Challenge Proofing Press (Vandercook clone). Electric.

For sale in good operating condition, Challenge 15MP proofing press. $5000.
This is a clone of the Vandercook SP-15 which Challenge made briefly in the early 1950s. That is to say, all replacement parts from the Vandercook SP-15 will work on it.
The press is motorized, but I have the arm, should you wish to return it to a manual. It has an adjustable lock up bar, and is set up to be type high, not proofing height (minus galley thickness). It’s 67” long, 27” wide, 44” high. The bed itself is 14” x 21”.
I’ve had the press for about 20 years, and for the first 10 years it was my main press and got regular use. The last 10 years it’s had occasional use for broadsides and LP sleeves.
I had the rollers re-surfaced when I first got it, but they are still in pretty good shape and do not need replacement. There is also an extra set of roller cores.
I have no way to deliver this, but can I recommend movers, and it’s a straight shot out, no stairs, etc.
Please contact me for more info, photos, etc.

UPDATE: THIS PRESS HAS BEEN SOLD
To the Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network where it will continue to provide joy and service for many years to come!

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