throughout their production life (1963 through the mid-80's), the Autavias were stainless steel. Some coatings in the later years (gold-plated, gray, black and olive), but always steel.

let us know if you end up buying one.

jeff

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: hi all,

: i'm considering of purchasing my first vintage
: autavia (don't know which model yet), and
: was wondering the case material. Is it
: typically stainless steel or base metal ?

: thanks in advance,
: micce