1936 through the mid 1960’s Cavalier Coke Machines
Grand America Jukebox offers Cavalier Coca Cola Machine history and Serial Numbers, for machines made between 1936 through the mid 1960’s. To establish the date a Cavalier Coca Cola machine was built, first locate the Brass ID tag fastened to the cabinet. You will need BOTH the Model and the Serial number from that Brass ID tag, to use the charts below
Where is the Brass ID tag located?
For “Chest Type Horizontal Cooler” Cavalier Coca Cola Machines:
The Brass tag is mounted outside the cabinet, on the back
For “Upright” Cavalier Coca Cola Machines:
1940’s through the mid 1950’s, the Brass tag is mounted inside the cabinet, just above the compressor area
Beginning in the late 1950’s, the Brass tag was moved to outside the cabinet, on the door hinge side
Cavalier Coca Cola Machine serial numbers do not include a date or a date code. They are simply consecutive serial numbers (specific to each model), as they were built. However, using both the Cavalier Model number and Serial number, we can determine the date of some models
What does the Cavalier Model number mean?
The model number refers to how many bottles of Coke each machine will hold. The larger the model number, the larger the machine. For “Home Use” today, most customers choose Coke machines with two digit model numbers (as these are smaller machines, and can easily fit into most rooms). Machines with three digit model numbers tend to be too large for home use, resulting in very little demand. Which means no real value, and not many parts are reproduced
Here are examples of Cavalier Coca Cola machine model numbers
Upright “Single-Selection” Cavalier Coke Machines, “C”:
All Cavalier “Single Selection” Coke machine model numbers begin with the letter “C” (for Cavalier), followed by how many bottles each will hold. The larger the model number, the larger the machine
Example: C-27, C-33, C-51, C-55, C-102, C-124, etc
Upright “Multi-Selection” Cavalier Coke Machines, “CS”:
Cavalier Coke machine models offering more than one selection include the letter “S” in the model number for “Selective merchandiser”, then followed by how many bottles that machine will hold. The larger the model number, the larger the machine
Example: CS-55, CS-64, CS-72, CS-80, CS-96, CS-124, etc
Some Cavalier model numbers are followed by an additional letter indicating the series, (A, B, C, etc.) Example: CS-72-A. The series letter might indicate year that machine was made, a cosmetic change, or parts change of that model. If your model number includes an additional series letter, it may be needed to establish the date of manufacture
The rest of this page and the charts below, offer a historical flow of Cavalier Coke machines built from the late 1940’s through the 1960’s
Can’t find your Cavalier model number on this page?
It is important to note, Cavalier made many, many different models of Coke machines. We have only listed the most popular of these Cavalier models, because parts have been reproduced for them. We do NOT provide information on “every” Cavalier Coke machine. If you do not see your vintage Cavalier Coke machine model listed on this page, it means your model is not “Popular” to the general public. Therefore with no real demand, no reproduction parts are made for it, we cannot work on it, and it may not have any real value
Also please note, the information listed on this page is for entertainment purpose only. And does not reflect the parts or value of any Coke machine models. It is simply interesting information. We received this information from Cavalier. However, we have had many customers show us a photo of their model number ID plate, with contradictory serial numbers. Meaning, they do not match. We are happy to take in account any new information and adjust our website accordingly, provided you show us your Cavalier ID tag
Select a 1930’s – 1950’s Cavalier Coke machine model number below for more information, history, and specific serial number data
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Model# Years Built
Junior 1936 – 1941 (Cavalier Early Chest Type, Junior, Master, etc)
CMD (B,C,D) 1947 – 1966 (Cavalier Master Dry, air cooled 12 case Chest Type)
C-27 1949 – 1950
C-51 (A-G) 1950 – 1960 not in demand, we do not work on this model
C-33 (A,C) 1956 – 1957
CS-72 (A,B) 1957 – 1959
CS-96 (A,B) 1957 – 1959
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Early 1960’s Cavalier Coke Machines
1960 – 1963
1960: Cavalier introduces many new models with a new modern “Square Top” look. They discontinue the CS-72 Coke machine model and introduce two new models to replace it, the CS-64C and CS-80C Coca Cola machines. For all “Multi-Selection” models (the CS models), this “Square Top” look was introduced beginning with the “C” series machines (remember, the series letter is the last letter of the model number, “A” and “B” series Multi-selection Cavalier Coke machines were built in the late 1950’s, and featured a “Round Top” look). In addition to the new Square top look, the “C” series also featured an optional light up “Drink Coca-Cola” sign (previous years featured embossed Coca-Cola lettering). The coin entry now featured a round chrome bezel, and re-designed “Have a Coke” and “Correct Change” light up lenses (located to the left and right of the bezel). A new aluminum trim kick panel at the bottom of the front, which served as an air vent for the cooling system. The side logo still reads “Have a Coke”, from the previous years. However, with a re-designed lettering style, and using a white painted background scallop. This white painted scallop would get re-designed as the years went on. The “C” and “D” series Coke machines featured the scallop with the front angled down, toward the back of the machine. The “C” and “D” series machines continued using the high quality, Tecumseh cooling system (featuring the round, “Turbo” looking evaporator)
1961: Cavalier introduces a new “Single Selection” Coke machine, the C-55. Cosmetically, the “C’ series of 1960 and “D” series of 1961 Cavalier Coke machines look identical (see the Cavalier Coke machine brochure above)
1962: Cavalier introduces the “E” series for 1962 and 63, with some small changes. Cavalier re-designed the round coin entry to now include the light up “Correct Change” sign. The side logo still reads “Have a Coke”. However, this time with the front of the white painted scallop coming to a point (like an arrow pointing toward the front of the machine)
Also in 1962: Cavalier introduces its first push button, multi-selection Coke machine, the CS-55-E. A two selection, push button Coca Cola machine that holds 55 bottles
Select a 1960 – 1963 Cavalier Coke machine model number below for more information, history, and specific serial number data
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Model# Years Built
CS-64 (C,D,E) 1960 – 1963
CS-80 (C,D,E) 1960 – 1963
CS-96 (C,D,E) 1960 – 1963
C-55 (D,E) 1961 – 1963
CS-55 (E) 1962 – 1963
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Mid 1960’s Cavalier Coke Machines
Beginning 1964
1964: Coca Cola introduces a new logo, “Thing’s go better with Coke”. This logo would now appear on the sides of all Coke machines (through 1968)
Cavalier Corporation had just been purchased by Seeburg Corporation, and all Cavalier Coke machines were re-designed. For Multi-selection models, this re-design begins with the “F” series for 1964
A new model number designation is also introduced for 1964
All “CS” models are now “CSS” models, (Cavalier “Selective merchandiser” bottle Coke machines with a vertical glass door)
1964 was also the year Cavalier introduced many new “Push Button” Selective merchandiser Coke machine models, capable of vending 12oz cans. The new model number designation for these push button machines would now indicate their number of selections, followed by the total amount of bottles each held
Example: C4-96 (C – Cavalier, 4 – four selection push button, 96 – the total amount of bottles it held)
This also included their single selection model 55 Coke machine. It was now referred to as the “C1-55” (C – Cavalier, 1 – selection, holds 55 bottles total)
Another change from the corporate takeover was to the cooling system. From 1964 on, all Cavalier models featured a new cooling system (this new cooling system can be easily identified by its square, boxy looking evaporator). We find these cooling systems to be lesser in quality and reliability than previous years
These 1964 and later Cavalier Coke machine models are not in demand as much as previous years
Most of these “CSS” model Cavalier Coke machines continued production into the 1970’s
1979: Cavalier replaces the “CSS” series with the “USS” series (U for Universal, meaning they would now vend either bottles or cans). The USS series were all made through the 1980’s
Model# Years Built
CSS-64(F,G,H,J) 1964 – 1978
CSS-80(F,G,J) 1964 – 1970
CSS-96(F,G,H,J) 1964 – 1974
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Coca Cola Cavalier Coolers 1935 – 1941 Identifying, Dates and History
Westinghouse Coca Cola Machine Coolers 1935 – 1941
Early Cavalier Coca Cola coolers did not have a Model number ID tag, making identifying them now days, a bit difficult. We at Grand America Jukebox have put together some information to better explain these models and help in identifying them. We are using Westinghouse brochures to show these models, because Westinghouse Coke machines are much more common to find than the Cavalier versions, and both manufactures built the same exact models for Coca Cola. Meaning they look identical and went by the same model names
In 1935 (following the repeal of prohibition), Cavalier introduced many models of “Chest Type” self serve Coke machines for commercial use (each featured in the 1940 Westinghouse brochure above). For sales purposes, these models were “Named” (starting from smallest to largest)
Junior = Smallest size cooler, one “Rectangular” lid, holds 51 bottles (pictured above to the upper right)
Standard = Double size cooler, two “Rectangular” lids, holds 102 bottles (pictured above lower left)
Master = Extra large double cooler, two “Square” lids, holds 144 bottles (pictured above upper left)
Giant = Largest size cooler, four lids, holds 240 bottles (pictured above lower right)
These model “Names” were only used in the sales brochures, (never appearing on the Coke machines). And were produced through 1941
Each Cavalier Coca Cola cooler was available in either “Ice” or “Electric” (Refrigerated Chilled Water) versions called a “Sweet Water Bath” (Sweet Water meant “Fresh” water). The “Ice” version usually came with a galvanized sheet metal liner. The “Electric” chilled water coolers, used a stainless steel liner, filled with water. The bottles of Coke were submerged in the water, and the water was chilled by an electric cooling system. Customers had their choice of Westinghouse or Frigidaire cooling systems. Cavalier offered both “Ice” and “Electric” options. Not just for cost reasons, but because electricity was not yet available to all areas in the late 1930’s
Though Cavalier manufactured the same four models of Coke coolers for at least seven years, there were subtle differences during that time. These differences now help us to determine which model cooler you may have, and when it may have been manufactured
Most Cavalier Coolers did have a date code embossed in the liner as well
Touch Here to see these differences and the date codes of Cavalier Coke Machines When is comes to finding the manufacture date of an early Cavalier Coca Cola cooler, there are quite a few ways. First, lift the top lid and look inside the metal liner tub, for any embossed lettering. If your Coke cooler was made by Cavalier, it should have embossed numbers and/or letters inside Early Cavalier coolers simply had the date stamped right into the side liner. The example above shows a date code of 7-36-5. This is July, 1936, 5th day. Pretty simple Later, they began to add the letters “TN” for Tennessee Furniture Co. Cavalier was based out of Chattanooga, TN and had bought the Tennessee Furniture Company. They began by making wood Cedar chests. This then turned into making Coke machines. The code above is TN-40-1. This machine was made in Jan of 1940. There is no longer a day of manufacture listed. This code changed again shortly after, to “CC” for Cavalier Corporation. Then followed by the year and month This date code was used on prewar through late 1940’s Cavalier Coca Cola Coolers Not every cooler was fortunate enough to get a stamped date code. It was also possible that the liner could have been date coded, then shelved for some time before being installed in a cabinet. So, there are other ways to help date your early Cavalier Coke Cooler The lettering style is another way to date the machine Specifically, the placement of the word “Drink” in the lettering. Early Coca Cola Coolers (that is, Coke Coolers made from 1935 – 1938, like our example photo above) had the word “Drink” placed very low in the Coca Cola lettering. Making the very top of all the lettering, even on a horizontal line Where as the later Coca Cola lettering (that is 1939 and later, like our example photo above ) featured the word “Drink” placed much higher, above the Coca Cola lettering Another way to help date your Coke Cooler is to look inside the top lid. Early Coca Cola coolers (made before 1940), had galvanized “Lid” liners, with no Coca Cola lettering. The example above is a Fully Restored Cavalier Master cooler from 1936 Coca Cola coolers made from 1940 and later, feature “Lid” liners painted red with embossed Coca Cola lettering. Notice the higher placement of the word “Drink”. The example above is a Fully Restored Cavalier Junior Coca Cola Cooler Another change made in 1940 to the models Standard, Master and Giant Coca Cola Coolers, was enclosing the front panel, for a cleaner look (see the brochure photo at the beginning of this section). These three models built before 1940, all featured open fronts and rears. This area was used for bottle storage or compressor mounting (in which case a screen was installed as a safety cover) Here is another way to identify your Coca Cola Cooler model, the dimension of the top lid(s) Early Cavalier Coke Cooler Model lid sizes: The Junior, Standard and Giant model Coke Coolers all feature “Rectangular” lids, each measuring 21-3/4″ wide x 13-3/4″ deep The Master Coke Cooler features its own unique “Square” lids, each measuring 21-3/4″ wide x 19″ deep After WWII (1946), the Junior model Coke Cooler was replaced with the 3 case water cooled, which was later replaced by the 5 case air cooled The Standard model was dropped completely from the line The Master model Coke Cooler was replaced with the 6 case water cooled. Then replaced with the 10 case air cooled. And was finally replaced by the 12 case air cooled Coca Cola Cooler by the early 50’s The Giant model Coke Cooler was replaced with the 10 case water cooled. Then replaced by the 20 case air cooled. And finally by the 22 case air cooled Coke Cooler. These Giant coolers seem to have no real demand these days. Most people feel they are just too large for their homes. So, no real parts or made for them and they seem to have no real value The paint finish on all these pre-WWII Coca Cola machines was a mate or satin finish. This was stated in the original sales brochures. These models did not come with the shinny paint finishes we expect today (take another look at the above restored machines in the photos). Models made after WWII did More about the history of these Coke Coolers is listed below Westinghouse and Cavalier both manufactured chest type coolers to Coca Cola specifications, making them look very similar. We have a separate page to explain the Westinghouse Coke Coolers. You can view it by clicking here These early 1935 – 1941 Cavalier Coca Cola Coolers are “Self Serve” Horizontal type cooler, (non-coin operated). The customer would open the cooler lid, grabbed a bottle of Coke, then pay a cashier. Because these early Cavalier Horizontal coolers have no actual vending mechanism, they can hold and cool almost anything, even food For liability reasons, we cannot repair ANY “Water Chilled” cooling systems or provide parts. These cooling systems must be removed so the cooler can then be use as an Ice Box Grand America Jukebox offers two options for YOUR Cavalier Junior, Standard or Master Coke Machine Full Restoration of Your Cavalier Coke machine as an Ice Box starting at $5995.00 est Or, we can Partially Restore your Cavalier Coke machine as an Ice Box starting at $2995.00 est View our Vintage Soda Machine page to see everything included in both Full and Partial Restorations
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Cavalier C-12 Case Coca Cola Machine History And Serial Number Chart
1947-1966
The Cavalier C-12 is a 12 Case Coca Cola machine and a very popular model for home use today, simply because of its size. But, its history actually begins back in the mid 1930’s
1936: With the repeal of prohibition, Cavalier enters the Coke machine market, introducing many models of “Chest Type” self serve Coke machines. For sales purposes, these models were named (starting from smallest to largest)
Junior = Smallest size cooler, one “Rectangular” lid, 51 bottles
Standard = Double size cooler, two “Rectangular” lids, 102 bottles
Master = Extra large double cooler, two “Square” lids, 144 bottles
Giant = Largest size cooler, four lids, 240 bottles
These model names were only used in the sales brochures, never appearing on the Coke machines. Production ran through 1941 and was then halted for WWII
Each model was available in either “Ice” or “Electric” Refrigerated Chilled Water versions called a “Sweet Water Bath” (Sweet Water meant “Fresh” water). The “Ice” version coolers featured a galvanized liner. The “Electric” series, (chilled water coolers) used a stainless steel liner, filled with water. The bottles of Coke were submerged in the water, the water was chilled by an electric cooling system (usually Frigidaire cooling systems). Cavalier offered both “Ice” and “Electric” options not just for cost reasons, but because electricity was not yet available to all in the late 1930’s
1946: After WWII, production resumes on all models, and a new cabinet design is introduced on most (now commonly know as the “Bow Out” body style, pictured above). So named, because from all angles, the cabinet seems to be bowing outward. Though none of these 1940’s Coke coolers had model numbers, only serial numbers. The only way to distinguish between these models was by the size of the cabinet, and which cooling method it used (Ice or Water)
Because of public health reasons, the Electric “Water” cooler models were phased out between 1948 – 1955, (the water inside the coolers was rarely cleaned or replaced by the owners, and it was a messy job)
1948: The “Dry” Cooler series is introduced as an alternative to the “Wet Box”
No need for messy water. The new “Dry” series coolers chilled the air, like we use in our refrigerators today. These earlier “Dry” version Cavalier Coca Cola coolers featured a galvanized liner and a Frigidaire cooling system (usually modeled as FD in the sales brochures for Frigidaire Dry cooler). Later “CM” models featured a Tecumseh cooling system
1950: Cavalier discontinues the “Junior” and “Standard” model Coke coolers, and begins to label the “Master” and “Giant” horizontal coolers as “CM” models (Cavalier Manufacturing). The CM model number now appears on the brass ID tag followed by how many cases that cooler held total, and what type of cooling system it had
Example: CM-8W (8 cases, water cooled)
Or, CM-10D (10 cases, dry cooling)
May 1955: Cavalier discontinues the “Wet” series coolers, and re-models all Horizontal Coolers based on the “Master” and “Giant” names above)
The Cavalier Master Dry cooler is now CMD
The Cavalier Giant Dry cooler is now CGD
The model number might then be followed by an additional letter, indicating the series of that version. The first models off the assembly line were simply, CMD. As the years went on however, the following series were CMD-B, C and finally D (which continued production into 1966). Each series might have some cosmetic or functional difference
1957: Up to this point, all Cavalier Coca Cola chest type coolers were painted Solid Red with white lettering. Beginning in 1957, Two-Tone (Red and White) paint schemes became an option
Westinghouse and Cavalier both manufactured chest type coolers for Coca Cola, and look very similar. However, the Bow Out body style cabinets (made from late 1947-1966) do have small, noticeable differences, between the two companies. The Westinghouse models feature an “internal” bottle opener with cap catcher drawer/drain pan. The Cavalier models feature and “external” bottle opener with external cap catcher. For the 1947 models, Cavalier placed the drain pan inside the compressor area, accessible from the back panel. Beginning in 1948, Cavalier changed this to a separate drain pan drawer (located on the front left, with the word “ICE” embossed on it) like in the photo above
Dimensions of Cavalier C-12: 36-1/4″ Tall, 44″ Wide and 27-1/4″ Deep
Year C-12 Serial #
1947 #124251 – 125250
1948 #126451 – 143500
1949 #152601 – 161555
1950 #162076 – 176591
1951 #180151 – 190258
1952 #194559 – 208808
1953 #213817 – 225694
1954 #229216 – 233465
1955 #240001 – 240050
CMD-B
1954 #229966 – 235965
1955 #241328 – 246977
CMD-C
1955 #249253 – 249752
1956 #250253 – 258057
1957 #260267 – 263226
1958 #279933 – 290332
1959 #304635 – 304834
CMD-D
1956 #252253-258257
1957 #266421-270725
1958 #279635-279932
1959 #279832-323137
1960 #370871-341370
1961 #350971-377174
1962 #390575-390974
1963 #395676-422076
1964 #438180-450907
1965 #478611-479110
1966 #509012-509511
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Cavalier C-27 Coca Cola Machine History And Serial Number Chart
1949-1950
1949: Cavalier introduces the Cavalier C-27 Coca Cola Machine, Cavaliers first dedicated coin operated soda machine. To operate the Cavalier C-27, you would insert 5 cents in the slot to the upper right, the inserted coin “mechanically” allows you to turn the small “Ships Wheel” style handle. This action retrieves 1 of the 27 bottles from the vending drum and drops out the chute below. When the machine was “Sold Out”, it would illuminate the red “Empty” light next to the coin chute
The Cavalier C-27 Coca Cola Machine is famous for its “Ships Wheel” handle, which was installed on the first couple of runs. Then Cavalier changed the “Ships Wheel” handle to a “Star Wheel” handle or what more looked like an “Orange Squeezer” type handle. We believe they did this because the “Ships Wheel” handle broke very easily. The Cavalier C-27 Coca Cola machine only offers one selection and it will only hold the new 8 oz Coca Cola bottle, 8oz Diet Coke bottle, 8oz Coke Zero Bottle, 8oz Sprite bottle, the new 8oz Coke Life bottle, or the small 7 oz beer bottles, if you wish
The Cavalier 27 is a very small machine, originally indented for small businesses or offices. This makes it a perfect size for any room in your home. The “Ships Wheel” handle on the front is such a novelty, it has certainly made the C-27 very desirable, even though the Cavalier C-27 only offers a single selection. Keep in mind, Cavalier only produced around 5600 of the C-27’s and did so in less than two years. This makes the C-27 rare and hard to get parts for as well. Not many reproduction parts have been made for the Cavalier C-27 for the same reasons, not a large enough demand. Also, the C-27 usually came with a less than great Westinghouse cooling system that is sure to need replacing. This can be replaced with a new, more efficient cooling system. However, it is a cost to factor when repairing or restoring a C-27 that must be considered. Bottom line, the Cavalier C-27 Coca Cola Machine is a great collectable, nice small cute machine that could possibly even fit in your kitchen. But make sure you start with a complete one
Dimensions of Cavalier C-27: 41″ Tall, 18″ Wide and 22″ Deep
Year C-27 Serial #
1949 #148051 – 157100
1950 #167591 – 171190
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Cavalier C-33 Coca Cola Machine History And Serial Number Chart
1956-1957
September, 1956: Cavalier introduces the Cavalier C-33 Coca Cola machine, manufactured to fill the need for small office locations and replacing the previous Cavalier C-27 model. The Cavalier C-33 boasted some much needed upgrades over the previous C-27 model. The inside vending drum was re-engineered to accommodate an extra six pack (now holding 33 over the previous 27), the coin mechanism now had the newer style and more reliable crank handle mechanism, and it now featured the much more reliable Tecumseh cooling unit. And doing so in the same floor space as the previous C-27
The Cavalier C-33 Coca Cola Machine holds 33 bottles in the vending mechanism, and offers one selection. It will only vend the new 8oz Coke bottle, 8oz Diet Coke bottle, 8oz Sprite bottle, 8oz Coke Zero bottle, the new 8oz Coke Life bottle, or the small 7 oz beer bottles, if you wish. Cavalier only produced around 2500 of the C-33 model. Which is half as many units as the previous C-27 model. Yet, the Cavalier C-33 model seems to be easier to find and get parts for. Perhaps because these were built so many years after the C-27 model?
1956: Coca Cola begins a new advertising campaign focusing on a fresher, new look. From 1956 on, Coke wanted all Coca Cola machines to have a Two-Tone Red and White paint scheme. Since production of the C-33 began in late 1956, all Cavalier C-33 Coca Cola Machines came with a Red cabinet and a White front door
Cavalier also produced around 500, 7-Up C-33’s as well
Dimensions of Cavalier C-33: 41″ Tall, 18″ Wide and 22″ Deep
Year C-33A Serial #
1956 #252753 – 253252
C-33C 7-Up
1956 #258258 – 258757
C-33C Coke
1957 #261267 – 271725
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Cavalier CS-72 Coca Cola Machine History And Serial Number Chart
1957-1959
October, 1957: Cavalier introduces the CS-72 Coke Machine. Having seen the success of other manufactures Multi-Drink soda machines (like the Vendo 81), Cavalier built the Coca Cola CS-72 to compete for smaller to medium size locations. The Cavalier CS-72 Coke machine holds 72 bottles in the vending mechanism and offers 9 selections (Cavalier placed the “S” letter in the model number to indicate “Selective Merchandizer”, coin operated machines). The 1958 Cavalier Coke machine models were the first by Cavalier, to feature an electronic coin mechanism, which allows for current day pricing. To operate the Cavalier CS-72 Coca Cola Machine, insert your coins in the coin slot, the electronic coin mechanism counts the coin(s), then activates a vend solenoid which released the bottle mechanism, and illuminates the “Have a Coke” emblem on the coin door. Your then able to open the glass bottle door, and removed your bottle selection. Once a bottle is removed, the “Have a Coke” emblem is no longer illuminated
The Cavalier CS-72 Coke machine will accept bottle sizes from the new, small 8 oz Coke bottle, up to the 12 oz Mexican Coke bottle, or any 12oz long neck bottle
The Cavalier CS-72 Coca Cola machine was manufactured from October 1957 through November 1959, and had a few minor changes along the way
October, 1957: First introduced as the Cavalier CS-72A Coke machine, it featured small 8″ wide “Coca Cola” lettering on the front, the main door gasket featured a double bead (C channel type), and the coin door contained a one piece locking bar
Late 1958: The Cavalier CS-72A began featuring 12″ wide “Coca Cola” lettering
January, 1959: The Cavalier CS-72A began featuring a two piece main door gasket (one single bead on the main door, and another single bead on the inside cabinet liner)
April, 1959: The Cavalier CS-72A coin door began featuring a new “Linkage” type lock bar (also referred to as a “Scissors” type lock bar). This allowed for a taller cash box
August, 1959: The Cavalier CS-72B is introduced, with no real changes. The “B” series is manufactured for four months (through November 1959). This would be the last production run for the Cavalier 72 Coke machine
Sales for the Cavalier CS-72A & B were almost 20,000 units sold by the end of 1959
1960: Cavalier replaces the CS-72 with two new models, the Cavalier CS-64C and the Cavalier CS-80C
The Cavalier CS-72A & B Coca Cola machines featured a very reliable Tecumseh cooling system
Dimensions of Cavalier CS-72: 57″ Tall, 25″ Wide and 22″ Deep
Year CS-72A Serial #
1957 #271726 – 273225
1958 #273632 – 294332
1959 #295333 – 308934
CS-72B
1959 #310476 – 321336
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Cavalier CS-96 A & B Coca Cola Machine History And Serial Number Chart
1957-1959
October, 1957: Cavalier introduces the CS-96 Coke Machine. Having seen the success of other manufactures Multi-Drink soda machines (like the Vendo 110), Cavalier built the Coca Cola CS-96 to compete for medium to larger size locations. The Cavalier CS-96 Coke machine holds 96 bottles in the vending mechanism, and offers 12 selections (Cavalier placed the “S” letter in the model number to indicate “Selective Merchandizer”, coin operated machines). The 1958 Cavalier Coke machine models were the first by Cavalier, to feature an electronic coin mechanism, which allows for current day pricing. To operate the Cavalier CS-96 Coca Cola Machine, insert your coins in the coin slot, the electronic coin mechanism counts the coin(s), then activates a vend solenoid which released the bottle mechanism, and illuminates the “Have a Coke” emblem on the coin door. Your then able to open the glass bottle door, and removed your bottle selection. Once a bottle is removed, the “Have a Coke” emblem is no longer illuminated
The Cavalier CS-96 Coke machine will accept bottle sizes from the new, small 8 oz Coke bottle, up to the 12 oz Mexican Coke bottle, or any 12oz long neck bottle
The Cavalier CS-96A & B Coca Cola machine (round top version) was manufactured from October 1957 through December 1959, and had a few minor changes along the way
October, 1957: First introduced as the Cavalier CS-96A Coke machine, it featured a rounded top cabinet with large 12″ wide “Coca Cola” lettering, the main door gasket was a double bead (C channel type), and the coin door contained a one piece lock bar
January, 1959: The Cavalier CS-96A began featuring a two piece main door gasket (one single bead on the main door, and another single bead on the inside cabinet liner)
April, 1959: The Cavalier CS-96A coin door began featuring a new “Linkage” type lock bar (sometimes referred to as a “Scissors” type lock bar), which allows for a taller cash box
August, 1959: The Cavalier CS-96B is introduced, with no real changes. The “B” series is manufactured for five months (through December). This would be the last production run of the “Round Top” 1950’s style machines
The Cavalier CS-96 Coca Cola machine sold 14,000 units by the end of 1959
1960: Cavalier continues production of the CS-96 with a redesigned “Square Top” cabinet. The new model would be called the Cavalier CS-96C
The Cavalier CS-96A & B Coca Cola machines featured a very reliable Tecumseh cooling system
Dimensions of Cavalier CS-96: 67″ Tall, 25″ Wide and 22″ Deep
Year CS-96A Serial #
1957 #271826 – 273625
1958 #274132 – 294832
1959 #296333 – 309934
CS-79B
1959 #311436 – 322336
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Cavalier CS-64 C, D & E Coca Cola Machine History And Serial Number Chart
1960-1963
February, 1960: Cavalier introduces the CS-64C Coke Machine. With the success of the 1957 – 1959 Cavalier CS-72A & B Coca Cola machine, for 1960 Cavalier introduced two new models to replace it, the Cavalier CS-80C and the Cavalier CS-64C Coca Cola machines. Both to compete for smaller volume locations. The Cavalier CS-64C Coke machine holds 64 bottles in the vending mechanism, and offers 8 selections (Cavalier placed the “S” letter in the model number to indicate “Selective Merchandizer”, coin operated machines). The Cavalier CS-64 Coke machine features an electronic coin mechanism, which allows for current day pricing. To operate the Cavalier CS-64 Coca Cola Machine, insert your coins in the coin slot, the electronic coin mechanism counts the coin(s), then activates a vend solenoid which released the bottle mechanism, and illuminates the “Have a Coke” emblem on the coin door. Your then able to open the glass bottle door, and removed your bottle selection. Once a bottle is removed, the “Have a Coke” emblem is no longer illuminated
Introduced for the 1960 model year, the Cavalier CS-64 was one of the first Coke machines to feature the new “Square Top” cabinet style and optional “Light Up” Coca Cola sign. It also features a round chrome coin entry plate with the light up “Have a Coke” and “Correct Change” lenses to the left and right. The side logo read “Have a Coke”, with a new lettering style, and a white painted background scallop (the front of the scallop angled down and toward the back of the machine). Cavalier continued using the good quality, Tecumseh cooling system, featuring the round “Turbo” looking evaporator from the previous 1950’s models
1961: Cosmetically, the Cavalier CS-64 Coke machine continued the same exact look and features the following year, with the “D” series of 1961
1962: The Cavalier CS-64E series of 1962 and 63 did have some small changes. Cavalier re-designed the round coin entry to include the light up “Correct Change” sign. The side logo read “Have a Coke” however, the white painted background scallop was re-designed to point toward the front of the machine
1963: Cavalier introduces another version of the CS-64E called the CS-64ES (the additional “S” stood for “Special”). The Cavalier CS-64 ES “Special” was actually an economy model, minus any chrome trim. This allowed the Cavalier CS-64 ES “Special” to cost $35.00 less than the Cavalier CS-64 E, which was selling for around $300.00
The Cavalier CS-64 Coke machine will accept bottle sizes from the new, small 8 oz Coke bottle, up to the 12 oz Mexican Coke bottle, or any 12oz long neck bottle
The Cavalier CS-64 Coca Cola machine was built from February 1960 through December 1963
Sales for the Cavalier CS-64C, D and E series were 26,000 units sold by the end of 1963
1964: Coca Cola introduced a new logo “Thing’s Go Better With Coke”. This new logo would now appear on the sides of all Coke machines (through 1968). Cavalier was purchased by Seeburg Corporation. This prompts a re-design to their machines once again. A new model number designation was also introduced
“CSS” replaced the previous “CS” models, for all “Selective Merchandizer” bottle Coke machines with a vertical glass door
Continuing production of the model 64, it would now be called the Cavalier CSS-64 F. As the CSS-64 model continued production running through 1978 with the J series
The Cavalier CS-64C, D and E Coca Cola machines featured a very reliable Tecumseh cooling system with a round “Turbo” looking evaporator (cooling coils)
The Cavalier CSS-64F through J series featured a lesser quality and reliable cooling system
These 1964 and later Cavalier Coke machine models are not in demand as much as previous years
1979: Cavalier introduces the “USS-64” (U for Universal, meaning they could vend either bottles or cans) replacing the CSS-64
Dimensions of Cavalier CS-64: 55″ Tall, 25-1/2″ Wide and 20-1/2″ Deep
Year CS-64C Serial #
1960 #324129 – 345370
1961 #352625 – 356021
CS-64D
1961 #358023 – 372924
CS-64E
1962 #377875 – 394975
1963 #400177 – 420476
CS-64ES
1963 #407967 – 428577
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Cavalier CS-80 C, D & E Coca Cola Machine History And Serial Number Chart
1960-1963
February, 1960: Cavalier introduces the CS-80C Coke Machine. With the success of the 1957-1959 Cavalier CS-72 Coca Cola machine, Cavalier introduces two new models to replace it for the 1960 model year. The Cavalier CS-64C and the Cavalier CS-80C Coca Cola machines. Both to compete for smaller volume locations. The Cavalier CS-80C Coke machine holds 80 bottles in the vending mechanism, and offers 10 selections (Cavalier placed the “S” letter in the model number to indicate “Selective Merchandizer”, coin operated machines). The Cavalier CS-80 Coke machine features an electronic coin mechanism, which allows for current day pricing. To operate the Cavalier CS-80 Coca Cola Machine, insert your coins in the coin slot, the electronic coin mechanism counts the coin(s), then activates a vend solenoid which released the bottle mechanism, and illuminates the “Have a Coke” emblem on the coin door. Your then able to open the glass bottle door, and removed your bottle selection. Once a bottle is removed, the “Have a Coke” emblem is no longer illuminated
Introduced for the 1960 model year, the Cavalier CS-80 was one of the first Coke machines to feature the new “Square Top” cabinet style and optional “Light Up” Coca Cola sign. It also features a round chrome coin entry plate with the light up “Have a Coke” and “Correct Change” lenses to the left and right. The side logo read “Have a Coke”, with a new lettering style, and a white painted scallop background (the front of the scallop angled down and toward the back of the machine). Cavalier continued using the good quality, Tecumseh cooling system, featuring the round “Turbo” looking evaporator from previous 1950’s models
1961: Cosmetically, the Cavalier CS-80C Coke machine continued the same exact look and features for the following year, with the “D” series of 1961
1962: The “E” series of 1962 and 63 did have some small changes. Cavalier re-designed the round coin entry to include the light up “Correct Change” sign. The side logo read “Have a Coke” however, the white painted background scallop was re-designed to point toward the front of the machine
The Cavalier CS-80 Coke machine will accept bottle sizes from the new, small 8 oz Coke bottle up, to the 12 oz Mexican Coke bottle, or any 12oz long neck bottle
The Cavalier CS-80 Coca Cola machine was manufactured from February 1960 through December 1963
Sales for the Cavalier CS-80C, D and E were 10,500 units sold by the end of 1963
1964: Coca Cola introduces a new logo “Things Go Better With Coke”. This new logo would now appear on the sides of all Coke machines (through 1968). Cavalier was purchased by Seeburg Corporation. This prompts a re-design to their machines once again. A new model number designation was also introduced
“CSS” replaced the previous “CS” models, for all “Selective Merchandizer” bottle Coke machines with a vertical glass door
Continuing production of the model 80, it would now be called the Cavalier CSS-80 F. As the CSS-80 model continued production running through 1970 with the J series. Poor sales proved the model 80 was not as popular as other Cavalier models
The Cavalier CS-80C, D and E Coca Cola machines feature a very reliable Tecumseh cooling system
The Cavalier CSS-80F through J series featured a lesser quality and reliable cooling system
These 1964 and later Cavalier Coke machine models are not in demand as much as previous years
Dimensions of Cavalier CS-80: 62″ Tall, 25-1/2″ Wide and 20-1/2″ Deep
Year CS-80C Serial #
1960 #325139 – 350470
CS-80D
1961 #369424 – 370423
CS-80E
1962 #378875 – 387374
1963 #403677 – 419976
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Cavalier CS-96 C, D & E Coca Cola Machine History And Serial Number Chart
1960-1963
March, 1960: Cavalier introduces the CS-96C Coke Machine. With the success of the 1957-1959 Cavalier CS-96A & B “Round Top” Coca Cola soda machines, Cavalier continued production into 1960 with the CS-96C. The CS-96C Coca Cola machine was designed for medium to larger locations, and holds 96 bottles in the vending mechanism, offering 12 selections. (Cavalier placed the “S” letter in the model number to indicate “Selective Merchandizer”, coin operated machines). The Cavalier CS-96C Coke machine features an electronic coin mechanism, which allows for current day pricing. To operate the Cavalier CS-64C Coca Cola Machine, insert your coins in the coin slot, the electronic coin mechanism counts the coin(s), then activates a vend solenoid which released the bottle mechanism, and illuminates the “Have a Coke” emblem on the coin door. Your then able to open the glass bottle door, and removed your bottle selection. Once a bottle is removed, the “Have a Coke” emblem is no longer
Introduced for the 1960 model year, the Cavalier CS-96C was one of the first Coke machines to feature the new “Square Top” cabinet style and optional “Light Up” Coca Cola sign. It also features a round chrome coin entry plate with the light up “Have a Coke” and “Correct Change” lenses to the left and right. The side logo read “Have a Coke”, from the previous years. However, with a re-designed lettering style, and a white painted scallop background (the front of the scallop angled down and toward the back of the machine). Cavalier continued using the good quality, Tecumseh cooling system, featuring the round “Turbo” looking
1961: Cosmetically, the Cavalier CS-96C Coke machine continued the same exact look and features for the following year, with the “D” series of 1961
1962: The “E” series of 1962 and 63 did have some small changes. Cavalier re-designed the round coin entry to include the light up “Correct Change” sign. The side logo read “Have a Coke” however, the white painted background scallop was re-designed to point toward the front
The Cavalier CS-96C Coke machine will accept bottle sizes from the new, small 8 oz Coke bottle, up to the 12 oz Mexican Coke bottle, or any 12oz long neck bottle
The Cavalier CS-96 “Square Top” Coca Cola machine was manufactured from March 1960 through October 1963
Sales for the Cavalier CS-96C, D and E were 19,000 units sold by the end of 1963
1964: Coca Cola introduces a new logo “Thing’s Go Better With Coke”. This new logo would now appear on the sides of all Coke machines (through 1968). Cavalier was purchased by Seeburg Corporation. This prompts a re-design to their machines once again. A new model number designation was also introduced
“CSS” replaced the previous “CS” models, for all “Selective Merchandizer” bottle Coke machines with a vertical glass door
Continuing production of the model 96, it would now be called the Cavalier CSS-96 F. As the CSS-96 model continued production running through 1974 with the J series
The Cavalier CS-96C, D and E Coca Cola machines feature a very reliable Tecumseh cooling system
The Cavalier CSS-96F through J series featured a lesser quality and reliable cooling system
These 1964 and later Cavalier Coke machine models are not in demand as much as previous years
1979: Cavalier introduces the “USS-96” (U for Universal, meaning they could vend either bottles or cans) replacing the CSS-96
Dimensions of Cavalier CS-96C: 68″ Tall, 25-5/8″ Wide and 20-1/2″ Deep
Year CS-96C Serial #
1960 #328139 – 346870
CS-96D
1961 #353522 – 375674
CS-96E
1962 #379875 – 398176
1963 #401677 – 423576
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Cavalier C-55 D, E & CS-55 E Coca Cola Machine History And Serial Number Chart
1961
March, 1961: Cavalier introduces the C-55D Coke Machine. Needing a Coke machine for very small locations (that may have limited floor space like barber and beauty shops). The Cavalier C-55 Coke machine holds 55 bottles and is a single selection machine. (Cavalier model numbers beginning with a single “C” indicate single selection machines). The C-55 is a “Square Top” cabinet style machine, (offering an optional light up front marquee) and electronic coin mechanism, adjustable to current pricing
The photo above is actually of a 1964 C1-55F Basically, the same model we are discussing here, with minor cosmetic changes
To operate the Cavalier C-55D Coca Cola Machine, insert your coins in the coin slot, the electronic coin mechanism counted the coin(s), and automatically dispenses a bottle out the chute below
This “D” series Coke machines featured a round, chrome coin entry plate with the light up “Sold Out” and “Correct Change” lenses to the left and right. The side logo read “Have a Coke”, with a new lettering style and a white painted background scallop. The front of the scallop angled down and toward the back of the machine
1962: The “E” series of 1962 and 63, had some small changes. Cavalier re-designed the round, coin entry to include the light up “Correct Change” sign. The side logo read “Have a Coke” however, the white painted background scallop was re-designed to point toward the front of the machine
Late 1962: Cavalier introduces a two selection version of the model 55, called the Cavalier CS-55 E Coca Cola machine. (Cavalier placed the “S” letter in the model number to indicate “Selective Merchandizer, coin operated machines). The CS-55 maintains the same small floor space and dimensions as the C-55, while offering more selections
The photo above is actually of a 1964 C2-55 F. Basically, the same model we are discussing here, with minor cosmetic changes
To operate the Cavalier CS-55E Coca Cola Machine, insert your coins in the coin slot, the electronic coin mechanism counted the coin(s), you make your selection by pressing one of two button flavors, then your selection dispensed out the chute below
The Cavalier C-55 and CS-55 Coke machines will accept bottle sizes from the new, small 8 oz Coke bottle, up to the 12 oz Mexican Coke bottle, or any 12oz long neck bottle, even 12oz cans
Sales for the Cavalier C-55 were 7,175 units sold by the end of 1963. Sales for the CS-55 were 825 units sold for just two years of production
1964: Coca Cola introduces a new logo “Thing’s Go Better With Coke”. This new logo would now appear on the sides of all Coke machines (through 1968). Cavalier was purchased by Seeburg Corporation. This prompts a re-design to their machines once again. A new model number designation was also introduced
All Cavalier “Push Button” Selective Merchandizer Coke machine models (capable of vending 12oz cans), would indicate the number of selections each featured, followed by the amount of bottles each held
Continuing production of the model 55’s, they would now be called the Cavalier C1-55 (single selection version) and C2-55 (2 selection version)
These 1964 and later Cavalier Coke machine models are not in demand as much as previous years
Dimensions of Cavalier C-55: 62″ Tall, 16″ Wide and 23″ Deep
Year C-55D Serial #
1961 #375023 – 376674
C-55E
1962 #398177 – 398951
1963 #410477 – 410876
CS-55E
1962 #398952 – 399176
1963 #410877 – 411476
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