Based on 4 r/BuyItForLife mentions

Europiccola El Espresso Machine

$557.69

La Pavoni

La Pavoni Europiccola EL with chrome base (also known as EL8, EL11 and EPC8 ) - La Pavoni Europiccola is a lever machine well known for its style, classic look and quality. By lifting the lever, one raises a piston inside the group, allowing water under pressure to infuse the coffee in the filter holder. The lever is then lowered causing the piston to force the water through the coffee into the cup. The user can therefore vary the speed at which the water passes through the coffee ensuring it is made exactly to his requirements.

Reddit mentions

  • “I've had mine for 13 years, still going strong. Before this one, I had a La Pavoni Europiccola for 14 years.”
  • “La Pavoni Europiccola, if you’re looking for an espresso machine. (A manual, lever espresso machine specifically).  They aren’t cheap but they WILL last a lifetime (or at least…”
  • “I second the La Pavoni (specifically the Europiccola model).  I've seen machines that were decades old and still working well, only requiring occasional replacement of gaskets and…”
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Product details
Capacity
8 cups of espresso brewed
Water Tank Size
0.8 l
Milk System
Steam Wand, Steam Function
Pressure
Manual Pressure
Grind System
No built in grinder
Brew Style
Espresso
Brewing System
Piston operated, Makes one or two cups of espresso at a time
Brew Settings
Water Level Indicator, Pressurestat, Temperature light indicator
Depth
335 mm
Height
490 mm
Width
200 mm
Highlighted Features
Steam Wand, Pressurestat, Temperature light indicator, Water Level Indicator
Included Accessories
Coffee scoop, Filter Holder (Standard), Steam Wand (3 holes Nozzle Ø 1,2 mm), Tamper (ABS)
Use
Home
Top Use Cases
Making espresso
Type
Espresso machine, Lever Espresso coffee machine
Color
Chromed (Lever), Chromed (Base), Chromed (Boiler), Chromed (Brewing Unit)
Housing Material
All-steel construction
Subtype
Manual-Lever
Style
Lusso
Filter Type
Stainless steel filter baskets
Material
Brass (boiler), ABS (Drip tray drawer), Bakelite (Boiler Cap), Bakelite (Lever Handle)
Controls Type
Lever
Electric
Yes
Power Type
Electric
Wattage
950 W
Voltage
220-240V
Water Source
Machine boiler only
Automation Highlights
No (programmable)
Heating System
Boiler
Sustainability
ETL listed