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GONE FOR FREE, Feama 1960's commercial 2 gp espresso machine

PostPosted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 11:53 am
by Rickvv
A friend of mine recently gave me a 1960's Feama commercial 2 group espresso machine and which, by his recollection has not been operational for at least 20 years! He expected that I would be happy to do it up and then expect a divorce petition by my wife to get this machine out of our kitchen!
(My current Isomac Millenium is already causing enough aggro).
The machine is complete,built like brick **** house,but all washers,etc will need replacing, and I imagine the tank will also have to be pressure tested.
So for any brave souls who like doing up a classic machine (the "daddy" of the E61 groups) I offer it for free,but only if it is collected from my home, which is 15 minutes south of the M25 j6.
Contact me on rick@hatchend.eu if you are interested,and I can also provide pics,if wanted.

PostPosted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 9:42 am
by GreenBean
Thanks Rick, that will make a great project for someone. I have stickied it for you. Please let us know when it is sold.

PostPosted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 4:11 pm
by frcn
Ughh.. another tempting reason to leave the states and move to GB!

PostPosted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 2:24 pm
by lsjms
Wow, email sent

Feama has now found a new home!

PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:04 pm
by Rickvv
I would like to thank everyone who showed an interest,but the machine was picked up this morning and, no doubt, will provide many happy hours of fun in doing it up! (we even found out this morning that the machine is gas heated- so much for going back to the steam era!)

RE: Feama has now found a new home!

PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 2:39 pm
by CakeBoy
Well done all. Unstickying :)

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 3:36 pm
by lsjms
I don't know how I came to be the owner of this so long after listing. Seriously folks, when you're offered a 60's Faema just get in the car and start driving. 8)

This is one of my 'dream' machines, ever since using Chris' Mirage I have wanted an exposed group E-61 and this comes in the best configuration for a market trader - square sides, old style lever e-61, dual fuel and still with the mercury p-stat and sight glass intact.

Restoration start to be posted soon!

Good to meet a fellow roaster, cheers Rick

Re: f

PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 9:51 am
by GreenBean
lsjms wrote:I don't know how I came to be the owner of this so long after listing. Seriously folks, when you're offered a 60's Faema just get in the car and start driving. 8)

This is one of my 'dream' machines, ever since using Chris' Mirage I have wanted an exposed group E-61 and this comes in the best configuration for a market trader - square sides, old style lever e-61, dual fuel and still with the mercury p-stat and sight glass intact.

Restoration start to be posted soon!

Good to meet a fellow roaster, cheers Rick

It is good to see that it has gone to such a good home. :D

RE: Re: f

PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 10:33 am
by CakeBoy
Yes indeed and what an amazing machine. Can't wait to see it up and running :)