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For just $199.00 ROSATA PINK and Brown Mid Century Retro Vintage 1964 Arvin Model 52R43 AM Tube Clock Radio Rare! DESCRIPTION: Rare and beautiful model. The contrasting pink and brown is such a unique color theme! This is one of the two models of all manufacturers from the 50s and 60s that features a neon gas bulb illuminated clock face so it never needs replacement! Can you believe it? Tabletop Tube AM clock radio alarm manufactured by Arvin in 1964 time frame in excellent+ working condition. Cabinet is original light rose and brown color. There is no characteristic crack on the top. There is a chip on the front bottom corner. There is a long hairline crack on the front top edge. Knobs are original and securely attached. The handle is built into the back of dial display. Very functional. This radio is one of the better ones for listening purposes. This radio is over 55 years old! No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on dial lettering. The tuning dial works fine. The power cable is securely attached. All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The tubes are working fine. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. The power cord and plug are good original working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. Comes from non-smoking, mature, clean professional environment. DIMENSIONS: Approximately 13" x 5" x 7" (l x w x h) COLOR: Rose pink and brown YOUTUBE VIDEO here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWRNAGMzovU ADD BLUETOOTH MP3 for $99 more: See info here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/216063337/add-bluetooth?ref=shop_ho...

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For just $819.00 CLOISONNE GREEN Mid Century 1952 Automatic Radio Mfg Tube AM Radio Cool Model Rare Color! DIMENSIONS: Approximately 13" x 4" x 6" (l x w x h) COLOR: Chartreuse Green YOUTUBE VIDEO here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03fp1hFOfCA. I live in rural Connecticut and there's only one radio station that comes in loud and clear depending on the day. ADD BLUETOOTH MP3 for $99 more: See info here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/216063337/add-bluetooth?ref=shop_home_active_2 ADD Amazon Echo Dot™ for $149 more. See info here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/606256941/add-amazon-echo-dot?ref=shop_home_active_1 DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Automatic Radio Manufacturing Co.in 1952 in excellent working condition. Very rare model in a very rare color. This radio evocative of Asian antiquity with an air of golden age deco. Original factory molded color not painted. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. Cabinet is in very good condition. There is a small hairline crack on the bottom. This radio is over 60 years old! The front facade is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or major scratches. The clock face clear bezel has a small chip at the top, The Automatic Radio Mfg decal is missing. The knobs are in excellent condition. The little black clock knobs are non original replacements. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on tuning dial lettering on the clock or radio tuning bezel. The clear bezels are securely attached with no major cracks or scratches or inclusions. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. The tuning indicator translucent green is in good condition a little faint. All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The tubes are working fine. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. There is no loud or pe...

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For just $499.00 WATERMELON PINK Retro Jetsons 1957 Olympic Model 408 Tube AM Clock Radio Totally Restored! DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM clock radio alarm manufactured by Olympic in 1957 excellent+ working condition. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. This radio is over 50 years old! Rare and desirable model from Olympic in late fifties time frame in bright original molded WATERMELON PINK. Yummy. Like Jolly Rancher Watermelon Pink. The previous owner's great-grandmother used it back in the 50's and 60's. Manufactured in Long Island City New York! How do you like that? Unusual offset clock design combined with its unseen bright watermelon pink hue makes this piece a one-of-kind design! The plastic cabinet is in excellent condition. No repaints no repairs needed. There is the slightest hairline crack starting on top at the back. So small it would be hard to photograph. No other cracks, chips, melted or missing plastic. No missing pieces. Original volume and tuning knob. The tuning knob has one radial crack that has been repaired. Volume knob was cracked in multiple pieces but then reglued. Functional but not perfect condition. The little clock on/off/alarm knob is a new replacement and securely attached. The clock is reasonably quiet and keeps accurate time. No major clock motor humming, buzzing, or cranking sound. The clock bezel is clear and transparent not yellowing. No cracks, hazing, or yellowing on dial face. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on clock dial lettering. No chips, tarnish, or bubbling on the clock fascia plate is evenly tarnished. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. This radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The clock works and keep accurate time. The alarm works. The buzzer works. The clock and alarm set function work. The original cable has been re-attached at the backing board and strengthened with a metal clip for stress relief. Cord...

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For just $519.00 SMITTEN BY BURLAP Forest Green Sparton Model 360 AM Tube Radio WORKS! DESCRIPTION: This is the radio you get when your chief product designer goes on vacation and the intern is put in charge of the concept design. Forest green and what? LIGHT GREEN BURLAP! I don't know whether to stare at it or poke my eyes out with my soldering iron! This must have been an inebriated attempt at grasping some micro-trend that never was back in the mid-fifties. Tabletop vacuum tube AM radio alarm clock manufactured by the venerable Sparton company in early to mid fifties in excellent working condition. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial. Cabinet is original condition top and sides original molded green plastic with light green mint or pistachio colored plastic burlap weave material. No cracks, chips, or abrasions on top front or sides. The bottom has various repaired cracks. No repaints. The only design of its kind. Black clock face and fantastic clear graphics. But, wait - there's more. Yellow knobs and lettering. Holy Jesus. This radio is over 50 years old! No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on dial lettering. The tuning dial works fine. Original power cable is securely attached no breaks, splits, or exposed wiring. All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. Comes from non-smoking, mature, clean professional environment. DIMENSIONS: Approximately 14" x 5" x 6" (l x w x h) COLOR: Forest Green and mint pistachio burlap plastic weave YOUTUBE VIDEO here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntsJdvVlQpM ADD BLUETOOTH MP3 for $99...

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For just $219.00 Burgundy 1955 Westinghouse H-436T5 AM Tube Retro Radio Very Sweet Sounding! DESCRIPTION: Beautiful glossy Westinghouse radio with great reception. All stations up and down the dial come in loud and clear. Dual speaker system sounds great! So retro! No cracks, chips or major scratches. Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Westinghouse in 1955 in excellent working and physical condition. Cabinet is original burgundy color. Knobs are original and securely attached. This radio is almost 65 years old! No dial light. Not designed with one. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on dial lettering. The tuning dial is in great condition and securely attached. The tuning dial is solid no slipping. The power cable is securely attached. All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The tubes are working fine. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. The power cord and plug are good original working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. Comes from non-smoking, mature, clean professional environment. DIMENSIONS: Approximately 12" x 6" x 7" (l x w x h) COLOR: Burgundy YOUTUBE VIDEO here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0kKfjtz4-4 ADD BLUETOOTH MP3 for $99 more: See info here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/216063337/add-bluetooth?ref=shop_home_active_1 ADD Amazon Echo Dot™ for $149 more. See info here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/606256941/add-amazon-echo-dot?ref=shop_home_active_2 Product: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product. Category: radio Ca...

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For just $509.00 Cimarron Red Dashboard 1953 Motorola 53H Tube AM Radio Excellent Plus Condition! DESCRIPTION: These red 53H's are getting harder and harder find. Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Motorola in 1953 in excellent plus condition. This radio is affectionately named the 'dashboard' model. A collectors favorite. Red is most sought after color. All original factory painted red Bakelite not repainted. No modifications, repairs, or repaints. No oversprays or touch ups. None needed. Typically, this model shows its wear and tear with paint loss on the upper front corners. This one has just a tiny bit of paint loss on the upper front corners! How can that be? There are some light spots of discoloration of the red paint but very little on this vintage radio of this age! When we first got this radio, we thought for sure it was repainted because the finish was in such good shiny condition. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. Bakelite cabinet is in excellent plus condition. No cracks, chips, scratches, dents, or dings on the cabinet. This radio is over 60 years old! White metal mesh grill was repainted original white color and is in excellent original condition with no dents, dings, rust, or warping. Motorola label on front speaker grill is in excellent condition. The knobs are in excellent condition. Bright red with little discoloration or fading. The gold metal inserts are original excellent condition. The left gold knob insert has some loss and discoloration but the right side is not tarnished. Please see the photo close-up. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on tuning dial lettering. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. Surprisingly, this model was not design with a tuning dial light. Seems like it should have. All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The tubes are working ...

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For just $609.00 LAVENDER LADY Bi-level Retro Jetsons 1957 Motorola 57CD Tube AM Clock Radio Stunning! DESCRIPTION: It doesn't get better than this! To say this radio is rare would be an understatement. Purple shades are the rarest colors to be offered in this era. Tabletop tube AM clock radio alarm manufactured by Motorola in 1957 excellent+ working condition. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. This radio is over 50 years old! No chips or major scratches. There is a thin hairline heat crack on top. No external repairs or repaints. None needed. This is a factory original molded in lavender. It is not cornflower blue or grey. It is absolutely stunning to behold. When was the last time you felt such a thrill to check the clock and see what time it was? Not missing Motorola label on front speaker grill. The knobs are in excellent condition. The clear tuning knob surround is not cracked or yellowed. The clear dial face has no stress cracks. Please see the photo close-up. The gold metal front fascia is not scratched or dinged. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on clock dial lettering. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The clock works and keep accurate time for a mechanical analog design. The alarm works. The clock and alarm set function work. There is a appliance timer function in back. The tubes are working fine. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations unless you operate near modern megahertz devices. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. Backing board is in good condition with crisp square corners. The power cord and plug are good original working condition with no cracks, o...

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For just $619.00 CHALFONTE Blue Retro Jetsons 1960 Truetone D2801 Tube AM Clock Radio WORKS DIMENSIONS: Approximately 13" x 3" x 6" (l x w x h) COLOR: Chlafonte Blue, like a late fifties, early sixties Thunderbird. Like mine: http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb363/hemicharger700/Allen%20Cars/1963%20Ford%20Thunderbird/IMG_2315_zpswzktpx1o.jpg YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrE17g59PDg&list=UUNXdUWfWZHpaDdrOyesz1Cw ADD BLUETOOTH MP3 for $99 more: See info here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/216063337/add-bluetooth?ref=shop_home_active_2 ADD Amazon Echo Dot™ for $149 more. See info here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/606256941/add-amazon-echo-dot?ref=shop_home_active_1 DESCRIPTION: Tabletop Tube AM clock radio alarm manufactured by Truetone in late 1950s or early 60s excellent+ working condition. Rare and beautiful. Embodies all the design quirks of the Jetsons, atomic age, space race era. So wacky! So kitschy! 50s gaud at its finest! This piece is totally sick! Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. The clock seems to keep good time. Put it this way: it's not digital. Cabinet is in excellent condition with no cracks, splits, or missing bakelite. No cracks on top. This radio is over 50 years old! No missing labels. The knobs are in excellent condition. The clear dial face has no cracks. The gold surround trim is a little oxidized but intact. The lettering on the tuning dial is crisp and intact. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The clock works and keep accurate time for a mechanical analog design. The alarm works. The buzzer works. The clock and alarm set function work. The tubes are working fine. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. There is no loud or pervasive hum. The...

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For just $319.00 WILD LOOKING MAROON FOOTBALL Retro Deco Modernist 1950 Sparton Model 132 AM Tube Radio Excellent Condition! DESCRIPTION: This is a rare and prescient design by the folks at Sparton. Looks current even by today's standards, but must have seemed bizarre and out of this world in 1950 when it was introduced. I like it better than the Zenith racetrack radio. Tabletop vacuum tube AM radio manufactured by the venerable Sparton company in early fifties in excellent to mint condition. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial. This radio is louder than most and clear as a bell. Cabinet is original condition top and sides in original factory molded maroon plastic. No chips, or abrasions on top front or sides. Miracle, considering the thin unsupported expanse of top plastic. There is a hairline crack beginning on top by the back edge. There is a cigarette burn on the front edge above the volume knob. There is a crack on the bottom center starting from the back that has been repaired and stabilized. There is a crack on the right side starting from the back. No repaints. No repaints, touch-ups or oversprays. None needed. The only design of its kind. Original black metal grill is in excellent condition. The little plastic volume and tone covers are in very good condition with no broken tabs, cracks, warping, or rub off lettering. This radio is over 65 years old! The tuning dial works fine. Original power cable is securely attached no breaks, splits, or exposed wiring. Numerous surface scratches on the bottom but no cracks, chips, or missing material not even by the screw holes. Original backing board in good condition. All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations. Th...

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For just $269.00 Bluetooth Ready - Burgundy Mid Century Modern Vintage 1953 General Electric Model 416 AM Tube Radio DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by General Electric in 1953 in excellent+ working condition. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial. This radio is in excellent working condition. This vintage radio has been modified to play music through a Bluetooth receiver that transmits through the great sounding original radio speaker. There is a small cigarette burn on the front edge between the knobs. There is also a crack on the back top toward the center that is not visible from the front. No other cracks, chips or major scratches. Cabinet is glossy burgundy color. Excellent original condition cabinet with no splits, or seams, abrasions, or missing pieces. Knobs are original and securely attached. No missing factory labels or stickers. This antique plays without need of external antenna attachment. This radio is over 65 years old! All the dial numbers are crisp and clear. The dial clear bezel is a little hazy. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on dial lettering. The tuning dial works fine. All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The tubes are working fine. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. The original power cord and plug is in good original working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. Comes from non-smoking, mature, clean professional environment. DIMENSIONS: Approximately 13" x 7" x 6" (l x w x h) COLOR: Burgundy YOUTUBE Video here: https://youtu.be...

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For just $199.00 ROSATA PINK and Brown Mid Century Retro Vintage 1964 Arvin Model 52R43 AM Tube Clock Radio Rare! DESCRIPTION: Rare and beautiful model. The contrasting pink and brown is such a unique color theme! This is one of the two models of all manufacturers from the 50s and 60s that features a neon gas bulb illuminated clock face so it never needs replacement! Can you believe it? Tabletop Tube AM clock radio alarm manufactured by Arvin in 1964 time frame in excellent+ working condition. Cabinet is original light rose and brown color. There is no characteristic crack on the top. There is a chip on the front bottom corner. There is a long hairline crack on the front top edge. Knobs are original and securely attached. The handle is built into the back of dial display. Very functional. This radio is one of the better ones for listening purposes. This radio is over 55 years old! No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on dial lettering. The tuning dial works fine. The power cable is securely attached. All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The tubes are working fine. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. The power cord and plug are good original working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. Comes from non-smoking, mature, clean professional environment. DIMENSIONS: Approximately 13" x 5" x 7" (l x w x h) COLOR: Rose pink and brown YOUTUBE VIDEO here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWRNAGMzovU ADD BLUETOOTH MP3 for $99 more: See info here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/216063337/add-bluetooth?ref=shop_ho...

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For just $819.00 CLOISONNE GREEN Mid Century 1952 Automatic Radio Mfg Tube AM Radio Cool Model Rare Color! DIMENSIONS: Approximately 13" x 4" x 6" (l x w x h) COLOR: Chartreuse Green YOUTUBE VIDEO here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03fp1hFOfCA. I live in rural Connecticut and there's only one radio station that comes in loud and clear depending on the day. ADD BLUETOOTH MP3 for $99 more: See info here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/216063337/add-bluetooth?ref=shop_home_active_2 ADD Amazon Echo Dot™ for $149 more. See info here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/606256941/add-amazon-echo-dot?ref=shop_home_active_1 DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Automatic Radio Manufacturing Co.in 1952 in excellent working condition. Very rare model in a very rare color. This radio evocative of Asian antiquity with an air of golden age deco. Original factory molded color not painted. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. Cabinet is in very good condition. There is a small hairline crack on the bottom. This radio is over 60 years old! The front facade is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or major scratches. The clock face clear bezel has a small chip at the top, The Automatic Radio Mfg decal is missing. The knobs are in excellent condition. The little black clock knobs are non original replacements. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on tuning dial lettering on the clock or radio tuning bezel. The clear bezels are securely attached with no major cracks or scratches or inclusions. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. The tuning indicator translucent green is in good condition a little faint. All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The tubes are working fine. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. There is no loud or pe...

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For just $499.00 WATERMELON PINK Retro Jetsons 1957 Olympic Model 408 Tube AM Clock Radio Totally Restored! DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM clock radio alarm manufactured by Olympic in 1957 excellent+ working condition. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. This radio is over 50 years old! Rare and desirable model from Olympic in late fifties time frame in bright original molded WATERMELON PINK. Yummy. Like Jolly Rancher Watermelon Pink. The previous owner's great-grandmother used it back in the 50's and 60's. Manufactured in Long Island City New York! How do you like that? Unusual offset clock design combined with its unseen bright watermelon pink hue makes this piece a one-of-kind design! The plastic cabinet is in excellent condition. No repaints no repairs needed. There is the slightest hairline crack starting on top at the back. So small it would be hard to photograph. No other cracks, chips, melted or missing plastic. No missing pieces. Original volume and tuning knob. The tuning knob has one radial crack that has been repaired. Volume knob was cracked in multiple pieces but then reglued. Functional but not perfect condition. The little clock on/off/alarm knob is a new replacement and securely attached. The clock is reasonably quiet and keeps accurate time. No major clock motor humming, buzzing, or cranking sound. The clock bezel is clear and transparent not yellowing. No cracks, hazing, or yellowing on dial face. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on clock dial lettering. No chips, tarnish, or bubbling on the clock fascia plate is evenly tarnished. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. This radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The clock works and keep accurate time. The alarm works. The buzzer works. The clock and alarm set function work. The original cable has been re-attached at the backing board and strengthened with a metal clip for stress relief. Cord...

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For just $519.00 SMITTEN BY BURLAP Forest Green Sparton Model 360 AM Tube Radio WORKS! DESCRIPTION: This is the radio you get when your chief product designer goes on vacation and the intern is put in charge of the concept design. Forest green and what? LIGHT GREEN BURLAP! I don't know whether to stare at it or poke my eyes out with my soldering iron! This must have been an inebriated attempt at grasping some micro-trend that never was back in the mid-fifties. Tabletop vacuum tube AM radio alarm clock manufactured by the venerable Sparton company in early to mid fifties in excellent working condition. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial. Cabinet is original condition top and sides original molded green plastic with light green mint or pistachio colored plastic burlap weave material. No cracks, chips, or abrasions on top front or sides. The bottom has various repaired cracks. No repaints. The only design of its kind. Black clock face and fantastic clear graphics. But, wait - there's more. Yellow knobs and lettering. Holy Jesus. This radio is over 50 years old! No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on dial lettering. The tuning dial works fine. Original power cable is securely attached no breaks, splits, or exposed wiring. All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. Comes from non-smoking, mature, clean professional environment. DIMENSIONS: Approximately 14" x 5" x 6" (l x w x h) COLOR: Forest Green and mint pistachio burlap plastic weave YOUTUBE VIDEO here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntsJdvVlQpM ADD BLUETOOTH MP3 for $99...

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For just $509.00 Cimarron Red Dashboard 1953 Motorola 53H Tube AM Radio Excellent Plus Condition! DESCRIPTION: These red 53H's are getting harder and harder find. Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Motorola in 1953 in excellent plus condition. This radio is affectionately named the 'dashboard' model. A collectors favorite. Red is most sought after color. All original factory painted red Bakelite not repainted. No modifications, repairs, or repaints. No oversprays or touch ups. None needed. Typically, this model shows its wear and tear with paint loss on the upper front corners. This one has just a tiny bit of paint loss on the upper front corners! How can that be? There are some light spots of discoloration of the red paint but very little on this vintage radio of this age! When we first got this radio, we thought for sure it was repainted because the finish was in such good shiny condition. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. Bakelite cabinet is in excellent plus condition. No cracks, chips, scratches, dents, or dings on the cabinet. This radio is over 60 years old! White metal mesh grill was repainted original white color and is in excellent original condition with no dents, dings, rust, or warping. Motorola label on front speaker grill is in excellent condition. The knobs are in excellent condition. Bright red with little discoloration or fading. The gold metal inserts are original excellent condition. The left gold knob insert has some loss and discoloration but the right side is not tarnished. Please see the photo close-up. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on tuning dial lettering. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. Surprisingly, this model was not design with a tuning dial light. Seems like it should have. All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The tubes are working ...

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For just $619.00 CHALFONTE Blue Retro Jetsons 1960 Truetone D2801 Tube AM Clock Radio WORKS DIMENSIONS: Approximately 13" x 3" x 6" (l x w x h) COLOR: Chlafonte Blue, like a late fifties, early sixties Thunderbird. Like mine: http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb363/hemicharger700/Allen%20Cars/1963%20Ford%20Thunderbird/IMG_2315_zpswzktpx1o.jpg YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrE17g59PDg&list=UUNXdUWfWZHpaDdrOyesz1Cw ADD BLUETOOTH MP3 for $99 more: See info here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/216063337/add-bluetooth?ref=shop_home_active_2 ADD Amazon Echo Dot™ for $149 more. See info here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/606256941/add-amazon-echo-dot?ref=shop_home_active_1 DESCRIPTION: Tabletop Tube AM clock radio alarm manufactured by Truetone in late 1950s or early 60s excellent+ working condition. Rare and beautiful. Embodies all the design quirks of the Jetsons, atomic age, space race era. So wacky! So kitschy! 50s gaud at its finest! This piece is totally sick! Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. The clock seems to keep good time. Put it this way: it's not digital. Cabinet is in excellent condition with no cracks, splits, or missing bakelite. No cracks on top. This radio is over 50 years old! No missing labels. The knobs are in excellent condition. The clear dial face has no cracks. The gold surround trim is a little oxidized but intact. The lettering on the tuning dial is crisp and intact. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The clock works and keep accurate time for a mechanical analog design. The alarm works. The buzzer works. The clock and alarm set function work. The tubes are working fine. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. There is no loud or pervasive hum. The...