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Vendo Machine Timeline (1941–1970)
1941
Vendo 23
Earliest upright vending machine. Compact design.
1948
Vendo 27
Post-war upright design, 27 bottles.
1949
Vendo 39
One of the most iconic early models. Holds 39 bottles.
1952
Vendo 81
Most famous Coca-Cola machine. Holds 81 bottles.
1955
Vendo 110
Large capacity machine, 110 bottles. Common in busy locations.
1956
Vendo 56
Mid-sized model with balanced capacity for small businesses.
1957
Vendo 44
Small, highly collectible model. Holds 44 bottles.
1958
Vendo 81-D
Refined version of the 81 with split door styling.
1960
Vendo 126
Tall machine, introduced more bottle variety.
1964
Vendo 165
High-capacity model, large locations. Pre-can era.