Sea Green 1957 Motorola Model 57X1 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Loud As Heck! Awesome Color!
Sea Green 1957 Motorola Model 57X1 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Loud As Heck! Awesome Color!
Sea Green 1957 Motorola Model 57X1 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Loud As Heck! Awesome Color!
Sea Green 1957 Motorola Model 57X1 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Loud As Heck! Awesome Color!
Sea Green 1957 Motorola Model 57X1 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Loud As Heck! Awesome Color!
Sea Green 1957 Motorola Model 57X1 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Loud As Heck! Awesome Color!
Sea Green 1957 Motorola Model 57X1 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Loud As Heck! Awesome Color!
Sea Green 1957 Motorola Model 57X1 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Loud As Heck! Awesome Color!
Sea Green 1957 Motorola Model 57X1 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Loud As Heck! Awesome Color!
Sea Green 1957 Motorola Model 57X1 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Loud As Heck! Awesome Color!
Sea Green 1957 Motorola Model 57X1 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Loud As Heck! Awesome Color!
Sea Green 1957 Motorola Model 57X1 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Loud As Heck! Awesome Color!

Sea Green 1957 Motorola Model 57X1 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Loud As Heck! Awesome Color!

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Motorola
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$ 399.00

Sea Green 1957 Motorola Model 57X1 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Loud As Heck! Awesome Color!

DESCRIPTION: Vintage tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Motorola in 1957 time frame in excellent working and physical condition. Rare model in a rare color.

CABINET CONDITION: All original factory molded sea green color urea plastic. A hard quality plastic that predates polycarbonate plastics found everywhere today. Factory original molded colors through and through. Not repainted or no touch up. No chips or major scratches anywhere on cabinet. Hairline heat crack on top has been repaired from underneath. A heat shield has been installed to prevent further heat cracking. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on dial lettering. The chrome metal tuning trim is in excellent condition with no rust no oxidization and securely attached. No rust pimples no oxidation spots. Clear plastic tuning window is in excellent condition with no cracks and securely attached.

KNOBS: All knobs are original, matching and securely attached.

DIAL LIGHT: No dial light. Would seem like it would have a tuning dial light. Not designed with one. But can be added for an extra charge.

BACKING BOARD: Original backing board is intact with crisp square edges.

FACTORY LABELS:No missing factory labels

INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents. 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. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. 

POWER CORD: The brand new replacement power cord and saftey polarized plug are excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring. 

COLOR: green

DIMENSIONS: Approximately 14.5" x 7" x 7" (l x w x h)

WEIGHT: 7 lbs 6 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.
Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier

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