Coca-Cola Bottle Machine Timelines (1929–mid 1970s)
Scroll each brand’s row horizontally to explore key bottle vending/cooler models.
Glascock Timeline (1929–late 1930s)
1929
Standard Ice Chest
First official Coca-Cola cooler by Glascock Brothers. Ice-cooled, honor-system sales.
1931
Countertop “Junior”
Smaller chest for counters and small stores; ice-cooled, lift-top lid.
1933
“Master” Chest
Larger capacity chest cooler with embossed Coca-Cola script.
1935
Double-Lid
Dual-lid, higher-throughput chest for busy groceries and drug stores.
1937
Electric Add-on
Electric refrigeration conversions start appearing on chest coolers in some markets.
Westinghouse Timeline (1930s–1970s)
1935
WD-10
Early “wet” chest cooler; visible vending concept with ice/water bath.
1937
WC-42
Pre-war chest cooler; coin-operated setups begin to appear.
1946
WD-20
Post-war wet cooler, popular at service stations and small groceries.
1950
WB-60
Larger post-war chest, 60-bottle capacity, bold Coca-Cola branding.
1953
WB-78
Classic embossed red chest; common in 1950s drug stores and diners.
1955
WD-12
Compact upright/chest designs; versatile for tight locations.
1957
WC-96
Large upright bottle vendor with reliable electric refrigeration.
1960
WB-102
Square-top era; improved cooling and serviceability for retailers.
1965
WC-142
High-capacity upright for supermarkets and stadiums.
Ideal Timeline (1930s–1970s)
1935
Ideal 55
Early horizontal chest with coin slot; foundation for the “slider” concept.
1937
Ideal 70
Larger 70-bottle slider; a pre-war favorite in diners and cafes.
1948
Ideal 85
Post-war streamlined slider; higher capacity and easier loading.
1950
Ideal 55 Slider
Classic top-rail slider. Deposit coin, slide a bottle along the rack to vend.
1952
Ideal 70 Slider
One of the most common Ideal sliders; bright Coca-Cola script panels.
1955
Ideal 85 Slider
Expanded capacity; often seen in bowling alleys and service stations.
1958
Ideal 300
Huge supermarket chest cooler variant; heavy-duty slider hardware.
Jacobs Timeline (1930s–1950s)
1937
Jacobs Model 26
First true upright Coke vending machine: insert a nickel, bottle dispenses automatically.
1939
Jacobs 35
35-bottle upright; refined mechanisms and styling before WWII.
1940
Jacobs 45
Higher capacity 45-bottle upright; theaters and department stores loved it.
1941
Victory Model
Wartime simplified components due to metal restrictions.
1946
Jacobs 75
Post-war large-capacity upright with round styling cues.
1948
Jacobs 90
Streamlined, 90-bottle capacity; popular with high-traffic venues.
1950
Jacobs 110
Massive upright; among the last major Jacobs before their decline.
Mills Timeline (1930s–1950s)
1935
Mills 45
Early upright electric cooler; rugged and serviceable for its time.
1937
Mills 65
Larger 65-bottle upright; improved refrigeration hardware.
1940
Mills 120
High-capacity upright for theaters and large stores.
1942
Victory Models
Simplified wartime builds; fewer materials and trim pieces.
1946
Mills 47
Post-war 47-bottle upright; rounded styling popular in small shops.
1948
Mills 65 (Redesign)
Streamlined cabinet, embossed script; collectible today.
1950
Mills 120-B
Improved high-capacity variant; near the end of Mills’ Coke run.
Vendo Timeline (1941–1970s)
1941
Vendo 23
Earliest upright Vendo; compact and dependable for small venues.
1948
Vendo 27
Post-war upright design, 27-bottle capacity.
1949
Vendo 39
Iconic early upright; 39-bottle capacity and classic look.
1952
Vendo 81
The most famous upright Coke machine; 81-bottle capacity; collector favorite.
1955
Vendo 110
Large-capacity workhorse for busy locations (110 bottles).
1956
Vendo 56
Balanced mid-size model; popular with small businesses.
1957
Vendo 44
Small, highly collectible upright; perfect for tight spaces.
1958
Vendo 81-D
Refined 81 with split-door styling; late round-top era standout.
1960
Vendo 126
Tall square-top; more selections and greater capacity.
1964
Vendo 165
High-capacity square-top; last big bottle-centered models before can dominance.
Cavalier Timeline (1930s–1970s)
1929
Ice Chest
Early honor-system chest coolers predating full vending.
1936
Cavalier 35
Among Cavalier’s first coin-op uprights; compact pre-war design.
1947
Cavalier 96
Post-war large-capacity upright; a 1940s/50s staple.
1952
Cavalier 72
Compact upright for small stores; very popular footprint.
1955
Cavalier 96-A
Updated styling and mechanics over the late-40s 96 model.
1956
Cavalier 64
Mid-size upright; efficient use of space and cooling.
1957
Cavalier 51
Compact, highly collectible upright; great for narrow locations.
1960
Cavalier 72-C
Square-top era; improved refrigeration and reliability.
1964
Cavalier 96-B
Refined high-capacity upright; late bottle era workhorse.
Victor Timeline (1930s–1970s)
1937
C-27
Early small chest cooler; classic round-top Victor styling begins here.
1940
C-31
Compact ice chest; common in rural general stores pre-war.
1946
C-45
Post-war return to production; larger 45-bottle chest.
1948
C-60
Streamlined “round-top” chest; highly collectible today.
1951
C-81
Larger chest for busier locations; 81-bottle capacity.
1955
C-102
Big chest cooler; favored by supermarkets and bowling alleys.
1958
C-200
Massive, sometimes double-lid; top end of Victor capacity.
Heinz Timeline (1930s–1950s)
1935
Junior Cooler
Small ice-chest cooler built for counters and tight spaces.
1937
Standard Cooler
Mid-size chest with embossed Coca-Cola script; competitor to Glascock/Ideal.
1940
Double Cooler
Large dual-lid chest for high-throughput locations; ice-cooled.
1946
Large Store Cooler
Post-war chest with increased capacity and heavier insulation.
Dixie-Narco Timeline (1960s–mid 1970s)
1966
DN 300
Early upright bottle vendor; kicks off the DN bottle line.
1969
DN 350 / DN 360
Higher-capacity models used in supermarkets and schools; bottle-first with can adaptability later.
1972
DN 400 Series
Reliability and serviceability improve; transitions many routes from older vendors.
1975
DN 500 Series
Large-capacity, modular service design; widely deployed in Coke territories (still bottle-forward in many markets).