Ended and relisted for corrections as initial listing would not let me edit. The first listing said it had a portafilter, but the listing is for the unit in the photos, there is no portafilter. To be fair, I have changed nothing else in the listing - some have been offering and reaching out behind the scenes. I am keeping all of the listing the same as it was a few moments ago when I posted it so everyone has a fair chance on this. I am 34 years in the coffee trade, 21 years on the shelf at Whole Foods, and I own and run a coffee roastery in Colorado. I am so sorry for ending and relisting in the first hour, really the first few minutes of the auction (the site just would not let me edit) and I wanted to make sure you all know, the auction is for the unit in the original photos, and I have no other parts for it beyond what is seen.
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It looked just this way when I received it with hopes to rebuild and refurbish it myself. I see the parts cost is not so high to purchase a sight glass, lever, and gasket kit which at first glance seem to be needed in order to repair this item. I am not sure that those items are what will bring this classic back to life so please note this is an as is sale of a non-working item.
Life has sped up in the last few weeks since I received this item and I think it is better that I leave this to another to get running and to enjoy.
I am not sure of all that this will need to make it work again.
So, my dream is now for someone who knows more about this than me, who wants to explore making it work again to have this.
Enjoy, and I hope this is good for you.