1958 Smith-Corona Electric 5TE - $58 (Nassau)

Rare Smith-Corona Electric (5TE-Series) which was manufactured in 1958.
This typewriter was Smith-Corona's very first successful electric portable typewriter, and was one of the first successful portable electrics to hit the market.
This machine is more-so known as an "electric assist" since many things are still mechanically operated, including the carriage return, backspace, etc.
The electric motor only powers the keys and the shift mechanism.
She powers on but does not type everything else moves and is not frozen She needs and good clean and lube ps.
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