SOLD! - Dec 9, 2017 - SEA GREEN Mid Century Retro Jetsons 1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Tube AM Radio Works Amazing! - [product_type} - Motorola - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec 9, 2017 - SEA GREEN Mid Century Retro Jetsons 1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Tube AM Radio Works Amazing! - [product_type} - Motorola - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec 9, 2017 - SEA GREEN Mid Century Retro Jetsons 1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Tube AM Radio Works Amazing! - [product_type} - Motorola - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec 9, 2017 - SEA GREEN Mid Century Retro Jetsons 1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Tube AM Radio Works Amazing! - [product_type} - Motorola - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec 9, 2017 - SEA GREEN Mid Century Retro Jetsons 1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Tube AM Radio Works Amazing! - [product_type} - Motorola - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec 9, 2017 - SEA GREEN Mid Century Retro Jetsons 1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Tube AM Radio Works Amazing! - [product_type} - Motorola - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec 9, 2017 - SEA GREEN Mid Century Retro Jetsons 1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Tube AM Radio Works Amazing! - [product_type} - Motorola - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec 9, 2017 - SEA GREEN Mid Century Retro Jetsons 1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Tube AM Radio Works Amazing! - [product_type} - Motorola - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec 9, 2017 - SEA GREEN Mid Century Retro Jetsons 1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Tube AM Radio Works Amazing! - [product_type} - Motorola - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec 9, 2017 - SEA GREEN Mid Century Retro Jetsons 1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Tube AM Radio Works Amazing! - [product_type} - Motorola - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec 9, 2017 - SEA GREEN Mid Century Retro Jetsons 1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Tube AM Radio Works Amazing! - [product_type} - Motorola - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec 9, 2017 - SEA GREEN Mid Century Retro Jetsons 1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Tube AM Radio Works Amazing! - [product_type} - Motorola - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec 9, 2017 - SEA GREEN Mid Century Retro Jetsons 1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Tube AM Radio Works Amazing! - [product_type} - Motorola - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec 9, 2017 - SEA GREEN Mid Century Retro Jetsons 1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Tube AM Radio Works Amazing! - [product_type} - Motorola - Retro Radio Farm
SOLD! - Dec 9, 2017 - SEA GREEN Mid Century Retro Jetsons 1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Tube AM Radio Works Amazing! - [product_type} - Motorola - Retro Radio Farm

SOLD! - Dec 9, 2017 - SEA GREEN Mid Century Retro Jetsons 1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Tube AM Radio Works Amazing!

Vendor
Motorola
Regular price
Sold out
Sale price
$ 979.00

SEA GREEN Mid Century Retro Jetsons 1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Tube AM Radio Works Amazing!

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

COLOR: Sea Green

YOUTUBE VIDEO hereI live in rural Connecticut and there's only one radio station that comes in loud and clear depending on the day.

ADD BLUETOOTH MP3: Plays MP3 with cable or wirelessly from any MP3 playing device over 30 ft. Includes 3.5mm to mono RCA cable. Just plug in your MP3 player or connect wirelessly via Bluetooth. Works with any iPod, iPAD, iPhone, or Android. Switch from MP3 to AM radio with rocker switch installed on back panel. See details here

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DESCRIPTION: It's not too often you come across one of these in a stunning rare green color! The cabinet is factory original urea plastic which is a hard inflexible plastic that predates styrene plastics found everywhere today. The condition of this particular cabinet is excellent. Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Motorola in 1957 in excellent+ working condition. This design is called the turbine radio for obvious reasons. The clear cone is shiny and original and securely attached. There is one small scratch approximately center of cone. No other major scratches on the nose cone. No chips or dents or discoloration any where on the cabinet. There is a microscopic heat crack on the top back left which is difficult to see without looking really close up. All original green color is very much sought after for its rarity. Original factory molded color not painted. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. Nice deep rich tone. This radio is over 50 years old!  The knobs are in excellent condition. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on tuning dial lettering. The clear bezel is securely attached no cracks or scratches. The tuning dial works fine and smooth no slipping. 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. Backing board is in good condition with crisp square corners. The power cord and plug are good original working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. Comes from non-smoking, mature, clean professional environment no pets. When this radio was new, tailfins were all the rage! This thing belongs in a museum!

 

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