How old is the vending machine?
The first modern coin-operated vending machines were introduced in London, England in the early 1880s, dispensing postcards. The machine was invented by Percival Everitt in 1883 and soon became a widespread feature at railway stations and post offices, dispensing envelopes, postcards, and notepaper.
How much was a can of Coke in 1960?
Between 1886 and 1959, the price of a 6.5 US fl oz (190 mL) glass or bottle of Coca-Cola was set at five cents, or one nickel, and remained fixed with very little local fluctuation.
When was the first Coca Cola vending machine made?
1959 #33955 – Disc. The Vendo H81 Coca Cola machine was manufactured from 1955 – 1958. Having seen the success of their larger Multi-Drink soda machines, Vendo manufactured the Coca Cola Vendo H81 for small to medium size volume locations. The Vendo H81 Coke machine holds 81 bottles in the vending mechanism, offering 9 selections.
What kind of Coke Machine did Coca Cola use in 1952?
The 1952 Vendo 83 “Electric” Coca Cola machine, featured two horizontal stainless steel bars on front, a large style coin door, and pretty reliable Kelvinator cooling system. The Black and Silver ID tag was mounted outside the cabinet, door hinge side (on the right), and featured “Have a Coke” side logos.
When did the Vendo 39 Coca Cola machine come out?
For its final two years of production (1956 and 1957), the Vendo 39 Coca Cola machine came painted in the Two-Tone paint scheme, from the Vendo factory. Individual Coca Cola “Bottling” plants did pull some existing V-39’s off location, to be re-painted in the new, two-tone paint scheme.
What is a Vendo 56 Coca Cola machine?
This is the most desirable of the three coin mechanism Since the Vendo 56 Coca Cola Machine was actually built by Vendorlator in the VMC plant, each carries Vendorlator serial numbers. VMC serial numbers are different from Vendo serial numbers.