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
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 1 photographs
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source 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 |










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