This brochure features another soda cooler designed especially for locations with limited floor space. It is the Westinghouse R-1 Coolerette, made for “home, office and store”. Introduced in 1957, the R-1 is essentially a small refrigerator. It has a 12-bottle capacity and came with a tray for making ice. These were made for the Coca-Cola Company and were usually all white.
Dimensions:
33¼” high x 14¼” wide x 17½” deep
Manufactured by:
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Pittsburgh, PA
These were the first of the mini-fridges and are pretty rare today. Do you happen to have one? Blog-in and let us know.
8 responses so far ↓
1 george // Aug 10, 2009 at 11:22 am
i have just purchased a “westinghouse r-1″ can someone please help?
what is it worth
can you buy parts
i have it running works great
2 Kellie // Jul 29, 2010 at 7:00 pm
I have a westinghouse r-1!! Same questions. What is it worth and can you buy parts. The door latch is broken on mine. Somebody please help!!
3 jeff // Dec 7, 2010 at 7:30 pm
i am finishing up restoring my r1 coolerette. i did not have to buy any parts except for the door lock .it is out of a 55 chevy pickup.
4 Stan Nabers // Jan 27, 2011 at 7:08 am
I have one and it has drink coca-cola below the door . Has anyone came up with the value yet?
5 Karl // Feb 2, 2011 at 7:43 pm
I also have a vintage white Westinghouse R-1, with “Enjoy a Coke” on the door. It still works great (good condition/not restored) — could use a service. It’s one of my prized possessions. I’ve never had it appraised for its value. This is great to finally find others with the same model. One question I have: If the “push lock door button (with key)” is original?
6 Karl // Feb 3, 2011 at 3:56 am
I also have a Westinghouse R-1 Coolerette.
7 George // Feb 20, 2011 at 10:02 pm
My coolerette has a push button lock with
key
8 Matt // Sep 1, 2011 at 7:57 am
I have one that was painted blue (originally white). Need it? Let me know.
Cheap!
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