Working Amaya 86 Typewriter | Sleek Black & Grey 1980s Design
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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$
(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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This antique typewriter seller excels in customer service, communication, and packaging. Ships internationally from Spain with fast delivery. Items arrive as described, often professionally restored. Customers praise responsiveness, careful packaging, and work...