Vendo 63 queen anne value?

I have a vendo 63 Queen Anne  Dr Pepper and I would like to restore it.
Is there a market for restored Queen Anne machines and what would be the value?
Larry

[Creighton]

Hello Larry,
Welcome to the board! Think they go for around $600.00 on eBay. Someone here was looking for one. Please post a picture. Glad you are here.
Creighton

[dr galaga]

Do a search on queen AND pepper for the past year and you will find a number of threads on this topic.  Some people like them, some people don't.  Personally I do not care for it, but that's just me!   :'>

Welcome to the board.  Post some pics of your machine.  Then check the search as recommended by the dr.  If you have any questions just ask as this group is very helpful, there is a lot of good information in the old postings too.

[BryanH]

Hey Larry - the last two I've watched have gone for about $450 - $600 bucks.  See here, here and here.  But it's ebay so you never know.

The one I have does not seem to be in as good shape as the ones listed on ebay but close. It does run.
I am unable to open since i do not have a key.
Is there a cheaper way to open without drilling or calling a locksmith. The lock has a name (Ace) but no number on it.
it would seem that it would not be worthwhile to spend at lot of time or money on the machine if they are only worth $600.
Any ideas?
Larry

[Creighton]

Larry,
Just drill the lock. Then post some pics and we can go from there. Depends what you want to do with it. Fun item to have.
Creighton

I assume that there is no loss in value and that the replacement locks are cheaper than a locksmith.
I do not want to screw something up before i even get started.
The lock has Ace in the middle of it and flex-ace on the outer ring of the lock
larry

[dr galaga]

You can get replacement locks from FunTronics for about $10-$15 I think.  
Get the drill out!

[Creighton]

Larry,
Pretty sure "Ace" brand is already a replacement. Just use a 1/16th bit and go slow drilling where the key would go. You can tell when it breaks loose. Then a flat head screwdriver will turn the lock.
Creighton

[Eric]

You can restore it to any brand you'd like.....Coke, of course would/could bring
more money... Check out Josh's Frosty machine under the Photo Gallery.....
Don't think you have to leave it as is..... These can be great machines!

Eric

[Kilroy]

While I am not a fan of the foo foo frilly of a Queen Anne, I wouldn't lose it's uniqueness and convert it to another flavor. There are enough other squartops for that.

I see square tops becoming more desirable, since it's the type the upcoming generations remembered as kids, I don't see the value of a Queen Anne going down in value.
Just my 2 cents...

[Creighton]

Agree, The Queen Anne is a limited run machine. It's a white machine so you could swap the DP Queen light up sign with whatever and use magnitic (SP) signs to cover the DP logos. No harm to the orginal. If I ever find one close will do the same and make a Dew machine.
Creighton

[jasmine64]

If you do decide to get rid of the light sign please let me know. I'd love to have it.

Send me an email or PM.

I have a lock and key that may fit your machine.

[BryanH]

I'd leave the machine as Dr. Pepper.  It's very recognizable as a Dr. P machine and coloring it for Coke would takeaway from it.  If you really want a coke or pepsi machine, sell the Queen Ann and buy a VMC56 or V56/63 for half the price.