tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post2324778429523655824..comments2024-03-25T15:02:25.695+11:00Comments on oz.Typewriter: Typewriter Wow Factor: Corona Special (Four-Bank)Robert Messengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-86098985934285559802020-09-17T12:20:05.160+10:002020-09-17T12:20:05.160+10:00In addition to the touch setting being available o...In addition to the touch setting being available on the outside of the left panel, there were several other features that made the 1936 flat top Corona Special unique. The inlaid silver crown and bright red front panel are the obvious cosmetic upgrades, but the model also sported a chromed adjustable sliding paper guide on the rear paper table, and a full paper bail with two rubber rollers instead of the two small metal paper fingers found on all other models. Another noteworthy feature was the first appearance of the high-grade finely reeded knobs (which appear again on the 1938 Sterling Speedline, and later Sterling models). Lastly, the sides of the Special did not have the characteristic stamped double indentation found in the other flat top models. A short lived model with some unique and notable differences.Saxbehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471813904695639907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-56549931393872283322020-08-21T21:34:32.556+10:002020-08-21T21:34:32.556+10:00The little arm on the left side is the'touch&#...The little arm on the left side is the'touch'setting. It allows the user to adjust the softness/firmness of the keys while striking. The factory recommended seeing was 3.Saxbehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471813904695639907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-46680292638321525552014-01-31T20:57:49.046+11:002014-01-31T20:57:49.046+11:00Beautiful machine !
What's the little arm on ...Beautiful machine !<br /><br />What's the little arm on the left side for, my maroon Corona Sterling does not have that ?Marcus Spjutarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-4620316452164339832014-01-31T20:55:57.723+11:002014-01-31T20:55:57.723+11:00Beautiful machine !
What's the little arm on ...Beautiful machine !<br /><br />What's the little arm on the left side for, my maroon Corona Sterling does not have that ?Marcus Spjutarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-67210707514252209412012-09-20T19:36:55.191+10:002012-09-20T19:36:55.191+10:00Now why couldn't they have stuck that silvery ...Now why couldn't they have stuck that silvery crown on ALL their kit? Reminds me of the discreet Ghia and Bertone badges used on otherwise run-of-the-mill cars. Do you reckon if we whittled a few and invested in some spray paint we could pass off not-so-special fours as specials and turn their base metal into gold? I have come across lots of people who find (and then use)MyTypewriter.com as a price guide.Rob Bowkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065940710708289511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-16255318029127011432012-09-17T14:38:25.802+10:002012-09-17T14:38:25.802+10:00Dang, that machine is stunning! You are causing a...Dang, that machine is stunning! You are causing a massive case of typewriter envy.Dwayne F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-706610264443981552012-09-17T07:08:25.544+10:002012-09-17T07:08:25.544+10:00You are killing me with this one.You are killing me with this one.shordzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04824301365798484902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-48461805834614728972012-09-17T06:34:03.417+10:002012-09-17T06:34:03.417+10:00Wow! That Corona Special is wonderful!Wow! That Corona Special is wonderful!Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-87981992012458134702012-09-17T03:52:33.540+10:002012-09-17T03:52:33.540+10:00I think I prefer the typo ...'viola, away she ...I think I prefer the typo ...'viola, away she went...'French Nannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750253554082096392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-81885174053816570872012-09-17T03:10:25.458+10:002012-09-17T03:10:25.458+10:00certainly a looker! attractive as can be!certainly a looker! attractive as can be!michaelianyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473989420991038113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-7800643770145892762012-09-17T02:37:01.173+10:002012-09-17T02:37:01.173+10:00All I can say is wow!All I can say is wow!Ton S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/10691201724230891974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-2611188191582981532012-09-17T01:19:31.560+10:002012-09-17T01:19:31.560+10:00Swanky. I love it. It makes my flattop Corona look...Swanky. I love it. It makes my flattop Corona look downright dowdy. Ryan Adneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00638154287454314617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-27170623351270255062012-09-16T23:29:07.151+10:002012-09-16T23:29:07.151+10:00Bee-yootiful!Bee-yootiful!Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-1830653385073807352012-09-16T21:31:15.609+10:002012-09-16T21:31:15.609+10:00One of these came up on eBay a couple of weeks ago...One of these came up on eBay a couple of weeks ago. I saved it to my watch list, but didn't bid on it. Quite a nice looking machine, though. The color scheme is great, as is the little crown on top.<br />I am sure it is one hell of a typer!L Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00585495720234064210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-32109289494767977612012-09-16T20:55:08.625+10:002012-09-16T20:55:08.625+10:00I've always found those three sites you have m...I've always found those three sites you have mentioned to be a bit - peculiar when it came to selling items. <br /><br />This is a lovely machine you have! <br /><br />And to a Melbournian.... Them's Essendon colours. I wonder if you have a black and white 'Collingwood' in your collection too. Not that I care for football. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.com