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Nostalgia Tymes Restoration (Since 1990)
Rialto, California 92377
Ph. 909-202-7844
brad@nostalgia-tymes.com

Services Include:
Restoration
Sales
Repairs
No Modern (70s-90s) Machines
I can Install a New Refrigeration System in your Machine, let me know what machine you have.
Large selection of Parts & Service & Manuals for machines and coin mechs
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Honoring the True Authority on Vintage Coca-Cola Machines: Jeff Wright, "The Man" by Brad Cross
In the world of vintage Coca-Cola machine collecting, the term "The Man" carries a weight of reverence, reserved for the individual who...

Brad Cross - Nostalgia Tymes
Aug 112 min read


Pepsi Picnic Coolers from the 1950s by Brad Cross
The Progress A-1 Pepsi picnic cooler from the 1950s is a scarce, collectible item manufactured by the Progress Refrigerator Company in...

Brad Cross - Nostalgia Tymes
Aug 111 min read


The Pepsi Jacobs 56 Soda Machine: A Classic from the Early 1950s by Brad Cross
If you’re a fan of vintage soda machines, you’ve probably heard of the Pepsi Jacobs 56, also known as the "Pepsi Light-Up." This iconic...

Brad Cross - Nostalgia Tymes
May 272 min read


VMC 110 Seven-Up Soda Machine by Brad Cross
If you’re into vintage soda machines, the VMC 110 Seven-Up machine is a real gem. Made by the Vendorlator Manufacturing Company, this...

Brad Cross - Nostalgia Tymes
May 262 min read


The Coca-Cola Vendo Junior or 123: A 1930s Classic by Brad Cross
The Coca-Cola Vendo Junior Soda Machine, also called the Vendo 123 Spintop, is a neat piece of history from the late 1930s. Made by the...

Brad Cross - Nostalgia Tymes
May 263 min read


The Coca-Cola Vendo 44: A Cool Piece of 1950s History by Brad Cross
The Coca-Cola Vendo 44 Soda Machine is a classic from the late 1950s. Known as the smallest upright vending machine ever made for...

Brad Cross - Nostalgia Tymes
May 263 min read


Coca-Cola Serving Trays: A Look Back (1897–1950s) by Brad Cross
Coca-Cola started making tin serving trays in 1897, and they became a big part of the brand’s charm. These trays were used in soda...

Brad Cross - Nostalgia Tymes
May 263 min read


Coca-Cola No Drip Holders: A Collectible Classic by Brad Cross
Between 1927 and 1948, Coca-Cola introduced a clever accessory that became a beloved piece of Americana: the No Drip Holder. Designed to...

Brad Cross - Nostalgia Tymes
May 52 min read


Heintz Pepsi Gullwing by Brad Cross
The Heintz Pepsi Gullwing was produced in the early 1940s and came with an Ice only and a much scarcer refrigeration model. I have owned...

Brad Cross - Nostalgia Tymes
Oct 21, 20221 min read


Walrus Soda Cooler by Brad Cross
The Walrus Manufacturing Company of Decatur, Illinois, was one of the many manufacturers that tried to cash in on the ongoing soft drink...

Brad Cross - Nostalgia Tymes
Jul 29, 20201 min read


The Coca-Cola Vendo Bottle Decapper: A Rare Piece of History by Brad Cross
If you’re a fan of Coca-Cola or love collecting vintage items, you might have heard of the Coca-Cola Vendo Bottle Decapper. This unique...

Brad Cross - Nostalgia Tymes
Jul 29, 20202 min read


Coca-Cola Decorative Series Vending Machines: A Stylish 1960s Experiment by Brad Cross
Coca-Cola has always been great at getting its drinks into every corner of the world—gas stations, diners, and even offices. In the...

Brad Cross - Nostalgia Tymes
Jul 29, 20203 min read


Vintage Coca-Cola Machines: A Price and Identification Guide to Collectible Coolers and Machines blog by Brad Cross
If you love old-school Coca-Cola stuff or enjoy collecting cool vintage items, Vintage Coca-Cola Machines: A Price and Identification...

Brad Cross - Nostalgia Tymes
Aug 9, 20192 min read
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