Vendo 39 - late model

What would be a price range for a later model vendo 39, restored and unrestored?  I would like to purchase a vendo 39 later model, but am I new to the world of soda machine collecting.

[Jim]

Shawn,

When you say "Late Model Vendo 39", are you expecting to see a price difference or do you just like this model without the "Ice Cold" along the bottom of the cabinet door...?

I would estimate a V-39 in good condition that is complete and functioning between $750 - $1000. Expect to pay more if you locate one in exceptional condition. I haven't seen or heard any recent selling prices for a restored V-39, but my guess would be between $2400 - $2800. I've seen many people asking more but I really don't think these machines are selling regularlly for $3000+. I could be wrong though...

I like the look of the later model vendo 39's with the white top and red botom.  It seem's that all the ones I see on ebay, etc. are much more than 3000, of course I could be mistaken on the machine model number.  Thank you for your help, as it gives me a starting point
Shawn

sfre46,
Welcome to the forum. It's good to have you here. Stick around. '>

Did you happen to see this one on Ebay?

Vendo 39

Seems a bit steep right now, but wonder if our seller might come down a bit on his reserve being how nobody has yet placed a bid.  If he did come down, the machine doesn't look all that bad, except for the 7up sign screwed on the front.  As of tonight, he's had over 263 views, and again, no bids.  

Worth watching for a while.  I've noticed on one other machine that I'd love to park in my garage that the seller had a crazy reserve price, which he lowered when he relisted the second time around (although he's still in a low earth orbit, and the only bid is for $1).

Good luck.  It's an neat looking machine, hope you find a nice one!

There is also this coke machine up for auction on ebay, the seller says its a Vendo 39, Model #F39D

So far there are six bids, reserve not met at $201

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7313758241

[MoonDawg]

If they were each $1000.00 I would choose the latter . It needs no re-painting........just a real good cleaning. It's a nice original

[Creighton]

Agree with Glen,
Orginal is always a better deal. Might be ugly behind that 7-Up sign. Description is a bit short on the orginal. Might see if you could find out if it cools and get some more pictures.
Good Luck and wlecome!!
Creighton

[sodaworks]

I have sold several V39's for 3700.00, prices will depend on location as well.

[Eric]

Again.. I agree with Glen... a good clean original is a better deal... You'd have six holes to
contend with on the other... Had a 39 here in Missouri restored go for $32XX.00
last year went higher than a roundtop 56 ($2800) and it was restored.... Don't
think I'll ever see that again. But 39 are nice machines. A true classic machine.
Good Luck and let us know how you come out.
We all love machines here... and like seeing what others find.

Eric

Thank you for your reply's, I am currently in negotiations with the wife regarding why I should be allowed to get an old vending machine!  I am particular (and unfortunately not alone) to the stlye of the vendo 39 or vendo 81 (and the vendo 81 counterpart the Cavalier CS-72).  Is there another brand of vending machine that is similiar to vendo 39?
Shawn

Hi Shawn,
the Cavalier 51 is similar to the Vendo 39. It is a great looking machine too. '>

photo of vendo 39 that I just won on ebay.

The Vendo 83 is somewhat similar in that it has a rotating drum and metal door flap, but it is not as attractive and less sought after. But one thing I do like about the 83 is that its drum is honeycombed. '>

[Jim]

Congrads!
Assuming the machine is complete, working and in good condition; you purchased it at very fair price!

[sodaworks]

sfre46,
  Are you going to restore the 39?

Yes I want to get it restored, I'm assuming I will need to get it repainted at the very least.  I tried posting two other pictures (showing inside and front/back) that were given to me by the seller, but the files were too large.  Per the seller, the machine is in good working (useable) condition and has no rust, dents or large holes, etc.  When I get the machine shipped to me in Los Angeles, I will take digital pics and try and post.

Regarding my newly acquired vendo 39, the seller tells me that it is a Model #E39D and that it cools, coin mechanism works, and it vends, but has not been used for a "long time so everything is probably stiff and needs to be oiled".  The seller also believes that the machine vends "6oz bottles".  Does model #E39D mean anything to anyone, and is seller probably wrong about the 6oz bottles....
Shawn

[Kilroy]

Shawn,
Not sure about the e39D model #, there were 3 different V39 styles produced. The first style was solid red , embossed "Ice Cold" across the bottom. The second model introduced the two-tone paint, and Vendo was added to the lower right door. The 3rd style dropped Ice Cold and Vendo from the front door, but kept the 2 tone red/white paint scheme.
Vendo released a factory option with model "C" with a deeper drum that allowed 12 oz bottles to be vended.
You should be able to look at the bottle drum and tell if you have a 6oz or 12 oz bottle drum, the 6 oz drum consists of 2 platters; the 12 oz drum will have a 3rd platter (I'm sure there is a better word for the circle that makes up the drum than platter...)

If the 8 oz Cokes (same size of the 50's 6 ounce Coke bottles ) aren't available in your area, Cornhusker Sign & Mfg makes a 12 0z bottle drum for the 39, contact info is in the Parts Suppliers link

I'll stop rambling now... '>

Not rambling at all kilroy-
Your informtion helps a lot, I saw that retro soda sells 8 oz bottles, dont have to worry about finding 6 oz bottles!!  Good to hear that I can get a 12 oz drum as finding 12 oz bottles will give me most flexibility in filling machine.

Not sure if I need to "graduate" into a different discussion area about my "new" machine...I noticed a discussion about vendo 39 under pre-60's, discussing a yellow indexing on the drum, per pictures sent to me by seller, my vendo 39 has the same yellow indexing...I will try and upload those pictures in the smc gallery.

put pictures sent by seller of my vendo 39 in smc gallery