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OM 665 S MM Cabriolet Touring

1930Coachwork by Touring

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Manufacturer
OM
Base model
665 S MM
Coachbuilt version
Cabriolet Touring competition variant
Coachbuilder
Touring
Production period
1930
Body style
Cabriolet

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original price
Not documented
Latest recorded sale
Not documented

01 / THE STORY

History & context

The OM 665 S MM Cabriolet Touring (1930) was coachbuilt by Touring and designed by Giuseppe Seregni. Developed during the interwar period, this model represents the collaboration between OM (Officine Meccaniche) and notable coachbuilders, reflecting the trends in automotive design and craftsmanship of the era. The design process emphasized aerodynamic proportions and lightweight construction methods, which were integral to performance in the Mille Miglia races.

Mechanically, the OM 665 S MM featured a robust configuration, including a chassis that supported dynamic handling and stability at high speeds. Powered by a V8 engine, it was engineered for efficient power delivery, contributing to its competitive edge. The suspension system was meticulously designed to enhance ride comfort and road handling, aligning with the expectations of both the racing community and luxury car buyers of the time.

Production data indicates that the OM 665 S MM Cabriolet Touring was produced in limited numbers, reflecting the bespoke nature of the coachbuilding process. Surviving examples are recorded, highlighting the craftsmanship and attention to detail characteristic of Touring’s work. These vehicles were often showcased at prestigious automotive exhibitions, illustrating their significance within the context of automotive history. Documentation indicates that the combination of OM’s engineering prowess and Touring’s design innovation resulted in a model that remains of interest to automotive historians and researchers.

Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited
Production notes
Specialist design archive explicitly identifies the 1930 OM 665 S Mille Miglia Cabriolet by Touring. Existing Giuseppe Seregni attribution is retained but is not independently strengthened by this source.

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
6 cilindri in linea — donor/base OM 665 S/SS MM
Displacement
2,200 cc
Specification notes
DONOR_BASE_PROJECTION — base-model technical fields projected from BORSANI-OM-665-SMM-1930 because make/model/year match exactly. This does not assert that the coachbuilt/special vehicle retained identical tuning or performance.

03 / DESIGN, BODY & SUPPLIERS

Design, body & suppliers

Design & manufacture

Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Touring
Designer · Candidate
Giuseppe Seregni
Manufacturer · Documented
OM

Body form & construction

Body style
Cabriolet

04 / EVENTS & CHRONOLOGY

Events & chronology

No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.

09 / PERIOD ARCHIVE

Period photographs & advertising

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