Triumph Contessa, Green Manual Vintage Typewriter, AZERTY, Serviced

Triumph Contessa, Green Manual Vintage Typewriter, AZERTY, Serviced

About:
The Triumph Contessa is a charming manual vintage typewriter from the early 1970s. Likely inspired by the Olivetti Valentine, which was launched a few years earlier, as well as the broader design trends of the era, the Contessa stands out on its own and doesn't feel like a mere imitation.
Triumph, a German brand, was the first to mass-produce typewriters in the country, starting in 1898. The company originally began in 1886, manufacturing bicycles and automobiles. After acquiring several American patents on early typewriter mechanisms, Triumph successfully ventured into typewriter production.

Specifications:
Made in 1976
Design: Designed by engineers working for the manufacturer
Serial number: 5897115
Body: plastic
Colour: new dark green
Keyboard layout: AZERTY
Font size: Pica 10 cpi (characters per inch)

Features and benefits:
It features a French AZERTY keyboard, optimised for French speakers

Condition:
All keys, the carriage, and internal mechanisms function well. It comes with the original hard case, and a ribbon is installed, ready for immediate use.
The typewriter is sold as-is, with no deep cleaning performed. It shows light cosmetic wear typical of age and prior use, but retains a clean, appealing look overall. A great choice for writing, display, or collecting.