Olivetti Underwood Lettera 33 Vintage Typewriter " The Godfather " -
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:899421 | Modified Item: No |
| Year: 1966 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain |
| Features: Portable, With Case | Material: Plastic |
| Vintage: Yes | Type: Manual |
| Brand: Olivetti |
This is the model used by Francis Ford Coppola to write the screenplay for The Godfather. It is basically a Lettera 32 with a different look, in fact, the serial # from this one seems to be from a 1968 lettera 32, possibly before they started a number scheme for this model. The machine is small and lightwieght, yet solid an durable.
The Lettera 33 has a 'basket shift' mechanism which allows a smoother typing experience since only the 'basket' of type bars moves up and down. Most ty...pewriters of this size have the 'carriage shift' meaning that the whole roller (platen) with the paper and all moves up and down, often with a clunk.
1966 serial #1706751 with 12 pitch Olivetti Distinctive Elite Heavy Face type font.
This machine has been completely disassembled and detail cleaned. Worn parts replaced, and adjustments made. The Platen has been reconditioned for longer life and better paper grip and imprinting. It has been tested and is in excellent working condition (see type sample) It comes with original tote bag case (minor repairs have been made to this as well to insure full functionality) and a fresh ribbon installed. I usually repaint the typewriters I work on, except when they are in as great shape as this one. It is an excellent example of its kind from this time period.
The Lettera 33 has a 'basket shift' mechanism which allows a smoother typing experience since only the 'basket' of type bars moves up and down. Most ty...pewriters of this size have the 'carriage shift' meaning that the whole roller (platen) with the paper and all moves up and down, often with a clunk.
1966 serial #1706751 with 12 pitch Olivetti Distinctive Elite Heavy Face type font.
This machine has been completely disassembled and detail cleaned. Worn parts replaced, and adjustments made. The Platen has been reconditioned for longer life and better paper grip and imprinting. It has been tested and is in excellent working condition (see type sample) It comes with original tote bag case (minor repairs have been made to this as well to insure full functionality) and a fresh ribbon installed. I usually repaint the typewriters I work on, except when they are in as great shape as this one. It is an excellent example of its kind from this time period.
