Field record no. 269 · 1958–1959
Cavalier
CS-72
A compact slant-shelf bottle vendor that automatically released a single bottle after the correct change was deposited.
Identification notes
Built to vend without a crank
The CS-72 uses slanted bottle shelves and an automatic release system. Once the proper change was deposited, the mechanism unlocked one bottle for removal.
Early examples used the familiar white-top treatment. Later machines commonly paired a red cabinet and white top with an all-white front door. Restorations are sometimes styled to resemble the Vendo 81, so cabinet details and the serial plate matter when identifying an original machine.
Workshop inspection
Inside the CS-72
Service literature · Digital archiveService literature
Put the factory book on your bench
The Cavalier 72 manual bundle centers on an exact digital scan of the original factory service manual, supported by additional coin-mechanism, refrigeration, electrical, refinishing, and identification references.
Factory reference
Quick answers
CS-72 FAQ
A few essentials for owners and restorers.
What bottles does it vend?
The archive specification lists 72 bottles from 6.5 to 12 ounces, plus a 17-bottle precool capacity.
What was the original paint scheme?
Early machines used a white top. Later examples paired a red cabinet and white top with an all-white front door.
How is it different from a CS-96?
The CS-96 is taller and holds more bottles, while many parts between the two models are interchangeable.