Special Edition 1990 FIFA World Cup "Italia 90" Olivetti Typewriter (Azure Blue)

Finished in the iconic shade of Azzurro—the legendary blue of the Italian National Football Team (Gli Azzurri)—this special edition Olivetti typewriter carries a rich piece of sports and design history.

Manufactured as part of the official press centre equipment sponsored by Olivetti for the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, this rare model was crafted specifically for journalists and sports writers reporting on the tournament. This machine is both a piece of world football history and a fully operational writing instrument.

Mechanical Condition & Workshop Restoration

• 100% Fully Functional: Professionally dismantled, deep-cleaned, segment-flushed, and mechanically recalibrated in our UK workshop.

• Smooth Typing Action: Responsive key return and smooth carriage movement, ready for daily writing, creative drafting, or display.

• Platen is like new, Not new, but not used or typed on much. 

• Fresh Black/Red Ribbon Installed: Fitted with a brand-new 1/2-inch black typewriter ribbon on original Olivetti plastic spools, 

  Cosmetic Condition

  • Body & Frame: Excellent overall vintage condition with light, authentic signs of age and minor superficial surface marks consistent with genuine 1990 press use.

  • Keycaps: Original keytops are clean, crisp, and fully legible with minimal vintage wear.

  • Carrying Case: Includes its original protective shoulder carrying case or bag.  

  Keyboard Layout & Technical Specifications

  • Brand & Model: Olivetti "Italia 90" World Cup Special Edition

  • Year of Manufacture: Circa 1990 (Italy)

  • Colour: Official FIFA Italia '90 Azure Blue (Azzurro)

  • Keyboard Layout: Authentic Italian QZERTY Layout

  • Typeface / Font: Classic PICA Typeface (10 characters per inch / 10 CPI)

  • Ribbon Compatibility: Standard 1/2-inch fabric ribbon (Group 4 / Olivetti spool fitment)

  A Collector’s Prize for Football & Typewriter Enthusiasts

  Whether added to a private football memorabilia collection, displayed in a sports library, or used for daily creative writing, the Italia 90 Olivetti represents a rare intersection of Italian industrial design, media history, and World Cup heritage.

  Worldwide Express Shipping & Safe Delivery

  We safely dispatch our restored typewriters globally from our UK workshop:

  • United Kingdom & US: Free tracked  delivery with all US tariffs paid. 

  • European Union (EU): Fast, duty-conscious delivery across all EU member states.

  • Middle East & Asia-Pacific: Tracked express shipping to UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Japan, Singapore, and Australia.

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