Pink and Black 1959 CBS Model 2160 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Cute As A Button!
DESCRIPTION: This antique radio was manufactured and marketed by CBS as Model 2160 in 1959 time frame. These vintage radio models were usually molded in black or white. Sometimes the grills are factory painted blue, pink or yellow. A wonderful vintage tabletop vacuum tube AM radio in excellent working and physical condition. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. The cabinet is original shiny black plastic. Absolutely stunning color combo! Original factory molded color through and through. No cracks, chips, or major scratches. The front pink grill was originally pink and has been repainted same matching pink color. The iconic tri-star tuning knob is original and securely attached in excellent original condition with no discoloration to the bronze tri-star. This retro radio is almost 60 years old! No dial light. Not designed with one. There are no smudges or rub-off on dial lettering. The tuning dial works fine. The original power cable is securely attached and in excellent condition with no breaks, no cracks, no brittleness. No exposed wiring. 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. The vintage 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.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 10" x 5.5" x 6" (l x w x h)
COLOR: black with painted pink grill
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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