Vintage Pink and White 1955 Admiral 5C4 AM Clock Radio Works!
COLOR: Pink outer chassis with white/cream grill front
DESCRIPTION: This vintage tabletop tube AM clock radio manufactured by Admiral in 1955 is in excellent working condition. This was one of Admiral's rarely seen models from the 50's. Pink is a highly desirable collectible color. this one is a knockout! Cabinet is original molded pink color with a white grill. Admiral logo is pristine. No cracks anywhere! All original everything! No repaints, repairs, or substitutions. Knobs are beautiful, original and securely attached. This radio is over 60 years old! Black clock face is clear, no hazing not letter rub-off. Clock works, keeps accurate time, and is very quiet. Alarm works. Sleep function works. Radio works well with good reception and low noise. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on dial lettering. The tuning dial works fine. The power cable is securely attached. 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 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!
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 10" x 5.5" x 5.5" (l x w x h)
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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: 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s
Country of manufacture: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.
Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier