Grey Olympia SM3 Typewriter, Working Vintage West German Case

Step into the golden age of mechanical writing with this Vintage Grey Olympia SM3 De Luxe Portable Typewriter. Manufactured in Wilhelmshaven, Western Germany, Olympia typewriters are globally revered as the "Mercedes-Benz of typewriters." Featuring a solid metal frame, classic cursive script badge, crisp QWERTY keys, and its original hard shell carrying case complete with cleaning brush accessory, this fully working machine delivers an exceptionally smooth, precise typing action.
A legendary workhorse and heirloom gift for authors, poets, journalers, or collectors of fine European engineering!

Key Features & Highlights

Brand & Model: Olympia SM3 De Luxe (Olympia Werke AG Wilhelmshaven)
Era: 1950s Mid-Century Modern
Color: Matte Industrial Grey with contrasting black keys and chrome accents
Origin: Made in Western Germany (West-Germany Western Zone)
Keyboard: QWERTY layout with British currency (£) key and tabulator control
Condition: Fully functional; smooth key strikes, responsive carriage return, and crisp strike mechanism.
Includes: Original hard shell carrying case with built-in brush holder clip and cleaning brush accessory.

Why You’ll Love It

The Gold Standard of Typewriters: The Olympia SM series is world-famous among novelists and collectors for offering the smoothest key touch, heavy-duty durability, and ultimate typing precision.
Timeless Industrial Aesthetic: The crinkle-finish grey body and classic chrome trim make this machine a stunning centerpiece on any desk, studio shelf, or writing nook.
Complete Collector Set: Comes preserved in its original West German hardshell case, featuring the intact interior accessory clip holding a vintage cleaning brush.

Condition Details

This typewriter is in working vintage condition. As a genuine 1950s machine, it displays minor, age-appropriate cosmetic wear that adds to its authentic historic character. The internal mechanical action is smooth, and the chrome accents retain a lovely shine. Please inspect all detailed photos for close-up views of the body, keys, serial/origin plate, and case.

What’s Included

1 x Vintage 1950s Grey Olympia SM3 De Luxe Typewriter
1 x Original West German Hard Shell Carrying Case
1 x Vintage Cleaning Brush Accessory (Mounted in case)

Shipping & Packaging

Carefully wrapped with extra-thick protective cushioning, carriage locked, and double-boxed to safeguard the heavy internal mechanics, body shell, and case during transit. Estimated delivery dates and full tracking will be updated at checkout.