Order your typewriter today, and we will send you a stunning, lovingly restored specimen of this model in the condition and color selected in about 2 weeks.

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This is the gorgeous Art Deco machine, and it's essentially the culmination of Remington's streamlined design language from the late 1930s.

Background: Remington introduced its streamlined Model 5 body in late 1935, probably designed by noted industrial designer Oscar Bruno Bach. This was Remington's entry into the Art Moderne aesthetic sweeping consumer products — rounded, flowing lines meant to evoke speed and modernity.

The Streamliner itself debuted in February 1941 as a distinct model:

• Serial numbers B100000–B121199

• Only 21,200 made before production stopped in March 1942 (wartime factory conversion)

• Original Price: $49.50

• Made in USA

The key differences from the earlier streamlined #5: black scale instead of red, and a full-sized horizontal carriage return lever. The "STREAMLINER" decal literally leans forward with horizontal speed lines — pure 1940s optimism in typography.

These are considered some of the most beautiful portable typewriters ever made. Glossy black lacquer, chrome-rimmed keys (often with red accent keys), those sweeping curves. You've sold plenty of these.

Remington Streamliner vintage portable typewriter in exquisite working condition. (very similar to the Remington 5 which retains the more iconic (and less familiar feeling) upright carriage return handle))

This typewriter is arguably one of the more beautiful machines in history. It’s rounded, modernist design has held up well to time, and makes it one of the more sought after machine for vintage writing-machine connoisseurs.

 The smooth gloss black lacquer body gets polished to a beautiful sheen, which is bound to inspire, conversation and prose alike.  

All pictures included are from machines that we’ve sold previously.

Features:

• ‘Self starter’ key, which automatically advances the carriage 5 spaces. This is in lieu of a ‘tab’ setting.

• Carriage Shift

• Single or Double Line Spacing

• Automatic Ribbon Reversal.

• 2-tone Ribbon Selector.

• Sturdy Hardshell case.

• Attractive metal stamped rulers.

• Classic metal ribbon spools.

• End-of-line bell.

Variations:

The machines all come in gloss with black-rimmed keys, and accent keys are usually red.

The margin rulers are sometimes black, sometimes red.

There are two types of carriage return handles…. There is a small upright one and one that comes forward in the usual way.

Some of these say ‘Remington Five’ on the paper tray. Some of them say ‘Streamliner.’

Conditions.

The Best A++ condition option will have the most pristine logos and near perfect black laquer, as well as near perfect chrome. It will also include the best available case with clean latches and hinges.

The excellent will show slightly more wear. Though I do aim for complete decals, They may show slight wear.

Includes:

• Original Case in Use-able condition (sometimes the cases are a little rough, but they work).

• Lifetime Trade In Policy

• Classic Typewriter Guarantee

• Video tutorial and guide

• Warranty depending upon condition you choose at checkout (1-3 years)

Comes cleaned, adjusted, oiled, and ready to write! We replace the feet and the rollers as needed, As old rubber tends to harden. And these ten to get flat spots on the rear and front rollers.

These come with new feet, rollers, and platens. This gets them working as smoothly as possible.

Please let me know if you have additional questions.

Most sincerely,

Steven Budden Jr.

Classic Typewriter Co.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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