Olympia Monica | 1969 West German Icon | SM8 Mechanical Chassis with Leather Case
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Olympia Monica | 1969 West German Icon | SM8 Mechanical Chassis
The Collector’s Choice for a Reliable Luxury Experience
The Olympia Monica is a trusty and reliable manual typewriter, representing the absolute gold standard of West German manufacturing. This 1969 model is built upon the legendary SM8 chassis, offering the same "Panzer-grade" durability and high-precision typing rhythm as the world-famous SM9. Professionally cleaned and tested, this machine is a unique fusion of mid-century professional aesthetics and high-precision engineering—all housed in its rare, original leather carrying case.
| Specification | Details |
| Era | 1969 (The Peak of West German Mechanical Build) |
| Mechanical Chassis | SM8 (High-Performance Professional Series) |
| Manufacturer | Olympia Werke AG (Wilhelmshaven, West Germany) |
| Keyboard | Spanish QWERTY (Includes "Ñ" Key) |
| Mechanics | Fully Functional / Professionally Revised |
| Aesthetic State | Excellent / Original Two-Tone Grey & White |
| Case | Original Luxury Leather Transporting Case Included |
| Serial Number | 3813736 (Authentic & Verified) |
| Origin | Made in West Germany |
Detailed Condition Note
The aesthetic is in exceptional condition, featuring the classic Olympia "Saturn White" top shell and contrasting slate grey bottom. Mechanically, it strikes with the heavy-duty, crisp precision that only an Olympia can provide. Every key has been checked for fluid movement and a snappy return. This unit comes protected in a premium original leather case, a rare executive upgrade that has kept the machine in museum-quality condition. Please consult the high-resolution photos to appreciate the quality of this tool.
The Writer’s Choice
This is more than a gift; it is a sturdy legacy tool designed for a lifetime of stories. Whether you are a novelist seeking a distraction-free partner or a collector of high-end German industrial design, the Olympia Monica is a unique investment.
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SM8 Precision: Uses the legendary "basket shift" mechanism, making capital letters effortless and keeping your typing rhythm perfectly fluid.
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Executive Portability: The rare leather case offers a more elegant and protective transport method than standard plastic shells.
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West German Reliability: Built to a standard that modern manufacturing no longer pursues—all-metal internals designed for decades of daily use.
📏 Dimensions & Build:
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Height: 14 cm (5.51”)
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Length: 32 cm (12.60”)
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Width: 30 cm (11.81”)
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Weight: ~7.2 kg (including leather case) — Solid steel construction.
🚀 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$
(Please provide your phone number after making the order for easier delivery).
❤️ At El Rastro Antiques, we carefully restore vintage treasures. If your item doesn’t match the description or arrives damaged, we offer a FULL refund—no worries! ✅
Don't Hesitate in Contacting Us in case you have any questions or requests before placing the order by email or whatsapp. Enjoy Shopping!
Estimated delivery time 3-7 days
Let customers speak for us
These are the best typewriters on the market today. Meticulously restored, and cleaned, and they are working like they are brand new. I've bought two so far and will buy more from here in the future!
This is a gorgeous typewriter and looks brand new.
I am delighted with my rare Pluma 22 typewriter. It arrived in timely fashion, well-packed, and in full working order with its case and cover and two working ribbons. The price was not cheap, but reasonable for a typer that rarely turns up in the UK, and in full working condition despite being from the late 1960s. Seller was helpful. Only issue, if you're buying from the UK, they send via FedEx who will charge you a hefty tax and handling fee of 20-25%, so you need to factor this into the price if you're buying from another country. Seller did provide a discount to ease that blow. I'm very happy with my typewriter and would buy from them again.
El RastronAntiques did a fantastic job of describing their typewriter and delivering it. Lots of communication along the way assured me that they are reliable and that my item would arrive as expected.
My typewriter arrived as promised; quickly and in working order.
It looks brand new! From Spain to North Carolina, I’m happily amazed.
Olympia Traveller Deluxe, German, 1970s, securely packed, arrived intact and in perfect working order, reconditioned like new, a fully working antique, a small machine that meets my immediate need, making a one-off micro-book of 100 of my own haikus, written for this express purpose, arranged in used teabags sealed in beeswax and bound in cloth covers.
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.
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