LOL, did you end up buying it? I asked my neighbor how much she wanted for it and she said she was just glad to get rid of it without throwing it away.  Now, if my other neighbor would just find a pristine Hermes in THEIR basement...

Oh, so now you're getting fussy about your free typewriters?  I did end up buying it (it was actually a KMM, not a KMG) - I think for $40 - and it took a fair amount of work to get it working properly. She originally wanted $100, and when I saw what shape it was in I reluctantly offered $20. The only 'free' typewriters I've received was one from my sister (a Smith-Corona Silent) and my friend Valiant (who doesn't visit here as often as he should) is quite generous when selling me machines in bulk. He even gifted me a Groma Humber this past Christmas, which naturally tops my list of magnanimous gestures.

 

Ah, you are correct.  I didn't think the classic 12s had the select a type feature, but I was mistaken.  This one has the 1/! Select a type and +/=. The exclamation mark is wonky though (1 types fine). I guess if a slug is going to be messed up, that's the one you'd choose.

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Hey, when people find out you collect typewriters, they really do start throwing them your way. I was out on my front porch attempting to over-ink a ribbon for my large type smith corona when my neighbor showed up to chat. She thought I was kind of bonkers, but about 30 minutes later knocked on the door with a typewriter case in hand.

It's nothing too special really, a Penncrest Caravelle 12. The manual says J.C. Penny, and it looks like a Smith Corona, so I'm guessing it's a rebranded Classic 12 (EDIT: looks like it's a Galaxy 12, not Classic). Anyway, it seems to be in good shape and is a lovely late 60s early 70s turquoise. So nice of my neighbor!

That's a really neat looking 1960s typewriter, and it looks to be in beautiful condition. Everyone needs neighbors like that!!!
 

A lovely Ico! And for - how much?! $40 is a fantastic deal. Green with envy! Enjoy your lovely new typewriter