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For just $269.00 Cream Ivory 1957 Motorola Model MK-56H Turbine Vintage Tube AM Radio Collectors Favorite! DESCRIPTION: This amazing antique radio in ivory is a classic and very collectible. This was a Canadian model. I cannot tell the difference inside or out between US model. The cabinet is factory original urea plastic which is a hard inflexible plastic that predates polycarbonate plastics found everywhere today. The condition of this particular cabinet is good. There is a hairline crack that goes around the perimeter of the bottom. The nose cone has been damaged. This type of cabinet was very susceptible to heat cracks along the top. This is one of the rare Motorola turbines without the crack. This vintage tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Motorola in 1957 in excellent+ working condition. This design is called the turbine radio for obvious reasons. The clear cone is shiny and original and securely attached. The clear plastic cone has stress fractures. Please review photographs carefully. This cone is very fragile and are very often damaged. Original factory molded color not painted. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. Nice deep rich tone. This radio is over 50 years old! The knobs are in excellent condition. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on tuning dial lettering. The Motorola "M" shows tarnish which is usual for this age of radio, but still looks good. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. The golden tuning dial does have several scratches due to wear and tear. 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 unless you operate near modern megahertz devices. The set ha...

For just $1019.00 Surf Green 1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Vintage Tube AM Radio Mint! DESCRIPTION: This amazing mint antique radio in a rare surf green color is worth checking out. The cabinet is factory original urea plastic which is a hard inflexible plastic that predates polycarbonate plastics found everywhere today. The condition of this particular cabinet is mint. This type of cabinet was very susceptible to heat cracks along the top. This is one of the only Motorola Turbines I have ever seen without the crack. I added a heat shield inside to prevent the heat crack from ever happening in the future. This vintage tabletop tube AM radio, manufactured by Motorola in 1957, is also in excellent+ working condition. This design is called the turbine radio for obvious reasons. The clear cone is shiny and original and securely attached. The clear plastic cone in clear and free of any blemish. This cone is very fragile and this one is in fantastic condition for an antique of this age. No other major scratches on the nose cone. No chips or dents or discoloration any where on the cabinet. All original sea foam green is very much sought after for its rarity. Original factory molded color not painted. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. Nice deep rich tone. This radio is over 50 years old! The knobs are in excellent condition. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on tuning dial lettering. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. The golden tuning dial does have several scratches due to wear and tear. This adds to the overall vintage mystic of the piece. 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 stati...

For just $199.00 Pastel Mocha Truetone Model 2063 AM Tube Radio DESCRIPTION: Beautiful and great sounding antique radio model from Truetone. This radio howls like a banshee! Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Truetone in 1960 in excellent working condition. No cracks, chips, or major scratches. The cabinet is in excellent condition otherwise. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. There is an antenna wire attachment with alligator click for even better reception! Beautifully proportioned design. Manufacturer calls it 'Pastel Mocha.' Cabinet is original factory molded in this color. No exterior repairs or repaints. None needed. Knobs are original and securely attached. No missing factory labels or stickers on back and bottom. This radio is over 60 years old! Some missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on raised lettering and insignia. 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 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 no pets. DIMENSIONS: Approximately 10" x 5" x 6" (l x w x h) COLOR: Pastel Mocha, a kind of beige. YOUTUBE Video here: https://youtu.be/GIjyzUYiWSc 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: ...

For just $269.00 Cream Ivory 1957 Motorola Model MK-56H Turbine Vintage Tube AM Radio Collectors Favorite! DESCRIPTION: This amazing antique radio in ivory is a classic and very collectible. This was a Canadian model. I cannot tell the difference inside or out between US model. The cabinet is factory original urea plastic which is a hard inflexible plastic that predates polycarbonate plastics found everywhere today. The condition of this particular cabinet is good. There is a hairline crack that goes around the perimeter of the bottom. The nose cone has been damaged. This type of cabinet was very susceptible to heat cracks along the top. This is one of the rare Motorola turbines without the crack. This vintage tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Motorola in 1957 in excellent+ working condition. This design is called the turbine radio for obvious reasons. The clear cone is shiny and original and securely attached. The clear plastic cone has stress fractures. Please review photographs carefully. This cone is very fragile and are very often damaged. Original factory molded color not painted. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. Nice deep rich tone. This radio is over 50 years old! The knobs are in excellent condition. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on tuning dial lettering. The Motorola "M" shows tarnish which is usual for this age of radio, but still looks good. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. The golden tuning dial does have several scratches due to wear and tear. 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 unless you operate near modern megahertz devices. The set ha...

For just $199.00 Pastel Mocha Truetone Model 2063 AM Tube Radio DESCRIPTION: Beautiful and great sounding antique radio model from Truetone. This radio howls like a banshee! Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Truetone in 1960 in excellent working condition. No cracks, chips, or major scratches. The cabinet is in excellent condition otherwise. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. There is an antenna wire attachment with alligator click for even better reception! Beautifully proportioned design. Manufacturer calls it 'Pastel Mocha.' Cabinet is original factory molded in this color. No exterior repairs or repaints. None needed. Knobs are original and securely attached. No missing factory labels or stickers on back and bottom. This radio is over 60 years old! Some missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on raised lettering and insignia. 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 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 no pets. DIMENSIONS: Approximately 10" x 5" x 6" (l x w x h) COLOR: Pastel Mocha, a kind of beige. YOUTUBE Video here: https://youtu.be/GIjyzUYiWSc 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: ...

For just $269.00 Cream Ivory 1957 Motorola Model MK-56H Turbine Vintage Tube AM Radio Collectors Favorite! DESCRIPTION: This amazing antique radio in ivory is a classic and very collectible. This was a Canadian model. I cannot tell the difference inside or out between US model. The cabinet is factory original urea plastic which is a hard inflexible plastic that predates polycarbonate plastics found everywhere today. The condition of this particular cabinet is good. There is a hairline crack that goes around the perimeter of the bottom. The nose cone has been damaged. This type of cabinet was very susceptible to heat cracks along the top. This is one of the rare Motorola turbines without the crack. This vintage tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Motorola in 1957 in excellent+ working condition. This design is called the turbine radio for obvious reasons. The clear cone is shiny and original and securely attached. The clear plastic cone has stress fractures. Please review photographs carefully. This cone is very fragile and are very often damaged. Original factory molded color not painted. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. Nice deep rich tone. This radio is over 50 years old! The knobs are in excellent condition. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on tuning dial lettering. The Motorola "M" shows tarnish which is usual for this age of radio, but still looks good. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. The golden tuning dial does have several scratches due to wear and tear. 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 unless you operate near modern megahertz devices. The set ha...