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Salvage Hunters Classic Cars
1972 Continental Edison R43 upgrade We were thrilled to meet the Salvage Hunters Classic Cars team, and had huge fun helping them out with their 1972 Citroen DS Continental Edison R43 radio. Watch the episode when it’s aired on QUEST … Continue reading
BMW Isetta 300 Radio Console
The gorgeous little Isetta 300 is a car that just makes everyone smile. Built in Brighton by Isetta of Great Britain in 1961, this beautifully restored example needed just one finishing touch, a period correct radio that would look perfectly … Continue reading
1972 Philips Radio Cassette Stereo De Luxe RN22712
The Philips RN22712, produced between 1971 and 1973, was the best car radio/cassette combination produced by Philips at the time. It has a Stereo FM (104MHz) radio with Mono AM (MW/LW), six pre-sets using the wonderful TURNOLOCK mechanism (3 x … Continue reading
1937 Philips 248B Car & Motorboat Vintage Radio
This beautiful 1937 Philips 248B vintage radio was designed for use in both Cars and Motorboats according to the installation instructions accompanying it. Supplied in both 6V and 12V versions it comprised a very solid chassis with internal speaker and … Continue reading
Radiomobile 1070
The Radiomobile 1070 was a very popular car radio in the early 1970’s. Designed and built by S. Smith & Sons of London from 1971 through 1972 it was great value for money and was fitted to many British cars … Continue reading
1953 Becker Monaco upgrade
This Becker Monaco valve radio lives in a 1952 Mercedes W187 Type 220 saloon which is currently under restoration. The owner wanted to retain the original radio as it forms the striking centrepiece of the dashboard, but needed modern functionality … Continue reading
HMV Smiths Radiomobile 100 – Restore & Upgrade
This 1947 HMV Smiths Radiomobile 100 was restored and upgraded to modern standards with an Aurora FMR2.7 AM/FM 4 x 45W Stereo radio and an Aurora HPC-1 high power positive earth converter unit. It lives in a beautiful 1947 Bentley … Continue reading
Becker Grand Prix for 1972 DeTomaso Pantera
This Becker Grand Prix was fully serviced and fitted with a custom pinstripe fascia for use in a 1972 DeTomaso Pantera where the radio is installed vertically in the centre console.
1954 Cadillac radio case mod and upgrade
This 1954 Cadillac Radio came in for an AM/FM 4 x 45W Stereo Radio upgrade with Bluetooth and USB. However, it also needed the case re-modelling to accommodate a new air conditioning unit behind the dash. As the new electronics … Continue reading
Autovox Piper RA312A
Autovox Piper RA312A fiat 500 radio restored and upgraded with AM/FM 4 x 45W Stereo Radio and Bluetooth Continue reading