Suitcase typewriter Alpina, Germany 1959

Suitcase typewriter type 194916 produced in 1959 in germany by alpina büromaschinen-vertrieb bovensiepen kg., kaufbeuren. The machine is functional in very good visual condition, damage to the suitcase is visible in the pictures. Machines manufactured by alpina were characterized by unusual design and great attention to detail. The items were hand-made in short series. The machine can be an interesting addition as a flagship technical monument of the mid-twentieth century. The alpina company was founded by burkard bovensiepen. Alpina had a family character from the beginning, and its factory was located in bavaria. The first typewriter was launched in 1952. In the 1970s, a family business suffered financial difficulties when mechanical typewriters could not compete with new typewriters from asia. When the company ceased operations in 1965, nearly 300, 000 typewriters were produced. The new company burkard bovensiepen gmbh took over the name "alpina" and began tuning bmw cars in a former typewriter factory. The company worked closely with bmw. Cars are often called alpina bmw. The company is still active in the automotive industry. Dimensions in a suitcase. Height 17 cm width 40 cm depth of 44 cm. Dimensions without case: Height 16 cm width 38 cm depth of 38 cm. Dimensions in inches: In a suitcase. Height 6.69 in|width 15.75 in|depth 17.32 in. Dimensions without case: Height 6.3 in|width 14.96 in|depth 14.96 in.

Ref. : GBUC5948