Hot Pink 1959 Philco Model F743-124 AM Vacuum Tube Clock Radio Rare Color Sounds Great!
DESCRIPTION: This hottie once turned all the boys heads. Now, time has left its mark on her face. Should be appreciated for what it is not what it isn't. She still sings beautifully and one of the rarest colors of the era: hot pink. Not carnation pink not coral or salmon pink. As hot a pink as manufacturers could make for the time. Tabletop vacuum tube AM radio manufactured by Philco in 1959 in excellent+ working and physical condition.
CABINET CONDITION: No cracks chips or major scratches. Cabinet is original factory molded glossy hot pink color. No exterior repairs or repaints. None needed. This radio is over 60 years old!
SOUND QUALITY: This vintage radio picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
KNOBS: The tuning dial works fine. Not missing center gold cap. All the black dial numbers are crisp and clear. No missing little clock knobs. The clock function and sleep timer knobs are original, matching, no flaps broken off.
CLOCK: Clock works and keeps accurate time. Clock motor is silent. Clock and alarm set functions work. Sleep function works. Alarm works. The clock face is original and in excellent condition with no rust, oxidation, fading or rubbed off numbers.
DIAL LIGHT: Clock face is not lighted when radio is turned on but can be added for extra charge.
INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with high quality modern equivalents. 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 radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection.
POWER CORD: The replacement power cord and plug are excellent original working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring. \
BACKING BOARD: Original backing board is intact with crisp square corners.
FACTORY LABELS: Bottom factory labels are mostly there and legible.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 11" x 6" x 6.5" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 3 lbs 13 oz.
COLOR: Pink and white
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Product: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.
Category: radio
Cabinet construction: plastic
Period: 1950s
Country of manufacture: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.
Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier