Make: Blue Bird (Torpedo)
Model: 20
Made in: Western Germany
Year: 1957
Serial No: 957816
Layout: QWERTY
Typeface: Pica
 
Features include:
Margin stops
Variable line spacing (4 positions)
Black/red/stencil ribbon selector
 
This Blue Bird 20 is a beautifully compact machine that is highly sought after by collectors, Blue Bird is the export name of the highly regarded and uncommon German Torpedo Typewriters.
 
It has a metal frame and is in overall good condition for its age, with very minimal signs of wear for its year, it has a compact footprint.
 
This typewriter was designed for travelling use, rather than extensive typing as a desk machine, hence how compact it is, so please do bear this in mind.
 
Fresh black/red ribbon installed.
 
For info: one of the rubber feet has flattened slightly on this machine, so would benefit from having a pad placed underneath when typing and zip is missing from case.