Working Amaya 86 Typewriter | Sleek Black & Grey 1980s Design
El Rastro Antique's Warehouses
Regular price
$199.00
The Collector’s Choice for a Reliable Luxury Experience
The Amaya 86 is a trusty and reliable manual typewriter, representing the height of playful, modernist European design from the late 1970s. Celebrated for its bold, blocky typography and high-contrast aesthetic, the Amaya 86 combines an eye-catching shell with the time-tested, rugged metal mechanics of eastern European engineering. Professionally cleaned, polished, and tested, this unit is in absolute mint condition, offering an incredibly smooth carriage glide and a snappy tactile response.
| Specification | Details |
| Era | Late 1970s (The Retro-Geometric Era) |
| Mechanical Design | Maritsa Variant (High-Reliability Metal Internals) |
| Keyboard | Spanish QWERTY (Includes "Ñ" Key) |
| Mechanics | Fully Functional / Mint Working Order |
| Aesthetic State | Mint Condition / Impeccable Gloss & Finish |
| Case | Original Matching Transporting Case Included |
| Origin | European Manufacturing & Design |
Detailed Condition Note
The aesthetic is in pristine, mint condition. The high-gloss slate blue ribbon cover and contrasting light grey body panels are flawlessly preserved, entirely free from the scratches, cracks, or yellowing that usually plague plastics from this decade. Mechanically, it operates like a dream. The typebar alignment is perfectly straight, the carriage return lever pulls smoothly, and the keys strike with a light, snappy mechanism that requires very little effort. It comes complete with its original protective transporting case, keeping this mid-century survivor safe for decades to come. The backspace key is missing and the color selector needs to be slightly adjusted.
The Writer’s Choice
This is more than a gift; it is a sturdy legacy tool for a lifetime of stories. Whether you are a creative writer looking for an inspiring, high-energy analog companion to sit on your desk or a seasoned collector tracking down rare, distinctively branded typography variants, the Amaya 86 is an elite investment.
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Bold Graphic Identity: The oversized, stylized "AMAYA" text mask makes this machine instantly recognizable and a massive conversation piece for any interior space or design studio.
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Proven Mechanical Core: Beneath its stylized retro exterior lies a solid steel basket design built for durability, ensuring jam-free typing performance.
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Flawless Presentation: Coming in a state that looks as if it were plucked directly off a showroom shelf in 1978, this unit is the definition of a true collector's grade find.
📏 Dimensions & Build:
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Height: ~9.5 cm (3.74”) — Sleek, compact profile.
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Weight: ~4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) — Solid metal mechanics wrapped in a lightweight portable shell.
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Footprint: 30 cm x 32 cm (11.8” x 12.6”)
🚀 Premium Express Delivery
We ship FAST & SECURE via FedEx. Your Olivetti is double-boxed and professionally cushioned with custom internal bracing to ensure this teal treasure arrives safely in 3-7 days.
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✔️ FREE: European Union, UK, USA & Canada (3-7 Days Delivery)
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✔️ Fixed Price Everywhere Else: 45$
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Great service and communication. Superb packing and delivery.
This is a beautiful antique. I am so pleased with this typewriter. I will treasure it- and write so many letters!
Amazing machine, packaging and great dealing with will buy again in the future!!! Amazing super happy
Excellent service, typewriter was very well packed and it's even better than expected. Amazing machine for 50 years old.
Simply the best service! Thank you!
Evgny was great from beginning to end in the purchasing of this typewriter. The shipping was fast and reliable. I highly recommend doing business with this company!!!
Excellent service. The typewriter was as described, and was sent carefully packaged to avoid damages.
Works perfectly! Arrived safely and well packaged.
Some universal ribbon spools may slip if they don't lock into the slot on the machine. I held mine in place with a Doonail sticker and everything is working perfectly.
Great shipping arrived as described.
This typewriter arrived earlier than expected, well wrapped and padded to ensure no damage, and exactly as shown in the photos and description. All of the keys and functions are working properly and smoothly. It came with two ribbons that are working perfectly. The case closes securely over the typewriter and the color is vibrant with very little wear and tear marks. The seller was very communicative along the way and delivered on everything promised. I’d highly recommend them to others!
A wonderful typewriter! I had a minor issue with the drawstring but I was able to resolve it very quickly with Evgeny’s help. Works like a charm. Thank you!
Evgeny was very attentive, the typewriter is in very good condition, at a reasonable price and he packed it very well for shipping. 10/10
The seller, Evgeny, was very responsive to messages and polite. The item was exactly as described and packaged extremely well. Would buy from this seller again!
All as represented for the item. Very pleased with item and the seller. I would definitely use the seller again and recommend the seller to anyone else.
Only surprise was the tariff after the FedEx delivery here in the US.
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