Order your Corona Three today, and you’ll get a stunning specimen of this model, shipped in about 2 weeks, in a case. These have the rubber replaced for typing efficiency. Though it won’t be the exact machines shown in the photos, it will be a working Corona Three in comparable condition with our 1-3 year warranty and lifetime trade in policy.

Corona 3 Typewriter Features:

• Metal Body in Original Gloss Black

• Nickel Plate Detailing

• White Keys with Plated Escutcheons

• Pica 10cpi Typeface

• Margin Function

Case Size:

Width: 29 cm x Depth: 25 cm x Height: 12 cm

(One of early history’s smallest cases, due to folding mechanism).

This model was used by Lawrence Durrell, Agatha Christie, Hemingway, and others.

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The Corona 3 typewriter, a renowned and influential writing instrument, has a rich history that spans the early to mid-20th century. It was introduced by the Corona Typewriter Company in 1912 and quickly gained popularity among writers for its compact size and portability.

Manufactured in a period that saw significant advancements in typewriter technology, the Corona 3 boasted a design that made it ideal for on-the-go use. Its small size and lightweight construction allowed writers to carry it easily, making it a favorite among journalists and authors who needed a reliable tool for their work while traveling.

The Corona 3 typewriter found favor with numerous famous writers of the time, including Agatha Christie and Ernest Hemingway. Agatha Christie, known for her gripping detective novels, reportedly used a Corona 3 for drafting her stories, while Hemingway, renowned for his concise and impactful writing style, also favored the portable Corona 3 during his travels. These endorsements from prominent authors contributed to the typewriter's reputation and popularity among aspiring writers and professionals alike.

With its compact design and renowned writers as enthusiasts, the Corona 3 typewriter became an iconic symbol of the early 20th-century writing process. Its legacy lives on as a testament to the intersection of technological innovation and literary pursuits, reminding us of the tools that shaped the craft of writing during a transformative era in communication technology.

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Please let me know if you have questions. writeon@classictypewriter.com

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THE CLASSIC TYPEWRITER PROCESS

Working Guarantee

(Or: How dare we guarantee a 50 or 60 year old machine?)

Each machine is carefully screened for quality and reliability.

Each machine passes a rigorous 14 point mechanical inspection.

Each machine is cleaned, serviced, and adjusted so that it functions as it was designed to.

Each machine is THOROUGHLY tested by a writer. (Usually people who say a typewriter ‘works’ haven’t tested most of its most important features. Sometimes the type bars move but are misaligned; sometimes the carriage won’t advance; sometimes lesser-used keys stick; sometimes whole pieces are missing, etc). If it is found to need work, we have technicians with 40 years of experience.

If it is found to be acceptable…

Each machine is described in vivid detail and carefully photographed from every angle in high resolution so you know exactly what you’re getting.

Each machine is cleaned and carefully packaged for safe shipment (believe it or not, improper shipping is the MOST COMMON CAUSE OF DAMAGE for a vintage typewriter).

The Classic Typewriter LIFETIME Trade-In Policy

If at any reason you decide that you are done with the machine you got from us, you can trade it in for the full value, minus shipping and, if there is any, wear and tear. You pay the difference and we will send your next dream machine.

Classic Typewriter Promises.

What you'll get:

A beautiful writing machine to inspire decades of writing enjoyment. Serviced, lubricated, and ready to use.

I want to imagine that opening the box is like opening the curtain on a warm spring day: a glow of delight fills you.

Imagine the box with the 'Classic Typewriter' imprint delivered to your door.

Features:

• Each machine passes our rigorous 14 point mechanical inspection.

• The machine comes with our 'famous Classic Typewriter Guarantee'.

  (It will be working on arrival, or we will remedy the situation).

• A Lifetime Trade In Policy.

  (Trade it in for the value you paid toward another machine as long as we're in business).

• A copy of the original manual.

  (Original if we have it, or a digital copy).

• Safe, eco-friendly packaging. (Double-walled 250 lbs pound tested box, secured carriage).

  (We've shipped over 1500 machines with very few problems).

• A new ribbon, on vintage spools.

• Machine support. (We realize that it may be intimidating to embrace an older technology, so you'll have support where needed, and a video tutorial with an informative email).

• A digital guide to using your new (vintage) machine and replacing supplies.

• New platen.

• New feet or rollers as needed.

We source the best condition machine available, serviced by 40 year factory-trained skilled technicians and ready to write.

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FAQ

When will I get my machine?

We ship your writing machine in 2-3 weeks, via UPS ground. (To the US. International shipping requires a few days more, USPS International services).

What takes that long?

We sell machines by model, so it takes take a machine out of inventory that matches your specs, and inspect, clean, and service it.

Can I just find a used machine somewhere instead?

Of course! We encourage you to explore the world. However, it won't quite work right. this is the nature of a machine sitting for decades.

If you need to get to writing, and spare yourself many nights of research and tinkering, we have the solution.

What about 'refurbished' machines on other vintage sites?

Usually, they are just cleaned up slightly and shipped out. They don't usually work 100% (more like 80%). This is because most people have never used a writing machine, so they don't know how it is supposed to work! They see an opportunity to buy a vintage machine and 'flip it', however... you get what you pay for, as the old adage goes!

Why do you charge X?

Excellent question!

Priceless heirloom, endless inspiration, the stuff of dreams. Some are priced based on rarity: others based on difficulty of servicing. For instance, I need to purchase 2-3 Remington 5’s to get one to work perfectly. Most Noiseless Portables have a ribbon advance that doesn’t work. Silent Supers are priced by the rarity of their color. As is the maroon gloss Corona Standard. Etc.

You’ll pass it to your children or into the annals of history.

Ask yourself what this will bring you, and what you could create with it, and you’ll have answered your question.