{"product_id":"vanilla-ivory-1955-travler-model-55c42-vacuum-tube-am-radio-rare-design-sounds-great-excellent-condition-1","title":"Vanilla Ivory 1955 Travler Model 55C42 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Rare Design! Sounds Great! Excellent Condition!","description":"\u003cp\u003eVanilla Ivory 1955 Travler Model 55C42 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Rare Design! Sounds Great! Excellent Condition!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Travler in 1955 in excellent working and physical condition. This was a higher end model for Travler. Rare design showcases mid-50s modern streamline design elements. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is in excellent condition. Original factory molded vanilla ivory color plastic. No cracks, chips, or major scratches. Not repainted. No over spray. Not touched up. No hairline cracks on top which is usual. Gold clock bezel is in excellent condition with no chips, no greening, hazing, some tarnish. The clear clock cover is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips or major scratches. The clock face is in excellent condition with no flaking, rust, discoloration or stains. Clock and radio function lettering is clear and readable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKNOBS: Factory original plastic volume and tuning knob. No broken or repaired attach posts. Matching three clock function knobs are securely attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIAL LIGHT: No dial light. Not designed with one but can be added for an extra charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINTERNAL ELECTRONICS:  All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. \u003cspan\u003eBoth Intermediate Frequency Transformers (IFTs) have been rebuilt to ensure static-free performance. \u003c\/span\u003eThere 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. Comes from non-smoking, mature, clean professional environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFACTORY LABELS: No missing labels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLOGOS: No missing logos. Factory raise gold painted lettering is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBACKING BOARD: Factory original backing board is in excellent condition. Factory printing is readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOWER CORD: The original power cord and plug are in excellent working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIMENSIONS: Approximately 12\" x 5\" x 6\" (l x w x h)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWEIGHT: Approximately 5 lbs. 6 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOLOR: Vanilla ivory\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOUTUBE Video \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/lyRPrlC2MVw\" title=\"Vanilla Ivory 1955 Travler Model 55C42 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Rare Design! Sounds Great! Excellent Condition!\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD BLUETOOTH: See pricing and info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Add Bluetooth to vintage or antique vacuum tube radio\" href=\"http:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-bluetooth\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eADD Smart Speaker: See pricing and info \u003ca title=\"Add Smart Speaker to vinatge or antique vacuum tube radio\" href=\"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/products\/add-smart-speaker\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD DIAL LIGHT: See pricing and info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Add Tuning or Clock Dial Light to antique or vintage vacuum tube radio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-tuning-or-clock-dial-light\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebpage menu of upgrade services\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\" title=\"Retro Radio Farm menu of services\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategory: radio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabinet construction: plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of manufacture: USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Travler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45084341600309,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0417\/0865\/files\/5QPEaeHoM-u8mtUP0fTggQE_0_gps_generated.png?v=1774454029","url":"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/zh\/products\/vanilla-ivory-1955-travler-model-55c42-vacuum-tube-am-radio-rare-design-sounds-great-excellent-condition-1","provider":"Retro Radio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}