VMC Bottle Machine Timeline (1946–1970)
• 1946 – VMC 27
First post-war upright Vendorlator machine, small-capacity, single-selection.
• 1948 – VMC 33 (Split Door)
Unique split-door model with 33-bottle capacity. Highly collectible today.
• 1948 – VMC 72
Slim upright with dual doors, one of the most popular and widely distributed models.
• 1949 – VMC 90
Larger-capacity upright machine, built for high-volume locations.
• 1950 – VMC 110
Mid-size model with 110-bottle capacity, often placed in busier venues.
• 1951 – VMC 144
Largest VMC upright, rare compared to smaller models.
• 1951 – VMC 27A
Updated version of the 27 with improved cooling.
• 1952 – VMC 33B
Second version of the 33, minor internal changes.
• 1953 – VMC 72B
Updated version of the 72 with refinements in refrigeration and coin mechanisms.
• 1954 – VMC 81
Considered the “flagship” model. Sleek design, high-capacity, and one of the most recognized Coke machines.
• 1955 – VMC 27C
Later evolution of the 27 series, improved mechanics.
• 1956 – VMC 44
Compact upright, introduced to compete with Vendo’s 44; extremely desirable today.
• 1956 – VMC 110A
Improved version of the 110, better refrigeration efficiency.
• 1958 – VMC 144A
Final large-capacity upright before focus shifted to can vending.
• 1959 – VMC 139
Transitional model between upright bottle machines and later can designs.
• 1960s – Decline of Bottle Models
By the early 1960s, VMC gradually phased out upright bottle-only machines as the market shifted toward cans. Production slowed until the mid-1960s.
• 1970 – End of Bottle Vending Era for VMC
Company shifted fully into can vending machines after 1970, ending the line of iconic upright bottle machines.