[NEEDS REPAIR] 1965 Royal Royalite Portable Typewriter Yellow SN#6372029 Pica For Sale

The 1965 Royal Royalite Portable Typewriter in yellow is a vintage collectible piece that showcases the iconic Pica 10 pitch font. Made of steel and originating from the United States, this manual typewriter is known for its portability and classic design. With a serial number of 6372029, this typewriter is a rare find that would make a perfect addition to any typewriter enthusiast's collection. repairing and restoring this typewriter would bring new life to a piece of writing history.

PRODUCT NOTES:

• Basic service performed:
• Vacuum dust.
• Basic cleaning of the machine.
• Lubricate essential moving parts.
• Segment has been flushed and keys and have been aligned. There may be keys that do stick. If so, put a little denatured alcohol or lacquer thinner in the slot where the key hits the segment and press keys continuously until it’s free.
• Platen still in good condition. Note: when feeding paper, sometimes it tends to catch.
• Carriage moves, but needs fixing. The mainspring is present and may need to be fixed. Carriage stop bar sometimes catches. You'll also need to install a drawband.
• Nice and responsive typing action.
• Carriage return bar doesn't work.
• Letter height needs slight adjustment.
• Cosmetic Condition: Great Overall
• Some minor scratches consistent with its age and usage.
• Bottom cover is intact, but screws need to be adjusted.
• What’s Included:
• No ribbon.
• No case.
• Note: Please offer accordingly, as these are the only known issues I've discovered.

SELLER’S NOTE: ***Check out my page for more typewriters listed***

I try to get all my typewriters to be in working order. However, due to the age and nature of these vintage machines sometimes there may be some unforeseen issues that arise. If so, please feel free to reach out to me anytime and I can help fix the problem.

My machines have been cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted for optimal functionality. I try to mitigate the amount of cleaning materials used during in order to preserve the life and longevity of each machine.

• Cleaning
• Dust, ink, and grime are removed as much as possible.
• A soft brush and compressed air clear out debris from the type bars and chassis.
• Platen (rubber roller) is cleaned with a mild solvent to help restore grip.
• I try to limit the use of harsh chemicals.
• Lubrication
• Moving parts like the carriage rails, type bar pivots, and shift mechanism are lightly lubricated with typewriter-specific oil.

SHIPPING NOTE:

Shipments are all packed with bubble wrap and paper to ensure package is tightly secured to mitigate any damage during delivery.

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