Category Archives for On the bench …
Aston Martin DB6 radio console rebuild …
A rather tired Aston Martin DB6 radio console arrived last week. Sporting a dead Motorola 727, a duff speaker and the wrong 7″ x 4″ speaker grille, it was in need of some love and attention. The electric aerial needed … Continue reading
1949 Austin A90 Atlantic -EKCO CR-61 restoration and upgrade …
1949 Austin A90 Atlantic – EKCO CR-61 Radio.The Austin A90 Atlantic is a British car that was produced by the Austin Motor Company from 1949 to 1952. It was launched initially as a four-seat convertible, but due to poor sales … Continue reading
Do not despair …
There are some poor radios that really do need a visit to the mender … We’re going to have to give this 1951 HMV Smiths Radiomobile 4200 lots of love and kindness. But, do not despair, we can save it … Continue reading
Autovox RA-106
This lovely little 1960 Autovox RA-106 Tube/Transistor Hybrid has been a delight to restore. It’s working beautifully now and has been upgraded with a Bluetooth dongle which is that small black ABS box you can see in the pictures. There … Continue reading
1976 Cadillac Eldorado GM/Delco 66CFMT2 AM/FM Radio & 8-Track player
With an AM/FM 4 x 45W RMS Stereo upgrade, this Radio and 8-Track player now has the performance to really bring the Caddy to life!
1951 HMV Smiths Radiomobile 4200 …
Here’s a lovely restored and upgraded 1951 HMV Smiths Radiomobile 4200. The cream knobs and push buttons really look beautiful, contrasting with the chrome trim and black powder coating on the case. It’s just as nice on the inside too, … Continue reading
1951 HMV Smiths Radiomobile 4200 – before & after …
Here’s a rather sad 1951 Radiomobile 4200 starting out on its restoration and upgrade journey. Over the next few days it will be completely transformed and given a new lease of life. Soon it’ll be back in the dash and … Continue reading