Fully restored La Pavoni Europiccola Franken with salvaged parts and Titanium Bong Isolator

Fully restored La Pavoni Europiccola Franken with salvaged parts and Titanium Bong Isolator

This is my very first Franken La Pavoni lever machine—built entirely from salvaged parts collected over time from customers who didn’t want to throw them away. Rather than letting these pieces go to waste, I decided to give them new life in a project with both character and history.

The machine proudly carries its “war signs”—cosmetic imperfections that show its journey. A perfect look was never the goal; instead, this project is about uniqueness, sustainability, and preserving the stories behind the parts. That’s why I chose the name Franken.

At the same time, the machine has some impressive highlights:

• A Titanium Bong Isolator

• Several new gold-plated parts

• The finest Peacock shiny grate to complement its look

The result is a Fully restored La Pavoni Europiccola Franken with salvaged parts and Titanium Bong Isolator that may not be flawless in appearance, but is truly one-of-a-kind. It’s a machine with history, character, and the ability to pull excellent espresso for years to come.

For me, it looks a little crazy—but it works beautifully and makes some of the best espresso possible!