Vintage Olivetti studio 46 suitcase typewriter designed by M. Bellini Spain 1970s

The cult, suitcase typewriter Olivetti Studio 46 designed by Mario Bellini in Spain in the early 1970s. Studio 46 was first produced in 1974 with a metal body and was produced until 1980 (starting with serial number 2100001). In 1980 they were changed to a plastic body with the serial number 273xxxx (not fully known). Both versions were produced in Spain. From 1987, they produced the machine as the Studio 45i starting with the serial number 800001, again in a metal case. It was made in Mexico. This machine is a Spanish machine with a metal body. (Version I). The machine is operational, in very good original condition, with slight signs of use. The machine comes with a characteristic plastic suitcase, the suitcase is in good condition - scratches and discoloration. Dimensions in the case: height 16 cm width 43 cm depth 46 cm Dimensions without case: height 14 cm width 42 cm depth 37 cm Dimensions in inches: in the suitcase: height 6.29 in width 16.92 in depth 18.11 in Dimensions without case: height 5.51 in width 16.53 in depth 14.56 in