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Started in 1997, Vintage Vending, Inc. quickly built a reputation as the finest restorer of 1950’s memorabilia in the country. We bought, sold and restored all kinds of 1950’s icons, including soda and candy machines, pedal cars, soda coolers, gas pumps and more.

Due to a variety of circumstances, we made the difficult decision to leave the restoration business in 2005. We moved to our current location and changed our retail name to Retroplanet.com. We are, however, very proud of our roots and the restoration work we once did. This blog is an effort to share pictures of our work in addition to the thousands of pages of rare literature we have in the Vintage Vending archives. Our hope is that this blog will promote and encourage the discussion and preservation of America’s past. We’d also like to be there to offer helpful tips and advice.

Today Vintage Vending, Inc. is known as Retroplanet.com. There we offer thousands of easy-to-find, cool retro products. Just a few of the many products we carry are reproduction vintage metal signs, diner furniture, Kit Kat Clocks and other retro kitsch. At Retroplanet.com we offer customer service that is second to none. Click on this link to go to our Retroplanet.com website to shop or to enjoy our other features, like the nostalgic blog, a PDF library, a Retro Wish List, our Retro Museum and so much more.

Thanks for checking out the Vintage Vending Blog. We hope you enjoy it and will become a frequent contributor.

69 Comments

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  • 1 lap lee // Aug 3, 2008 at 7:02 am

    I like more information and vending machines for juices(small sizes). Please call me at 917-657-1061 or email. Lap Lee

  • 2 larry harvey // Oct 18, 2008 at 9:41 am

    checking out your site i see no pricing

    I am interested in the seeburg juke box I see on your site and the vendo 81 and cavalier 74
    I tried to call on saturday kept
    cetting busy signal

    310-941-7540

  • 3 Gus Lewis // Oct 25, 2008 at 6:49 pm

    Need info on how to get parts for 50’s vintage coke machine – refrigerated cooler.
    Need rubber seal for folding lid that sits on top of the cooler.
    Can’t find model number, but it looks like a Cavalier model??
    Any suggestions?

  • 4 Scott Rippetoe // Nov 11, 2008 at 7:23 pm

    Needs looking for parts 1960 Dole fountain Dispenser Coca Cola lid?

  • 5 David Ilac // Jan 13, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    I have a Bastian Blessings Model 2288 ice cream freezer. Stainless steel lids. Trying to find more info on these types of freezers. From the fifties or sixties and also the old sunday topping coolers. Any help is appreciated

  • 6 Charlene // Jan 15, 2009 at 9:14 am

    I have a Vendo V-23 in original used condition that I would love to sell. 203-577-7975

  • 7 Maria // Feb 6, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    David:
    You may want to check out http://www.americansodafountain.com for info on your Bastian Blessing. They refurbish them.

  • 8 Johnathan Meinert // Feb 11, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    I just have a quick question and I was hoping you might be abel to help. My parents have a vintage Bally model #37 Ride the Pony Twins penny ride and was wondering how much it might or could be worth. Any help would be great. It is in great condition.
    Thanks,
    John

  • 9 beth // Mar 9, 2009 at 1:40 pm

    hi,
    I live in austin TX and am looking for an old gas pump to change into a solar charging station.
    where can I find one?
    thanks
    beth

  • 10 sarita smith // Mar 10, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    I need a metal insert for the bottles in my vmc 88 vending machine, also the inside of the coin machine. Can you help? Thank-you.

  • 11 Jim Roberts // Mar 13, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    Looking for the teardrop shaped glass shaker that was used to dispense phosphoric acid a drop at a time for the phosphate drinks at soda shoppes.

  • 12 ernesto wartenberger // Mar 25, 2009 at 8:16 am

    from jerusalem israel …i would like to get info regarding fruits vending machines moderns,i,m in the internet trying to find info but nothing come out until now …thank you

  • 13 vintagevending // Mar 25, 2009 at 11:09 am

    Ernesto – We don’t sell vending machines anymore, but you could try eBay or Craig’s List. Does anyone else have ideas?

  • 14 Porscha Dillard // Apr 28, 2009 at 5:34 pm

    I’m interested in selling an unrestored pepsi-cola .10 soda machine. Please contact me via email if interested…..Thanks!!!

  • 15 To // Jun 24, 2009 at 9:59 am

    Have Coke Vendo machine 60 vintage takes small and large bottles need some restoration would like to sell. email me at mandolyn@msn.com

  • 16 ron griffith // Jun 29, 2009 at 1:40 pm

    just want to sell a Cavalier css-120g. looking for info on list price

  • 17 Barnaby Edwards // Jul 14, 2009 at 2:41 pm

    I have a Hobart/Kitchen Aid A-9 coffee grinder. Can you advise me as to restorers in the Seattle, WA area? It needs new or restored grinders at least.

    Thanks and keep up good work
    BE

  • 18 Dave // Jul 17, 2009 at 6:55 pm

    Do you have any vintage picnic coolers for sale? Or do you only restore these coolers? I am looking for the old Progress Mfg. type picnic cooler. Mainly either Royal Crown Cola or Dr Pepper. Thanx,Dave

  • 19 vintagevending // Jul 20, 2009 at 9:18 am

    Dave,

    Sorry, but we do not have any picnic coolers for sale, and we are no longer in the restoration business. Keep trying eBay or Craig’s List, and hopefully the item you want will pop up there.

  • 20 Gene Hinson // Jul 22, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    I have an item that looks like a minature pitchfork, it is about 8 inches long with a wooden handle and 4 tines. It has the words
    Icy o on the side of the metal fork. Does anyone know what this thing is. I found it in a box lot I purchased at a local auction. Does it have any value. Thanks

  • 21 Greg Bechtel // Jul 27, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    Hi, I have an unrestored Chavalier 72 coke machine i would love to sell. Does anyone know of any buyers in the Southern California that may be interested? 951/764-3410…

  • 22 Mary // Aug 2, 2009 at 3:12 pm

    I have a Hobart coffee grinder that I need help restoring. Do you have any one that you could recommend in the Missouri/Kansas area?

  • 23 vintagevending // Aug 3, 2009 at 10:15 am

    Mary,

    Sorry but we don’t know anyone. If anybody can help, please comment.

  • 24 Brian // Aug 15, 2009 at 11:38 pm

    I would be interested in buying some copies of old soda cup advertising or manuals off of you. Would you sell copies?

    Brian

  • 25 vintagevending // Aug 17, 2009 at 11:47 am

    Brian,

    We do not have any advertising or manuals for sale. Keep an eye out on ebay or try fun-tronicsllc.com for manuals.

  • 26 Jim // Aug 22, 2009 at 11:10 am

    we have a chest type fridge/cooler, electric, red with white lettering says Anderson pop. Any info on this or can you direct me to a site that might be helpful. We are reluctant to sell at garage sale until we get some kind of value.
    Thanks

  • 27 vintagevending // Aug 24, 2009 at 11:24 am

    Jim,
    We may be able to help point you in the right direction, but more information is needed such as brand name, manufacturer, or serial number. Also, you can try eBay or Craig’s List, sometimes items like yours pop up.

  • 28 Jim // Aug 31, 2009 at 9:33 am

    Hi, I’m back with the info requested. The chest type refregerator/vending machine is red with white lettering that says: “Anderson’s Soft Drinks,Famous for Quality”.
    Manufactered by, Ideal Dispenser Co., Columbus Ohio.Model #55-2 other unlabled # 12191, serial #3330. My limited knowledge on it is that Anderson’s Drinks was local to the Buffalo NY area where I reside. Thanks for any help.
    Jim

  • 29 vintagevending // Aug 31, 2009 at 10:09 am

    Hi Jim,

    fun-tronicsllc.com sells parts for the Ideal 55. I’m sure they could help you out with the value of yours. Phone # (217) 857-1759.

  • 30 Jim // Aug 31, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    Thank you for your time and referral.
    Jim

  • 31 dave pappenheimer // Sep 3, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    I have a revco mono-mat ice cream vending machine, appreciate any help on value or info.was made in Deerfield MI

  • 32 Krupa Broome // Sep 4, 2009 at 4:28 pm

    I have alot of 50’s memorabilia- such as a 50’s cigarette vending machine and a lot of other stuff. Interested in selling it all. Email me with inquiries.
    krupab@comcast.net

  • 33 Jamie // Sep 14, 2009 at 4:50 pm

    Hello, I have a couple of Mark V bumper cars from when I was a kid. Do you know where I can find info on anything like this – such as their worth, etc.?
    Thanks.

  • 34 vintagevending // Sep 15, 2009 at 11:20 am

    Jamie,

    We don’t have any information on these bumper cars. Try eBay or Craig’s List, sometimes items like this pop up. If anyone has info on these, please leave a comment.

  • 35 John // Sep 20, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    I have one of these in my basement.

    http://www.vintagevending.com/victor-c-31-coca-cola-3-door-cooler

    Still works, keeps cool and is in good shape. However, I either need to refurb. it or get rid of it. Any ballpark idea on the cost of a good refurb? Also, any thoughts on what one of these should be sold at? I cannot find examples of ones sold on ebay, Craigslist etc. Thanks.

  • 36 vintagevending // Sep 21, 2009 at 9:09 am

    John,

    Try fun-tronicsllc.com or call them at (217) 857-1759. They sell parts for your machine, and might be able to give a value. Keep in mind this depends upon the condition.

  • 37 Sandra // Oct 2, 2009 at 10:28 pm

    I have a Coke Vendo 81 that needs restored. I’m looking for a suggestion for someone who does this work in the Seattle area. Any ideas? Thanks!

  • 38 Evan Moore // Oct 9, 2009 at 10:49 am

    I’m looking for values on amuesment park cars. I’m giong to keep my bumper cars, but have a dark car, a boat and possibly a few other things I would like to part with right now. Does anyone know of a website or organization that I can serch for current values.

    Evan – f/Iowa!

  • 39 Meg // Oct 12, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    I have a Univendor candy machine and was curious if any one had any information about someone in Illinois who might be interested in purchasing it?

  • 40 George Metcalfe // Oct 20, 2009 at 4:55 pm

    I’m looking for a Detroit Police Call Box,Please email to,georgemetcalfe1@yahoo.com
    Thank You

  • 41 Jack // Nov 6, 2009 at 5:44 pm

    I have a Mars Vendo machine that I need to change pricing on, how do I do that?

  • 42 vintagevending // Nov 9, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    Jack,

    Regretfully we can’t help you out on that one. Does anyone else know? Please comment if you do.

  • 43 Bill Trulove // Dec 9, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    Hi
    I have a Ideal Dispenser Co. – RC soda machine the slider type. I do not know how to get the rust off of the inside and rails. Do you have a suggestion?
    Thanks!

  • 44 JESSICA // Dec 21, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    Hello,

    My boss is looking to restore/repair an old cigarette machine we have in our showroom in Santa Monica, CA. Do you have any suggestions of who we could contact to have this done for us? Thanks!

    Jessica
    King Baby Studio

  • 45 vintagevending // Dec 22, 2009 at 12:43 pm

    Jessica,

    We don’t have that info but hopefully someone else can help? Please comment.

  • 46 shawn garrison // Jan 13, 2010 at 8:24 pm

    I HAVE A 7 UP DISPENSER AND WOULD LIKE TO CHECK THE SERIAL NUMBER AND I AM NOT SURE WHERE I WOULD DO SO AT. COULD YOU PLEASE HELP ME. SER# 504036465 VFA56F=B THANK YOU SHAWN

  • 47 vintagevending // Jan 15, 2010 at 11:38 am

    Shawn,

    Sorry, but we don’t have any advice for you. Can anyone else help out?

  • 48 AL Fordham // Feb 10, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    We sell american coolers in the UK, check out our online shop

  • 49 Peter // Mar 2, 2010 at 2:08 pm

    I have a large 50s Pepsi-Cola store cooler for sale….if anyone is interested, drop me an email. Here is a link to one of my pictures (I have more)….
    http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr343/psobosik/Picture7671.jpg
    My email is psobosik@aol.com

  • 50 Mark Sundstrom // Mar 11, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    I recently had a house fire. I am looking for someone near 91360 So CAl that restores Vendo 39 Coca Cola Machines and Picnic Coolers. I also Have a Murray pedal car that needs some help. email me at mark.sundstrom@verizon.net

  • 51 Martin // Mar 17, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    AJO, a Swedish manufacturer of Coke vending machines / soda fridge, which started in 1957 Wondering what American models that served as a model for their machines?. Happy that I finally found an example.

    http://www.ajokyl.se/Historia.asp

    Martin
    North Sweden

  • 52 Fred Rosenquist // May 7, 2010 at 7:58 pm

    I see that your Stoner Fresh Gum 1cent machine may have the same size gum as my machine.
    I have a 1945 1 cent Select O Vend machine that takes a stick of gum that is 1 3/8″w x 13/16″d x 5/32″thick.
    It looks like the same as your stoner gum machine.
    Do you know where I might find this size gum to purchase for my machine?

    Thank You in advance

    Regards
    Fred

  • 53 vintagevending // May 10, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    Fred,

    We no longer have this machine, so we don’t know where to get the gum you need. Perhaps you can try contacting a gum/candy manufacturer and see if they can help you out?

  • 54 Missy // May 18, 2010 at 10:10 am

    Hello, I am trying to find some information/value on a coin operated cigarette vending machine. The only information I can find on the machine is National Vendors, Inc., St. Louis, Serial #852136. It is in complete working order has 11 rows across the top, 11 on the bottom and cigarettes were being sold for $.25. I would appreciate any information . . . thanks so much!!!

  • 55 vintagevending // May 18, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    Missy,

    I believe you have a National 222 cigarette machine. Here is a link to a later model for sale: http://www.vendingmachinesworldwide.com/national-222-cigarette-vending-machine-refurbished.aspx I’m not sure what year your machine is from, since National Vendors has been around so long. (http://www.nationalvendors.com/AboutUs/history.cfm) We might be able to help you out more if you send a picture to questions@vintagevending.com

  • 56 Aaron Rester // May 26, 2010 at 2:45 pm

    Hi, I’m interested in using this image ( http://www.vintagevending.com/gertner-soda-vending-machine) for a small piece on the U. of Chicago Law School website (http://www.law.uchicago.edu/). Would that be possible?

    thanks,
    Aaron

  • 57 vintagevending // May 26, 2010 at 2:54 pm

    Aaron,

    That’s fine.

  • 58 John // May 31, 2010 at 11:15 am

    I have a 1940s Vendo cigarette vending machine I want to sell. asking $1000.00
    If interested send Email to jvoorhees@catskill.net

  • 59 kimberly // Jun 17, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    Hello, I am VERY interested in parts for my Bastian Blessing ice cream freezer. Mine has the porcelain containers lining the top. Only I really need 4 of them since my 4 are missing , and I’m opening an ice cream parlor soon. Any help would be GREAT!! thanks kimberly in MO.

  • 60 vintagevending // Jun 18, 2010 at 11:56 am

    Kimberly,

    Try this link: http://www.americansodafountain.com/

  • 61 matt // Jun 28, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    recently i acquired 2 old childrens quarter rides, they are not in the best of shape, but at the same time look like a fun project for myself. I was curious if either of the following rides would be worth looking into restoring or not. one is a baby tusko, the only real info i could find on this were some ads in google books that have been scanned, here is an example. http://books.google.com/books?id=RQoEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA96&dq=baby+tusco&hl=en&ei=i_0oTMeDGsH9nQf4hZ2pAQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=baby%20tusco&f=false the other is called red rocket, it is what it sounds like a red fiberglass rocket that moves like the tusco. I can not find anyone in my area that can give me any information on these and any help in getting me started on whether i should make them a couple projects so some vending history isn’t lost, or if they were just such junk that the history was never there to begin with.

    thanks for any help

  • 62 vintagevending // Jun 29, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    Matt,

    I don’t think they are junk, I just think people did not keep them around after they served their purpose, got too old, etc. So I think that they are rare. I have found a link for you to check out: http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/tusko-elephant-rare-leather-saddle-kiddie-ride
    Good luck with your project, it would be nice to see some pictures when you’re done.

  • 63 Tony Marchant // Jun 30, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    Have a 1978 coke machine. Looking for someone who repairs these machines in the Houston, TX area.

    (281) 224-9284

  • 64 Randy Garner // Jul 11, 2010 at 7:27 am

    I have an Adco Orange Crush 1930-19340’s counter top dispenser like the restored one you have on your website for sale that is near mint. Never used. Original hoses and equipment all unused an unconnected inside. Decals all original including the full glass of crush decal on the backside where you have put a Triangle Metal Crush sign. email me for details if interested. I’m in Vermont and can deliver it to you.
    garnerrc@aol.com

  • 65 scott // Jul 29, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    I’m in the process of restoring a 1948 pepsi double dot ideal slider machine. I ran into a small problem. The inner tub is galvanized and the corners have been leaded. The galvanizer here in town does not want to regalvanize because of the lead in the seams. I guess the only option is to paint the inner tub. Does anyone have any other suggestions on how to restore the inner tube and sheet metal. thanks Scott

  • 66 Chantal // Aug 2, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    I have a question regarding the “Coca~Cola Marketeer Soda Cooler” http://www.vintagevending.com/coca-cola-marketeer-soda-cooler#more-2059

    Can anyone please possibly tell me the measurements for this ad as well as the year that it came out during the 1960s. I would love to use this ad for an upcoming presentation but I need the information to do so. Thanks!

    ~Chantal

  • 67 steve o // Aug 6, 2010 at 6:15 pm

    tombstone 3 head coke dispenser old need info. ser #40188 can u help ….

  • 68 Jim // Aug 7, 2010 at 6:58 am

    I have a vendo 64 machine would love to have it refurburshed. Anyone in 200 miles of Boston Ma, that does this work let me know.

  • 69 cody // Aug 9, 2010 at 6:59 pm

    if you know how to change the coin denomination on an old national cigarette machine please email me and let me know iwantsnesgames@yahoo.com

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