The Fracino Retro FCL1 brings the romance of the 1950s espresso bar to your counter — a single-group lever machine crafted entirely in Britain from highly polished stainless steel, with the quality components and timeless silhouette to match.

Operated by a brass-bodied lever group with a stainless steel shower plate, the FCL1 puts the art of espresso firmly in the barista's hands. A large-capacity copper boiler — heated by a multiple-looped element, gas, or both — delivers consistent steam and extraction pressure, controlled by a triple-contact pressure switch for reliable, low-maintenance performance. An automatic water level system with electronic control unit and solenoid valve keeps operation smooth during busy service.

Available in electric or gas configurations, the FCL1 is equally at home in a boutique coffee shop, a restaurant, or a mobile catering setup.

Key Features

• 1-group lever operation — semi-automatic, hands-on espresso control
• Copper boiler with multiple-looped element (electric, gas, or dual-fuel)
• Brass-bodied lever group with stainless steel shower plate
• Triple-contact pressure switch for consistent, reliable pressure
• Automatic water level system — probe, electronic control unit & solenoid valve
• 130mm group clearance — accommodates standard portafilters
• Easy-clean steam tubes
• Stainless steel 304 case, waste tray, and cup tray
• Fully manufactured in Britain to modern safety standards