PISTACHIO GREEN Mid Century Retro Jetsons 1955 Motorola Model A4G Custom 6 Tube AM Radio Rare!
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 12" x 4" x 7" (l x w x h)
COLOR: Pistachio green, like a mint green.
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DESCRIPTION: Tabletop Tube AM clock radio alarm manufactured by Motorola in mid to late 50's timeframe in excellent+ working condition. Very rare model and original factory color combination. The back cover is painted metal. Industrial age proportions with a cold war look and feel. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. This radio is loud and clear as a bell! Great sounding tone. Cabinet is in excellent condition with no cracks. Amazing. This radio is over 50 years old! Motorola label on front speaker grill is in excellent condition. The knobs are in excellent condition. The painted metal grill has some oxidation spots. The metal mesh grill between the knobs is in excellent condition. 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 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. The power cord and plug has been repairede and routed through a new stress bushing 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. When this radio was new, tailfins were all the rage! This thing belongs in a museum!
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