$230.00 USD
Orange and black Hercules 1000 portable typewriter from the 1970s, with a QWERTZ keyboard and original black carrying case. My Cup of Retro serviced, tested and photographed this machine while it was part of the former shop.
Museum archive record. This typewriter has been sold.
Museum record
About This Typewriter
This Hercules 1000 has a bright orange body, black keyboard and original black plastic carrying case. Its strong color scheme reflects the change in portable typewriter design during the 1970s.
The machine has adjustable margins, several line-spacing settings, an end-of-line bell and a selector for red or black ink.
Archive Details
Brand: Hercules
Model: 1000
Period: 1970s
Color: Orange and black
Keyboard: QWERTZ
Case: Original black plastic case
Condition When Sold
The typewriter was recorded as being in excellent working condition, with its body in very good condition. My Cup of Retro serviced and tested the machine, then installed a new red-and-black ribbon.
From the My Cup of Retro Archive
My Cup of Retro previously restored and sold working vintage typewriters to customers around the world. This page preserves the photographs and recorded details of this Hercules 1000 from the former shop.
