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Rare 1st Generation La Pavoni Europiccola Lever Espresso Machine - $350 (berkeley)
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I got it from a nice old lady, cleaned it (see the inside and nice copper color of the heating element!), and tested that it heats and pulls shots. Note that the catch basin has NOT rusted out like most of these models. It's truly a collectors item that you can use every day!
This is the first generation that La Pavoni made. It has none of the pesky safety features of later models (like a grounded plug, a valve that stops emitting steam, etc.). It's a really fun way to get up close and personal with your espresso. Nothing is automated. It's all you and you have to learn to balance grind size, heat, pressure, grams in and grams out.