The American Soda Machine Archive Manuals, history & restoration

Machine photo archive

Vendo Models

Original reference photography from the Cola Machines archive. Select any image to inspect the machine, mechanisms, identification plates, and restoration details.

Model Years Capacity (oz) Notable Features
Vendo 23 1949 – 1960 6.5 Compact design; manual operation; ideal for small spaces.
Vendo 39 1949 – 1957 6.5 Rotating drum mechanism; high capacity for its time.
Vendo 44 1957 – 1961 6.5 Slim profile; vends 44 bottles; pre-cools 9; manual operation; iconic red and white design.
Vendo 56 1957 – 1959 6.5 Round-top design; produced post-merger with Vendorlator.
Vendo 63 1959 – 1966 6.5 Square-top design; slanted shelf; compact size for small stores.
Vendo 83 1960s 6.5 Larger capacity; suitable for high-traffic areas.
Vendo 90 1960s 6.5 Reliable and popular; preferred over the V-126 for its smaller size.
Vendo 110 1952 – 1959 6.5 Large capacity; manual operation; heavy-duty construction.
Vendo E110 Late 1940s  – Mid 1950s 6.5 Self-serve cooler; no coin mechanism; holds 100 bottles; additional 34 chilling below.
Vendo 126 1960s 6.5 High capacity; designed for high-volume vending.