Vintage Smith Corona Calypso Typewriter | Teal Blue 1970s Portable QWERTY (With Case)

Add a striking splash of 1970s style to your desk with this beautiful, fully working vintage SCM Smith-Corona Calypso portable manual typewriter. Finished in a gorgeous, highly collectible teal blue with white keys and vibrant red accents, this machine is a masterful combination of retro eye-candy and functional design.

Whether you are typing out poetry, journaling, or writing the next great novel, the Calypso is celebrated for its lightweight portability and satisfying mechanical snap.

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

✨ KEY FEATURES:
• Brand: SCM Smith-Corona
• Model: Calypso
• Era: 1970s
• Color: Teal 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 perfectly, and the margin bell rings clear.
• Cosmetic: In beautiful vintage condition. The teal casing is bright and clean with minimal signs of age-related wear (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