Does anybody know of a company that sells radios with a custom appearance that would not look out of place in a classic car. I am looking for something circa 1959 that looks the part but will also work with FM stations.
Whilst I wish to be "in keeping " with the vehicle , I also want to be practricable.
Regards
Mike
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Look out a radio along the lines of a German-spec Blaupunkt Frankfurt. I recently bought a 1965 example (LW/MW/FM) from eBay Germany.
But don't expect the FM performance of even an el cheapo modern radio. Snag is they have no interference limiting circuits which was the making of FM in a car. These didn't arrive until about the mid '70s. You might be OK with strong local signals, though.
Check the last few issues of Classic & Sports Cars. They ran an article on a small firm which fits current FM tuners inside original cases to preserve the looks. Called something like The Vintage Wireless Company.
Geoff MacK
"Geoff Mackenzie" realised it was Fri, 4 Feb 2005 16:05:54 -0000 and decided it was time to write:
Vintage Wireless - Sales/repair/restoration of classic radios
174 Cross street, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7AQ, UK, Tel: 0161 973 0438 Fax: 0161 973 0438
I have a Kenwood KRC 3006 and 6 CD changer in my e-type.
The KRC 3006 was the last car radio from a 'name brand" that had the
1960s shaft mount format. They are discontinued, but you can buy a clone at:
That's the one.
Geoff MacK
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