Cavalier Coca-Cola vending machine model #CSS-64FS

[GSP1]

 I found one locally for $150. It's in fair condition. I think it's a model #CSS-64FS, judging from the pictures I found online. I don't know if it works, so to be on the safe side I'll assume it does not.

 Can anyone tell me if this is a desirable model, is the price good and what era is this machine from? It's a 20 cent machine.

It looks alot like this: http://www.antiquehelper.com/item/313541

[MoonDawg]

       Yes, that is the best model they produced.

[cola62]

For $150 it would be hard to go wrong.  Great machine for a restore.

[MoonDawg]

      Interesting that working machine with the nice light-up sign in the auction sold for $80.00 back in 2007.

      There would have been a lot more bidding on it in 2013.

[GSP1]

 Thanks for the replies.

 I plan to get it after I acquire the parts for my cooler.
 

[GSP1]

 I was curious the approx. cost to rebuild this machine if most parts will have to be rebuilt or replaced and what the value would be once restored. It will need to be repainted. Also, what era is this from? The 60's right?

[cola62]

It is from the 60's.  If all the parts are there you are looking at about $2500 to get it professionally restored. Could go higher depending on how you finish it.  If you are doing it for your own use, they are great machines and worth restoring in my opinion. If you are restoring it to resell you will probably not get back what you put into the restore.

[GSP1]

 I plan to do as much of it myself as possible. I might go look at it again after while. If I do I'll try to take some pictures of it.

[GSP1]

 Here it is. It only has 3 shelves, no keys and some rot on the bottom of the bottle door. I think it has some chrome missing from the front. I don't know how hard it's going to be to find the missing parts. Any advice, ideas? All input is welcome.

 Thanks

[MoonDawg]

       That is the deluxe model which included the light-up sign, stainless exterior trim and end caps on each end of the coin entry plate.
       The lock and shelves are no problem to find.   I think it's a good candidate for restoration.