As a true Coke collector, the ultimate dream is to own your own antique vending machine. In March of 1998 I was fortunate enough to realize that dream with the purchase of a Cavalier C-72. This machine has Coca~Cola embossed on the front of it and "Have a Coke" painted on both sides of the machine. The changer / dispensing system and refrigeration unit are fully functional.  My C-72 is one of only 2% of the Model 72 that were originally produced with the two-tone red & white color scheme on the front door. (Although many of today's refinished "White Door" Model 72s are actually repainted with the red & white design.)
		As you can see from this photo of the interior, this machine has been restored to an amazing condition. The C-72 has 9 racks which can hold 8 bottles of Coke. (Thus maintaining a capacity of 72 bottles, and earning the C-72 model number.) I currently stock my machine with 1 rack each of:  Coca~Cola  Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, ICB Root Beer, Barcardi Silver, Bud and Bud Lite. (All available for 10 cents, if you ever happen to stop by).

The actual serial number plate from my machine.
 

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SPECIAL THANKS: I purchased my machine from:

Vintage Soda Collectibles & Machines
1960 E. Thompson Blvd.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 643-8867

They did an amazing restoration of this machine, as you can see from the interior photo and are incredibly knowledgeable on the entire line of Coke vending machines! In addition, their prices are the best I've found in over 2 years of serious looking for a machine. I give them my strongest recommendation to any collector who wants to purchase a lovingly restored machine from a knowledgeable company! (They can also restore your old machine.)

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