Add an authentic slice of 1970s design to your workspace with this handsome, fully working Smith-Corona Corsair Deluxe portable manual typewriter. Finished in a classic dark beige / sand tan colourway with crisp white keys and vibrant red accents, this machine perfectly captures that warm, mid-century safari aesthetic.
As an ultra-portable model, the Corsair Deluxe is remarkably lightweight, slim, and low-profile—engineered to be packed up easily so you can take it wherever inspiration strikes. Perfect for authors, poets, journal lovers, or anyone wanting a distraction-free, plug-free mechanical typing experience.
This machine has been tested and is in great working order.
✨ KEY FEATURES: • Brand: SCM Smith-Corona • Model: Corsair Deluxe • Era: 1970s • Color: Dark Beige / Sand Tan • 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 margins adjust easily. • Cosmetic: In beautiful vintage condition. The dark beige body is clean and sharp 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" or Corsair small spools online (usually around £4–£6) and easily wind it onto the original spools.
📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED: 1 x Vintage Smith-Corona Corsair Deluxe Typewriter (With attached empty ribbon spools) 1 x Original Matching Snap-on Carry Case Lid