat blurry picture.
Decided to make an offer, got accepted and went by to collect the machine.
When the deal was closed, I asked if she knew something about the machine and she answered that it was her fathers typewriter and she still remembered how he was frantically typing away on this machine. He was a Dermatologist in Rotterdam and ordered this machine customised with the Male/Female sign. You can see that the key is slightly different in size and color. It’s clear that he took good care of his machine, there is a note inside with the private address of an office supplier owner with the remark
“He knows this machine very well”. When I started using the machine after decades of silence I’ve noticed that, although being slightly sticky sometimes, it went remarkably well.
Amazingly enough the ribbon was still workable after rewinding to the other spool.
Same goes for the platen, almost as new. Although I’m not a fan of non-portable machines, I will make an exception for this one. It’s heavy, it’s solid and precise.

1971 Adler Special #2511475

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Erwin vanD (Typewriterfan)
Created: 03-27-2025 at 03:36PM
Last Edit: 03-27-2025 at 04:29PM

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This Adler Special caught my eye because of one key.
Looking around on the interweb comparing Adler/Triumph machines I came across this machine for sale and noticed something different on the somewhat blurry picture.
Decided to make an offer, got accepted and went by to collect the machine.
When the deal was closed, I asked if she knew something about the machine and she answered that it was her fathers typewriter and she still remembered how he was frantically typing away on this machine. He was a Dermatologist in Rotterdam and ordered this machine customised with the Male/Female sign. You can see that the key is slightly different in size and color. It’s clear that he took good care of his machine, there is a note inside with the private address of an office supplier owner with the remark
“He knows this machine very well”. When I started using the machine after decades of silence I’ve noticed that, although being slightly sticky sometimes, it went remarkably well.
Amazingly enough the ribbon was still workable after rewinding to the other spool.
Same goes for the platen, almost as new. Although I’m not a fan of non-portable machines, I will make an exception for this one. It’s heavy, it’s solid and precise.

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Customised Key
Customised Key

Adler factory in Leiden, the Netherlands. This machine was manufactured here, the Triumph name was added later, when T-A was formed. 1981, the year that the factory ended production.
Adler factory in Leiden, the Netherlands. This machine was manufactured here, the Triumph name was added later, when T-A was formed. 1981, the year that the factory ended production.







Hunter: Erwin vanD (Typewriterfan)

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Hello,
Typerwriterfan from the Netherlands, recently bought a few typewriters again and started cleaning and adjusting them.
I haven't touched a typewriter in a long time, but it's fun working with them again.
This is a great database and I will try to contribute too.

Have a nice day,


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