Montblanc - Carrera 550 - No reserve price - Mechanical pencil
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Selected by Roberto Posar
Has 25 years’ experience specialising in repairs, restorations, and appraisals.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Montblanc Carrera 550 mechanical pencil with a plastic body and steel fittings, Germany origin, dating from the second half of the 20th century (ca. 1970s), in good used condition with light scratches and two repaired hairline cracks, push-button mechanism for 0.9 mm leads, length 13 cm and diameter 1.2 cm.
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Description from the seller
The Montblanc Carrera 550 is a distinctive mechanical pencil from the 1970s, characterized by the bold, sporty design of Montblanc’s Carrera series. It features a lightweight resin body with contrasting black details, a prominent clip and the Montblanc emblem at the top. The pencil uses a push-button advance mechanism and is designed for 0.9 mm leads, giving it a noticeably more substantial writing line than later fine-lead mechanical pencils. The barrel ring is marked “MONTBLANC CARRERA GERMANY 550.” With its strong 1970s styling, characteristic colour contrasts and straightforward mechanical construction, the Carrera 550 is one of the most recognizable vintage Montblanc pencils of the period.
The pencil is in good pre-owned condition and has been carefully cleaned. Imperfections: light scratches and signs of use. There are visible two hairline cracks on the edge of the black barrel. They have been repaired and do not affect the pencil’s structure or use.
Seller's Story
International bidders are very welcome.
Please kindly note that shipments to destinations outside the EU customs territory and/or EU VAT area may be subject to import duties, local taxes, customs clearance fees, or other import-related charges.
Such charges are not included in the purchase price or shipping costs and, where applicable, are the responsibility of the buyer.
Buyers are kindly advised to take any potential import costs into consideration before bidding.
The Montblanc Carrera 550 is a distinctive mechanical pencil from the 1970s, characterized by the bold, sporty design of Montblanc’s Carrera series. It features a lightweight resin body with contrasting black details, a prominent clip and the Montblanc emblem at the top. The pencil uses a push-button advance mechanism and is designed for 0.9 mm leads, giving it a noticeably more substantial writing line than later fine-lead mechanical pencils. The barrel ring is marked “MONTBLANC CARRERA GERMANY 550.” With its strong 1970s styling, characteristic colour contrasts and straightforward mechanical construction, the Carrera 550 is one of the most recognizable vintage Montblanc pencils of the period.
The pencil is in good pre-owned condition and has been carefully cleaned. Imperfections: light scratches and signs of use. There are visible two hairline cracks on the edge of the black barrel. They have been repaired and do not affect the pencil’s structure or use.
Seller's Story
International bidders are very welcome.
Please kindly note that shipments to destinations outside the EU customs territory and/or EU VAT area may be subject to import duties, local taxes, customs clearance fees, or other import-related charges.
Such charges are not included in the purchase price or shipping costs and, where applicable, are the responsibility of the buyer.
Buyers are kindly advised to take any potential import costs into consideration before bidding.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
Carrera 550
Country of origin
Germany
Period
Second half 20th century
Material
Plastic, Steel
Manufacturer/brand
Montblanc
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.2 cm
Length
13 cm
