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One example. Colors, sub-models, and production years vary; the machine you find may differ.
Olympia Model 8the postwar German standard
Before the SG, there was the Model 8. Smaller and lighter than the office juggernaut that succeeded it, but with the same Olympia precision that made the brand. A good first standard for someone who finds the SG intimidating.
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Where to find one
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Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Olympia Werke AG
- Origin
- West Germany (Wilhelmshaven)
- Years
- 1949–1960
- Form
- Standard
- Mass
- 14 kg
- Shift
- carriage-shift