The "Clipper"Typewriter! 1946 Smith Corona Clipper Typewriter

This is an extraordinarily beautiful and evocative typewriter—in a beautiful state of preservation! And it is lovely to type with! This iconic Smith Corona Clipper typewriter dates from 1946. It is in unusually fine condition and has been fully reconditioned for your typing pleasure and to make it last another 70+ years. Wonderfully, it has the full platen paper bail (the bar that holds the paper down), which is preferred to the rather fiddly "clips" on earlier versions. It comes ready-to-type with a new platen (!), new ribbon and the original case. The typing action is soft and sure, and the new platen makes typing quieter and more enjoyable.The "Clipper" logo is one of the most iconic among typewriter symbols and powerfully evokes the feel of the era in which this typewriter was manufactured. The airplane in the logo is the Boeing 314 "Clipper" flying boat of the 1930s and 1940s that became a powerful symbol for luxurious, international style.
The joy of typing on this elegant machine is hard to describe in words. The keys just caress your fingertips and encourage the typing of the next word. The carriage movement feels like it is driven by the fine-tuned workings of a Swiss watch. The "Floating Shift" mechanism is a basket-shift and is light as a feather. The levers on the carriage are ergonomically fit to the hand and aesthetically beautiful. The platen roller knobs are large and fit the hand like a lover's touch.
The keyboard is QWERTY and the typeface is a fine and elegant Elite with 12 characters to the inch. We have outfitted this 1946 Clipper with a new bi-colour typewriter ribbon on two vintage metal ribbon spools. 
Like all of our typewriters this is a fully-working typewriter. It comes with the "Acme" lead certification seal attached to the typewriter which permanently identifies it as a genuine Acme-restored typewriter. We have a one-year mechanical warranty on all typewriters sold and provide careful and attentive after-purchase advice and assistance from the date of purchase to the end of eternity to ensure your full satisfaction. In terms of an investment, the Acme Seal proves that this machine was restored by the Acme Type Machine Company. This can add value in the event that you wish to sell this typewriter in the future. 
Look closely at the photos and you will see the absolutely marvelous condition of this exceptional machine. The external finish—including the lovely "Clipper" airplane logo—is all original and nearly perfect (the ribbon cover has a couple of very tiny points of wear on the back (unseen) of the cover). The platen is new, the rubber having been replaced by the oldest rubber company in the Netherlands. The chrome pieces are shiny and fresh-looking except for some spots of very light corrosion. The keys are in fine condition and the rubber feet are in fine, new-like condition The paper feed rollers are soft and grip the paper well.
The case is in very nice condition inside and out. A couple of the exterior corners have some minor wear, but overall the case is solid, and clean. The handle is intact and strong and the hasp works perfectly. The metal parts are free or any rust or corrosion.
This extraordinary example of a 1946 Smith Corona CLIPPER will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to preserve its condition and beauty. All our shipments are FULLY INSURED.