{"product_id":"citron-yellow-1957-motorola-model-5t23y-am-vacuum-tube-radio-rare-model-rare-color","title":"Citron Yellow 1957 Motorola Model 5T23Y AM Vacuum Tube Radio Rare Model! Rare Color!","description":"\u003cp\u003eCitron Yellow 1957 Motorola Model 5T23Y AM Vacuum Tube Radio Rare Model! Rare Color!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION: Tabletop vacuum tube AM radio manufactured by Motorola in 1957-58 time frame in excellent working condition. Very rare original citron yellow color. Molded yellows are really rare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations very clearly and very loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory molded yellow plastic. All original factory molded colors through and through. Not repainted. No touch up. No over spray. There are two small hairline heat crack on top that has been repaired and reinforced from below to minimize further cracking. Examples of this model series almost always have a crack on top by the back edge. There no chips, or major scratches or missing pieces. The tuning front fascia is in excellent condition with no water stains, no oxidation or discoloration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKNOBS:  Clear golden plastic tuning and and volume knobs. The tuning numbers are clear and readable no rub off.  No missing gold metal caps, that are smooth and shiny.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLOGO: No missing Motorola logo. \"M\" logo is original and not repainted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIAL LIGHT: None.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCLOCK: \u003cspan\u003eNo clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINTERNAL 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. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. Both Intermediate Frequency Transformer (IFTs) have been rebuilt to ensure static free performance. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOWER CORD: The original power cord and plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBACKING BOARD: Original factory backing board is in excellent condition and securely mounted. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: Bottom labels are not missing, intact, and readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePROVENANCE: Previous owner identity is not known. Was gently used then stored in a dry cool environment for a long period of time. No evidence of prolonged exposure to cigarette smoking, moisture, or pets. Was probably used in or near kitchen for much of its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS: Approximately 11.5\" x 5\" x 6.25\" (l x w x h)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT: 4 lbs 1 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOLOR: yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOUTUBE VIDEO \u003ca title=\"Citron Yellow 1957 Motorola Model 5T23Y AM Vacuum Tube Radio Rare Model! Rare Color!\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/pG1K_2uULMg\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD BLUETOOTH: See info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-bluetooth\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eADD A SMART SPEAKER: See info\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-amazon-echo-dot\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD DIAL LIGHT: See info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-tuning-or-clock-dial-light\" title=\"Add Tuning or Clock Dial Light\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: radio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabinet construction: plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of manufacture: USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motorola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44917281980469,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0417\/0865\/files\/FLBnaYnZMp3VmtUPvuPhoA4_0_gps_generated.png?v=1768403222","url":"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/fr\/products\/citron-yellow-1957-motorola-model-5t23y-am-vacuum-tube-radio-rare-model-rare-color","provider":"Retro Radio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}