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Ideal 500A

Ideal · Model archive

Machine specifications and identification notes.

Vending Capacity
144 Bottles
Precool Capacity
144 Bottles
Dimensions
36" high, 40" wide, 30 5/8" deep
Weight
340 lbs.
Production Dates
Late 1950's
Price New
N/A
Comments
Cataloged specifications for the Ideal 500A list 144 Bottles vending capacity and 144 Bottles precooling capacity. The surviving specification record gives dimensions of 36" high, 40" wide, 30 5/8" deep and a recorded weight of 340 lbs.. It also lists production dates of Late 1950's.