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Victor 642-L

Victor · Model archive

Original specifications and identification notes preserved from the Soda-Machines.com reference archive.

Vending Capacity
642 – 6oz. Cups; 480 – 8oz. Cups or 426 – 9oz. Cups
Precool Capacity
N/A
Dimensions
72" high, 28" wide, 25 3/4" deep
Weight
410 lbs.
Production Dates
Early 1960's
Price New
642-L – $671.00; 643-L – $761.00; 642-M – $644.70; 643-M – $734.70
Comments
The 642-L is a fully automatic Pre-Mix Vendor that was available as one, two or three flavors. This is considered by Victor to be part of their "Slimline" Design Series. It's interesting to note that the flavor selection is made by inserting the coin(s) into the coin slot that corresponds to the flavor of choice. The 642-L holds six 5-gal. or two 10 gal. product containers. Literature mentions a similar model, 642-M but without a photo. Our guess is the "L" designated an illuminated sign whereas the "M" indicated the model had a standard marquee. The price reflects this guess as well. The 642-L is a two selection while the 643-L is a three selection model. Literature states a single selection model is available but didn't list the model number; we'll assume it would be a 641-L as well as 641-M. The smaller version is the Victor 422-L and the next size larger in this series is the Victor 962-L .

Archive record 635. Specifications and historical notes were recovered from Soda-Machines.com. Measurements, capacities, dates, and original prices are presented as recorded in the source material.