Coral Cutie 1953 Arvin 758T AM Vacuum Tube Radio Rare Model Totally Restored and Sounds Great!
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Arvin in the 1950s is in excellent working condition. Cabinet is original factory coral pink painted Bakelite that has been refinished original color which is almost a perfect match. Bakelite cabinet was chipped and repaired. There is a hairline crack on the left lower front corner. The replacement grill fabric is in new condition with no rips, runs, or loose separated edges. Knobs are original and securely attached on this vintage radio. This retro radio is one of the better ones for listening purposes. This radio is over 60 years old! 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 65+ years or more of playing time! The tubes are working fine. No dial light not designed with one but can be added. 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. Clock works and keeps accurate time. Clock motor is silent no humming no buzzing no ticking noises. Alarm works. Clock time and alarm set time works. Sleep timer works. Appliance timer function works. The replacement power cord and plug are excellent 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.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 9" x 5.5" x 6" (l x w x h)
COLOR: coral pink looks reddish orang-ish
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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: Bakelite
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.