RARE Vintage 1950s Coca Cola Westinghouse Coolerette R-1 Cooler Refrigerator
RARE Vintage 1950s Coca Cola Westinghouse Coolerette R-1 Cooler Refrigerator
SOLD $1,000.00 Sold: Feb 10, 2024 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
eBay Uship is now possible for me to arrange. I'm only available for pickup on the weekends preferably Sunday. Rare 1 of only 1000 made. 1950s. Westinghouse Model R-1. They made two versions one white and one red version. The coolerette works and gets very cold. It kicks off and on just like a normal refrigerator. It has a screw type temperature adjustment in the maintenance compartment. At some point someone did some soldering and burned the bottom part seen in the photos. There was never a fire or any issues with it other than that. I'm guessing the compressor was changed at some point. I'm not the original owner and don't have any history on it because the previous owner has passed on. 33.5" height 14.5" width 15.5" depth It has a lock but NO KEY. The button lock works for opening and closing. It is without the key and doesn't lock. If you wanted to replace the key and have a paint job done it would be 100% restored. The compressor does vibrate but I believe that's normal. Maybe the bolts need tightened to lessen the vibration. I'll leave that up to the buyer. Please see all photos and zoom in. The pictures will show exact condition. There are some dirty spots on the paint but you will have to look closely. I haven't done anything to clean or restore it so it might come off easily. The coolerette is white porcelain coated metal I believe. Feels a lot like the older porcelain advertising signs. It features a Coca-Cola circle Decal in the center which is original to the manufacturer. Very nice desirable piece that is rarely seen on the market. Fully restored condition I've only seen a couple and they both brought $2500 to 3k. The coolerette is very heavy and I don't think I'm comfortable shipping it. Too expensive to risk dents or damage. Offers are open with a minimum price. The longer its available for sale I will consider lowering the price. Pick up is in Jeffersonville Indiana. 5 minutes from downtown Louisville Kentucky **Important to note* I travel for work Monday through Thursday. I drive from Louisville Kentucky to Dearborn Michigan twice a week. If you are anywhere between Louisville Kentucky and Cincinnati Ohio I can meet you right off i71. If you are between Cincinnati Ohio and Dearborn Michigan I can meet you off i75. Probably a truck stop. It would have to be at my convenience which the times would vary depending on location. I wont charge you anything to meet as long as you are willing to meet at an agreed upon time and location. Please don't buy it if you aren't flexible on this. I will give multiple options for times to meet as I'm passing through. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Coca Cola collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
eBay Uship is now possible for me to arrange. I'm only available for pickup on the weekends preferably Sunday. Rare 1 of only 1000 made. 1950s. Westinghouse Model R-1. They made two versions one white and one red version. The coolerette works and gets very cold. It kicks off and on just like a normal refrigerator. It has a screw type temperature adjustment in the maintenance compartment. At some point someone did some soldering and burned the bottom part seen in the photos. There was never a fire or any issues with it other than that. I'm guessing the compressor was changed at some point. I'm not the original owner and don't have any history on it because the previous owner has passed on. 33.5" height 14.5" width 15.5" depth It has a lock but NO KEY. The button lock works for opening and closing. It is without the key and doesn't lock. If you wanted to replace the key and have a paint job done it would be 100% restored. The compressor does vibrate but I believe that's normal. Maybe the bolts need tightened to lessen the vibration. I'll leave that up to the buyer. Please see all photos and zoom in. The pictures will show exact condition. There are some dirty spots on the paint but you will have to look closely. I haven't done anything to clean or restore it so it might come off easily. The coolerette is white porcelain coated metal I believe. Feels a lot like the older porcelain advertising signs. It features a Coca-Cola circle Decal in the center which is original to the manufacturer. Very nice desirable piece that is rarely seen on the market. Fully restored condition I've only seen a couple and they both brought $2500 to 3k. The coolerette is very heavy and I don't think I'm comfortable shipping it. Too expensive to risk dents or damage. Offers are open with a minimum price. The longer its available for sale I will consider lowering the price. Pick up is in Jeffersonville Indiana. 5 minutes from downtown Louisville Kentucky **Important to note* I travel for work Monday through Thursday. I drive from Louisville Kentucky to Dearborn Michigan twice a week. If you are anywhere between Louisville Kentucky and Cincinnati Ohio I can meet you right off i71. If you are between Cincinnati Ohio and Dearborn Michigan I can meet you off i75. Probably a truck stop. It would have to be at my convenience which the times would vary depending on location. I wont charge you anything to meet as long as you are willing to meet at an agreed upon time and location. Please don't buy it if you aren't flexible on this. I will give multiple options for times to meet as I'm passing through. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Coca Cola collectors and appraisers.