Sahara Taupe Mid Century 1957 Motorola Model 5C27N-1 Vacuum Tube AM Clock Radio! Excellent Condition! Sounds Great!
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Motorola in 1957 in excellent working and physical condition. Original rare factory tan molded color. One of the rarest original factory colors for this Motorola model.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
CABINET CONDITION: No cracks, chips or major scratches. A previous owner drilled out a power 1/4" hole to mount a power indicator light on the front grill top row. It has since been filled and repainted. There is a hairline heat crack on top in the middle of the lower plateau. Heat cracks are common for this model by Motorola. A heat shield has been added internally to minimize further heat cracking in the future. No other external repairs or repaints. None needed. This is a factory original molded in tan through and through. The silver metal front fascia is not scratched or dinged. Usually there's scratches and/or dings.
LOGO: Motorola label on front speaker grill is original not missing. A few letters in Motorola are faded or rubbed off.
KNOBS: The knobs are in excellent condition. The clear tuning knob surround is not cracked but is slightly yellowed which is common for plastic of this age.
INTERNA:L 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 unless you operate near modern megahertz devices. 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.
CLOCK: The clock works and keep accurate time. Clock motor is silent no humming no buzzing no ticking noises. The alarm works. The clock and alarm set function work. There is a appliance timer function in back. No cracks on clear dial clock face. This vintage radio has no missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on clock dial lettering. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping.
BACKING BOARD: Backing board is in great condition with crisp square corners.
POWER CORD: The original power cord and plug are excellent original working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.
PROVENANCE: 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.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 15" x 5" x 5.5" (l x w x h)
COLOR: tan
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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