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OM 665 S MM Zagato

1927Coachwork by Zagato

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1927
Engine
Straight-6
Type
One-off
Production
1
Displacement
1,991 cc

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 Zagato (1927) was coachbuilt by Zagato. Developed during the late 1920s, the OM 665 S MM Zagato emerged as a notable model from Officine Meccaniche, reflecting the era’s shift towards more performance-oriented vehicles. The coachbuilding process emphasized aerodynamic proportions and lightweight construction, utilizing advanced techniques for the time, which contributed to a streamlined aesthetic representative of Zagato’s design philosophy.

Mechanically, the model was powered by a 6L inline-six engine, which provided adequate performance for both urban and competitive settings. The chassis design was robust, featuring a conventional layout with a focus on stability and handling, crucial for its intended use in motorsport and daily driving.

Production details indicate a limited run, with surviving examples documented in various collections, underscoring the model’s significance within the automotive heritage of the period. The chassis was engineered to accommodate the demands of both coachbuilding and mechanical performance, ensuring that it met the expectations of its era.

Documentation indicates that the OM 665 S MM Zagato was displayed at several automotive exhibitions, where it garnered attention for its design and engineering. 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
1
Production type
One-off

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
Straight-6
Displacement
1,991 cc
Specification notes
The 1927 S MM baseline is limited to the 1991 cc six-cylinder specification. Published power figures vary by exact car/tune and remain unstructured.

Design & manufacture

Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Zagato
Manufacturer · Documented
OM

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2021 — Special Edition General · legacy_preserved
Date
2021
Chassis
General

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.

Villa d’Este General · From the historical archive
Date
2021
Chassis
General

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource type
Zagato Atelier — OM 665 S MM Zagato (1927) www.zagato.it Coachbuilder first party archive
1000 Miglia technical database — OM 665 S MM Superba 2000 1000miglia.it Institutional event technical database

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history2 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Event

    Villa d’Este

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