Faema found in a Barn

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stephen10834
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This machine was found in an old barn, I believe it's a Urania. Needs a lot of work but will be my winter project. Paid $50.00 for it. Would like to find out its age. Thanks a million from Indiana


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HOLY BANANAS!
I believe it's a 1955. $50 and in a barn? You best buy a lottery ticket. :D
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Great find. Those portafilters and bakelite handles are worth more than $50 alone.
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Only a select few in the world can restore that. I'll gladly take it off your hands for double what you paid. :D

Nice find! Good luck!
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stephen10834 (original poster)
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What's it worth if I clean this thing up? I have never had an espresso in my life! I'm gonna try it. Any suggestions on replacement parts web sites? Thanks All....Stephen
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#6: Post by UltramaticOrange »

I am simultaneously thrilled you found such a score and horrified it was stored in barn. I in no way envy you considering the surprises you will doubtless find inside.
If your tiny coffee is so great, then why don't you drink more of it?
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My experience with barns, most everything inside will be packed with black widow and wolf spiders, maybe even a hybrid of the two. Watch out for spiders when you pull that first shot. :p
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stephen10834 wrote:What's it worth if I clean this thing up? I have never had an espresso in my life! I'm gonna try it. Any suggestions on replacement parts web sites? Thanks All....Stephen
How much are you prepared to spend on a proper restoration? It might make more sense to YOU to turn the profit now.
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#9: Post by cannonfodder »

Unfortunately it was found in a barn. I am betting it was not a heated barn. First thing you need to do is pull the covers an check for freeze damage. If it was put away wet, you may have bent parts, ruptured boiler/tubing/heat exchangers, etc... Hopefully it was drained before it went into the barn may years ago. Otherwise you may have a nice parts machine.
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crazy4espresso wrote:How much are you prepared to spend on a proper restoration? It might make more sense to YOU to turn the profit now.
+1 Restorations of machines like this are usually a labor of love. If you are hoping to make a profit, you might want to do so now.
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