Wood Coke Cooler Box

[Eric]

that “MR” ?  Hhhmmmmm don't know what that is....
The older models would have had “REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.” under it or
“REGISTERED TRADE MARK” (or something close to that) in the tail of the “C” in “Coca”.
And the red color isn't the old “Blood” red Coke used back then....
Still a neat piece... just not as old. Would like to know what the entire “RENO” emblem said that
was on the side... maybe (probably had) model number and or date.

[loman4ec]

Looks almost like the info on the side was rubbed off. Probably had a date that the last owner didn't want to reveal

[Ken R]

The rubbed out logo, when you can see the whole thing, looks more like it just rubbed up against something and just happen to be in that location.  Does not appear to be anything recent.  I appreciate the information, but am hoping, for my sake, that since this is something that perhaps you guys hadn't seen that maybe it's a bit more "rare".  I'm not holding my breath though, haha.  I got money in hand and a cool looking coke cooler to boot and was able to make a bit of room by getting rid of my beastly V-216.  Please keep the feedback coming though if any of you happen to find anything more definitive on this thing.  Thanks a million!!!

Ken

[bubba]

So, did he give you $450 and this cooler for your 216, or did you give him the 216 and $450 for the cooler?

[Ltransam]

Nice Cooler !! Please Note The  MR in the lower r/Conner .This Means It's Most Likely from Mexico

[mznb1u]

So, did he give you $450 and this cooler for your 216, or did you give him the 216 and $450 for the cooler?

If you got the cooler and $450 I think you did okay as the V-216 is a big not very desirable machine from a collector standpoint.  I agree with the consensus that the cooler is likely not very old and likely from Mexico as noted previously.  It is definitely unique and would be a great party cooler once is it cleaned up.

On the other hand, if you gave $450 and the V-216 then you did not get a good deal but at least you won't have to break your back moving the V-216 again!

  Tim

[Eric]

Are the front and sides plywood... not planks like the top?...

[loman4ec]

Oh yes. I totally misunderstood. I thought you gave him your machine and $450 for this cooler! If he gave you $415 and the cooler for your V216 then you did ok. I am sorry. Your message really sounded like you gave him your 216 and $415for this wooden cooler. I was thinking wow he really wanted that cooler

[Ken R]

Haha, no gents, I did not give up $450 and my machine for the cooler.  I agree, that would have been a pure mistake on my part.  I got the cooler and $450 in return for him getting the V-216.  As for the sides, I believe the entire cooler is made of planks and not plywood.  I could be mistaken though.  Unfortunately, I do not have it at my house just yet in order to confirm one way or the other.  I was mainly hoping that someone might be able to identify the cooler as being a specific make and model.  It would make sense that it may be from Mexico since I am here in central Texas and we tend to get a lot of that sort of stuff in this area...naturally.  Either way, my wife really liked it and as you guys always say, that's really all that matters in the end, right?  I am curious about the "RENO" logo though.  I was not able to find any information on it.  I thought perhaps that may point me in a direction to see other coolers like this, but to no avail.  I will continue to hope you guys will pick it apart for me!!!  Thanks!

Ken

[Kilroy]

Doubt it came form Reno, Nevada, my guess is  it was post applied, and nothing to do with the mfg, or  original location of the cooler.