Underwood Champion Portables - 1940 & 1936

Here we are talking a pair of mint Underwood Champion De Luxe portables.

The Champion was the high end model of the Underwood line with a better finish, nickeled parts, a nicer carrying case along with a few extra features such as a tabulator.

1940 model Underwood Champion

You will see the high gloss 1940 model from time to time, but seldom in mint condition. However the real find here is the 1936 model, which very few of were manufactured, as the Champion was originally only some $20.00 more than the Universal model . This was still a good bit of change to the average working guy or gal back in the 30's.

1936 model Underwood Champion