Progress · Model archive
Original specifications and identification notes preserved from the Soda-Machines.com reference archive.
- Vending Capacity
- 168 Bottles
- Precool Capacity
- N/A
- Dimensions
- 34 5/8" high, 38" wide, 17 3/4" deep
- Weight
- 52 lbs.
- Production Dates
- Late 1940's – Mid 1950's
- Price New
- $23.50
- Comments
- The Progress Line of Coolers were generally used at Special Events like baseball games, carnivals, festivals and other gatherings of people. Removable lids hindged in the center were optional as was the Portable Bar. The Optional Bar consists of a Formica top with satin aluminum trim and a heavy vinyl plastic curtain to conceal the cooler. The Model 181 came with a Starr X Bottle Opener and Cap Catcher. The 183 Model is slightly larger version of the Progress 181 .
Archive record 191. Specifications and historical notes were recovered from Soda-Machines.com. Measurements, capacities, dates, and original prices are presented as recorded in the source material.