Vintage Smith-Corona Calypso Typewriter | Royal Blue 1970s Portable QWERTY (Working)

Bring a vibrant splash of retro design to your workspace with this stunning, fully working vintage SCM Smith-Corona Calypso portable manual typewriter. Finished in a gorgeous, highly collectible royal blue with crisp white keys, this 1970s machine is as much a statement decor piece as it is a brilliant writing tool.

Perfect for authors, poets, journalists, or anyone who loves the tactile snap of a mechanical keyboard.

This machine has been tested and is in great working order.

✨ KEY FEATURES:
• Brand: SCM Smith-Corona
• Model: Calypso
• Era: 1970s
• Color: Royal Blue
• Keyboard Layout: QWERTY (Standard UK layout)
• Mechanism: Manual / Mechanical (No plugs or batteries required)

🛠️ CONDITION REPORT:
• Mechanical: Fully working condition. Keys strike cleanly and return properly. The carriage advances smoothly, the space bar works as it should, and the margins adjust easily.
• Cosmetic: In beautiful vintage condition. The blue casing is bright and vibrant with minimal signs of age (please review the photos for exact cosmetic condition).
• Ribbon Spools: Please note, this machine does not come with an ink ribbon, but the original empty ribbon spools/holders ARE fully included and attached inside. This makes it incredibly easy for you to buy a standard "Universal Typewriter Ribbon" online (usually around £4–£6) and easily wind it onto the original spools.

📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED:
1 x Vintage Smith-Corona Calypso Typewriter (With attached empty ribbon spools)
1 x Original Carry Case