Sahara Taupe 1959 Motorola Model 5T27N-1 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Clean and Gorgeous Looking and Sounding!
Sahara Taupe 1959 Motorola Model 5T27N-1 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Clean and Gorgeous Looking and Sounding!
Sahara Taupe 1959 Motorola Model 5T27N-1 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Clean and Gorgeous Looking and Sounding!
Sahara Taupe 1959 Motorola Model 5T27N-1 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Clean and Gorgeous Looking and Sounding!
Sahara Taupe 1959 Motorola Model 5T27N-1 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Clean and Gorgeous Looking and Sounding!
Sahara Taupe 1959 Motorola Model 5T27N-1 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Clean and Gorgeous Looking and Sounding!
Sahara Taupe 1959 Motorola Model 5T27N-1 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Clean and Gorgeous Looking and Sounding!
Sahara Taupe 1959 Motorola Model 5T27N-1 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Clean and Gorgeous Looking and Sounding!
Sahara Taupe 1959 Motorola Model 5T27N-1 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Clean and Gorgeous Looking and Sounding!
Sahara Taupe 1959 Motorola Model 5T27N-1 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Clean and Gorgeous Looking and Sounding!
Sahara Taupe 1959 Motorola Model 5T27N-1 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Clean and Gorgeous Looking and Sounding!
Sahara Taupe 1959 Motorola Model 5T27N-1 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Clean and Gorgeous Looking and Sounding!

Sahara Taupe 1959 Motorola Model 5T27N-1 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Clean and Gorgeous Looking and Sounding!

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Motorola
Prix normal
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Prix réduit
$ 899.00

Sahara Taupe 1959 Motorola Model 5T27N-1 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Clean and Gorgeous Looking and Sounding!

DESCRIPTION: Never Before Seen Never Knew Existed model in this color. Tabletop tube AM clock alarm radio manufactured by Motorola in 1959 time frame in excellent physical and working condition.

SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment. 

CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory molded tan taupe plastic. Never seen one like it. No cracks, chips or major scratches or missing pieces. No heat cracks on top or melted heat vents in back. Factory installed heat shield has been added internally on the underside to prevent possibility of heat cracking in the future. The front bezel is without through cracks or chips or major scratches. No micro web stress or temperature caused cracks on front clear clock cover. All lettering is in excellent condition. Clock white back panel is in excellent condition with no stains, rust, and with clear numbers.

KNOBS: Original knobs are matching and securely attached. The tuning dial works fine no slipping no sticky spots. 

LOGO: No missing Motorola logo. Not peeling or faded.

DIAL LIGHT: No 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 no humming no buzzing no ticking noises. Alarm and clock set function works and goes off at the correct set times. Wake to radio or radio and buzzer. Sleep timer works. Clock and radio function lettering is clear and readable. 

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. 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: Original thick power cord and plug are in excellent working condition. No breaks, no splits, no repair with electrical tape, or other. No exposed wiring.

BACKING BOARD: Original backing board is in excellent conditionl. 

FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing bottom factory labels. 

DIMENSIONS: Approximately 15" x 5" x 5.5" (l x w x h)

WEIGHT: Approx 5 lbs 5 oz

COLOR: tan taupe

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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.


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