Bonnet Blue 1959 Motorola Model 5C13B Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio Excellent Condition and Sounds Great!
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM clock alarm radio manufactured by Motorola in the 1959 in excellent physical and working condition. Last one we sold on our site like this was 2023.
SOUND QUALITY: This radio picks up AM stations real clearly and very loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory shiny molded in blue. All original factory molded colors through and through. No repaints no touch-ups no over sprays. No chips or major scratches or missing pieces. There is a repaired hairline heat crack on top that has been reinforced from underneath. The front clock clear cover is transparent with no cracks, chips or hazing.
KNOBS: Factory original volume and tuning knobs are securely attached. Not missing gold metal center inserts. The tuning dial works fine. No cracked posts. Original factory matching two clear clock function knobs.
LOGO: No missing logos. Often, these Motorola aluminum logos go missing.
DIAL LIGHT: NO clock or tuning dial light. Not designed with one, but can be added for an extra charge.
CLOCK: Clock works and keeps accurate time. Clock motor is silent. Clock and alarm set functions work. Sleep function works. Wake to radio alarm or alarm buzzer works.
INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: 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. One off the Intermediate Frequency Transformers (IFTs) has been rebuilt to ensure static free performance. 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. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected.
POWER CORD: The replacement new power cord and safety polarized plug are good original working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.
BACKING BOARD: Original backing board is intact, securely attached, legible printing.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing bottom factory label is missing.
PROVENANCE: Was gently used then stored in a dry cool environment for a long period of time. No evidence of prolonged exposure to moisture, smoking, cooking grease, pets or carpet.
COLOR: blue
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DIMENSIONS: Approximately 13.5" x 5" x 6" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 4lbs 5 oz
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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.