Salvatore Espresso Systems Famosa E61 Automatic Single Boiler Espresso Machine

Description

Simply the best, handmade by a real Italian artisan. But don't take my word for it, read Customer Reviews from coffeegeek.com.
We have yet to meet the man, Salvatore, but reports "vary," which is what one might expect of an Italian welder/artist!
"A unique handmade machine of understated quality built to last a lifetime"
"A hand-built espresso machine made in the US by a true Italian craftsman, what more can I say?"
"To my way of thinking, Salvatore is the Enzo Ferrari of the espresso world..."
"Love it and pray it has put an end to upgrade fever. I think it has."
"NE PLUS ultra of home machines. Extremely well made."
"Top quality parts-reliable and predictable - among coffee loving friends I am the frickin' man"
"Still loving it" (1 yr follow-up)
"The Salvatore is beautifully made...built like a bank vault comes to mind"
"Excellent shots! Beautiful machine, heavy duty commercial quality, best warranty, by far the best espresso machine in its class"
"This unit delivers exactly what is promised: a solid machine that is simple to use yet delivers a perfect and consistent shot"
The Salvatore Famosa E61 is a handcrafted, boutique machine that
rarely comes on the used market
.
Solid
steel, brass, copper
...so it is heavy - approx. 50 lbs. Impeccable quality attested to by a 6 year warranty on new machines. Please see photos.
The Salvatore Espresso "Famosa" E61 hand made espresso machine is kind of a quirky marriage of American hot rod culture (heavy duty, custom, machine shop vibe) to European "jewel box" artisanal style.  Custom built in a shop in Solvang, CA, by Salvatore Cisaria, and thoughtfully packed with copper, brass, and commercial grade stainless steel espresso components.   The quality of the interior black frame is impressive.  Basically a "prosumer" or small commercial quality machine.
Specs -
This machine is the E61 auto group model and
has an E61 group head in it and is an automatic model where you power it on and it has buttons to start a single shot or a double shot (vs the non-automatic where you flip a switch to run the pump to pull your shot and then you turn it off).  It is a direct plumb model and has a connector for the direct plumbing connection.
The E61 group, the quirky low production numbers, and the actually "Made in California" factor, make this an interesting machine.  And it makes a nice espresso.  The vibe pump is hard plumbed to the reservoir making the vibration harder to dampen and results in a little more "vibe" noise that some.  But it's all good in this package of eccentricity.
The b
oiler is a 2 liter 1/8“ thick wall copper boiler with a lifetime manufacturer warranty.
3/4” brass top and bottom with a 2“ diameter heat exchange for brewing and steaming at the same time.
1500 watt heating element Pressure Gauge Pressure Relief Valve Anti-Burn Steam and Hot Water Wand.
64 oz. Water Reservoir E61 Commercial Brew Group with Thermal Siphon 3 way Group Valve Commercial Pressure Stat with lifetime warranty Electronic Controls Cup Warmer.
Retailed new @ ,900.00.
Dimensions:
Length: 18"
Width: 15"
Height: 14"
Excellent condition sold as-is, as pictured.
This machine is not only "heavy duty" but heavy (over 50 pounds).
FREIGHT SHIPPING IS AT YOUR EXPENSE.
I do have the original crate.  So come pick it up!