OLYMPIA EXPRESS 67 CREMINA Espresso Machine

Description

The very first Cremina. From 67 to the present, it is considered the best coffee maker in the world. The nameplate has not survived, there is a correspondence with the manufacturer about its identification. Real vintage. You won't find better.
100% collectible value. Switzerland.
Minor bugs. Working. For tuning, restoration. The sieve is not original. The water level tube is missing.
The Olympia Express was founded in Chiasso in 1928, is a small family company which carries out the design and manufacture of coffee machines for restaurants or community. In 1960 he began producing coffee machines for home use that will continue with increasing success to the present day.
The first model marketed in 1961 and named Cremina is derived from La Pavoni Europiccola, with simple changes for comply more stringent safety standards: switch turned off, sub-base metal. The machines come directly from the Pavoni's factory, as evidenced by the serial number engraved on the group.
The sale covers the period 1961-1966 and are estimated 2000 machines produced.
In 1967 was produced
the first espresso machine designed and built completely in house, with the same
name "Cremina". Characterized by the use of quality materials and careful workmanship in every detail, is the flagship production of Olympia and is defined as one of the more expensive espresso machines in the world.
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