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Look what I found! 1959 White WE 500

Started by WEBellSystemChristian, February 25, 2015, 03:03:10 PM

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WEBellSystemChristian

I have found two early white 500s on ebay that I really wanted in the past (one from '58 and another '58 mushroom) that slipped through my fingers. I have finally found one from August, 1959 on ebay that I was able to nab. It appears to be in great shape; very little fading, appears to have all original parts, and no breaks or cracks.

It may not be soft plastic, as Tenite was being phased out in favor of ABS starting around May '59. That doesn't bother me though, I'm just happy that I have a considerably collectible (and somewhat rare) fifties white 500!

I paid $39.99 + free shipping for it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331463307605
Christian Petterson

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andre_janew

Nice!  It needs a replacement line cord, though.  I'd get one with spade terminals on one end and a modular plug on the other.  It would make it easier to plug into a land line.