Expert: Rodger Knutson - 11/5/2007

Question
model#A-55 serial # R1 7343.I have pics I can send.What can you tell me about it?what is the value of this?

Answer
Hi Tamara,
Well as my expertise reads, I am not an expert in soda or vending machines but I'll try to help here. I list a model 55 B that looks just like yours, not sure what the difference is here. The model B has the coin mechanism attached on the outside left, your photo is dark so I can't see your coin mechanism, if it is not there, then the model A like yours might be the inside store model which was coin-less and you paid at the counter. I bet this is the difference between the model A and B. Does yours have a coin mechanism? Anyway, the Model B is a slider. it vends 50 bottles and pre cools 80 bottles. Manual operated, 42" high, 27" wide and 19 1/2" deep. Weight 204 pounds. Refrigeration 1/8 h.p. and a hermetically sealed unit. produced late 1940 to late 50's. Value guide has a guide value of $450.00 for average condition and up to $1,850.00 for a fully restored model. I hope this helps.. and thank you for sending a photo.
Thank You
Sincerely
Rodger Knutson