Few typewriters capture the optimistic design language of the 1960s quite like the Remington Sperry Rand Ten Forty.

Finished in a stunning sky blue colorway, this beautifully preserved machine combines clean mid-century styling with the reliability that made Remington one of the most respected names in typewriter history.

This particular example is in excellent mint condition, featuring its original English QWERTY keyboard, smooth typing action, and the original guarantee card, a detail rarely found with surviving examples today.

Professionally serviced and fully tested, this Ten Forty is ready to write the moment it arrives.

Condition

✅ Excellent mint condition

✅ Fully working and professionally serviced

✅ English QWERTY keyboard

✅ Original guarantee card included

✅ Smooth carriage movement

✅ Clean typeface impression

✅ Ribbon installed and ready to use

✅ Exceptional cosmetic presentation

Specifications

Why You'll Love It

✦ Beautiful mid-century American design

✦ Striking sky blue finish

✦ Rare example with original guarantee card

✦ English QWERTY keyboard

✦ Fully serviced and ready to write

✦ Perfect for writers, collectors, and interior décor

✦ Excellent investment-grade condition

✦ One of the best-preserved Ten Forty models you'll find

The Ten Forty was designed during an era when typewriters became more stylish, portable, and accessible without sacrificing performance. Today, examples in this condition are becoming increasingly difficult to find.

The Writer’s Choice

This is more than a gift; it is a sturdy legacy tool for a lifetime of stories. Whether you are a novelist seeking a distraction-free partner or a collector of 1970s corporate industrial design, the Remington Ten Forty is a unique investment.

• Effortless Typing: Engineered for a light touch that mimics the speed of modern keyboards while retaining the tactile soul of a manual machine.

• Standard Layout: The English QWERTY configuration makes it immediately familiar to writers worldwide, requiring no learning curve.

• Sperry Rand Heritage: A piece of history from the era when typewriter giants transitioned into the computer age, blending old-world mechanics with new-world style.

📏 Dimensions & Build:

• Height: ~10 cm (3.94”) — Modern, low-profile silhouette.

• Weight: ~4.8 kg (10.6 lbs) — A solid, stable desktop feel in a portable size.

• Footprint: 31 cm x 33 cm (12.2” x 13”)

🚀 Premium Express Delivery

We ship FAST & SECURE via FedEx. Your Remington is double-boxed and professionally cushioned with custom internal bracing to ensure this "Idool" treasure arrives safely in 3-7 days.

• ✔️ FREE: European Union, UK, USA & Canada (3-7 Days Delivery)

• ✔️ Fixed Price Everywhere Else: 45$

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❤️ At El Rastro Antiques, we carefully restore vintage treasures. If your item doesn’t match the description or arrives damaged, we offer a FULL refund—no worries! ✅