#1950sradio

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...

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...

For just $319.00 BLUETOOTH MP3 Ready - Blonde 1950 General Electric Model 508 AM Clock Radio Works Great! DIMENSIONS: Approximately 12" x 6" x 6" (l x w x h) COLOR: Ivory YOUTUBE VIDEO here: https://youtu.be/XqyhwtN7cHc BLUETOOTH MP3: This particular radio has been modified to play Bluetooth MP3. Plays MP3 with cable or wirelessly from any MP3 playing device over 30 ft. Includes 3.5mm to mono RCA cable. Just plug in your MP3 player or connect wirelessly via Bluetooth. Works with any iPod, iPAD, iPhone, or Android. Switch from MP3 to AM radio with rocker switch installed on back panel. Sounds great! See details here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/216063337/add-bluetooth?ref=shop_home_active_1 DESCRIPTION: Understated and elegant. Very popular design back in the early 50s! Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by General Electric in the 1950 excellent working condition. Cabinet is original factory molded Bakelite with attractive red clock face. Factory painted gold grill. Top has been repainted ivory. The front metal fascia is in excellent condition with no rust, tarnish and little oxidation. All original everything. All knobs are original and securely attached. This radio is over 60 years old! The on off, sleep, and alarm set knobs are all present and working fine.These little knobs almost always go missing after all these years. The tuning dial works fine. No dial light. Not designed with one. The power cable is securely attached yellowed but in good working condition. The original cord was stronger and better quality than most. The power cord is not cracked or split or with exposed wiring. Clock works and keeps accurate time. Clock motor is quiet no humming buzzing or grinding sounds. Alarm works. Clock and alarm set function work. Sleep function works. 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 wi...

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...

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...

For just $319.00 BLUETOOTH MP3 Ready - Blonde 1950 General Electric Model 508 AM Clock Radio Works Great! DIMENSIONS: Approximately 12" x 6" x 6" (l x w x h) COLOR: Ivory YOUTUBE VIDEO here: https://youtu.be/XqyhwtN7cHc BLUETOOTH MP3: This particular radio has been modified to play Bluetooth MP3. Plays MP3 with cable or wirelessly from any MP3 playing device over 30 ft. Includes 3.5mm to mono RCA cable. Just plug in your MP3 player or connect wirelessly via Bluetooth. Works with any iPod, iPAD, iPhone, or Android. Switch from MP3 to AM radio with rocker switch installed on back panel. Sounds great! See details here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/216063337/add-bluetooth?ref=shop_home_active_1 DESCRIPTION: Understated and elegant. Very popular design back in the early 50s! Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by General Electric in the 1950 excellent working condition. Cabinet is original factory molded Bakelite with attractive red clock face. Factory painted gold grill. Top has been repainted ivory. The front metal fascia is in excellent condition with no rust, tarnish and little oxidation. All original everything. All knobs are original and securely attached. This radio is over 60 years old! The on off, sleep, and alarm set knobs are all present and working fine.These little knobs almost always go missing after all these years. The tuning dial works fine. No dial light. Not designed with one. The power cable is securely attached yellowed but in good working condition. The original cord was stronger and better quality than most. The power cord is not cracked or split or with exposed wiring. Clock works and keeps accurate time. Clock motor is quiet no humming buzzing or grinding sounds. Alarm works. Clock and alarm set function work. Sleep function works. 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 wi...

This is a 1950s Radio Show I found called DIMENSION X. This is the type of entertainment that people would listen to. It's pure and simple Sci-fi. It's fun and campy and worth a listen. I will be posting the rest of the series regularly... DIMENSION X - Episode #2 - "With Folded Hands"

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...