For your consideration is this gorgeous looking 1950 Crosley “Coronado” or also called the “dash board” radio. The radio works very well picking up broadcast stations across the tuning dial. But remember that this radio has a directional built-in antenna, so the radio should be turned for best reception. There is no hum and audio plenty and pleasing to the ear. Adding an external length of antenna will enhance the reception range. The cabinet finish is the factory original and is in great condition. There are some scratches on the top but does not distract from the appearance of this radio. Chromed ring escutcheon, knobs and dial pointer were polished. The chromed dial ring, has some minor pitting, but the pointer came out great and the chrome on the knobs are close to perfect, only very minor pitting. The white ring on the knobs is original and was not painted. Both sides show some wear. The metal circular mesh behind the dial pointer is perfect with the original gold like factory finish. The old paper tri-filter was replaced with new electrolytics. That were mounted to a terminal strip. All the old wax paper caps were replaced with high quality “orange drop” capacitors. All resisitors were tested and any creating a problem were replaced. All tubes were tested on a TV-7. And all test “good”. The speaker is in great condition with no cracks, cuts or holes. The original white power cord was inspected and then cleaned and remains. The in-line vernier on the variable tuning capacitor was cleaned of old grease and re-lubricated. The circuit used in this radio is the standard AA5. However, in SAM’s the tube layout is 12BE6, 12BA6, 12AV6, 50C5 and 35W4. The factory replaced the miniature tube 12AV6 with the octal 12SQ7. If you collect Crosley’s and don’t have this radio in your collection then don’t pass this one by. If you have one and want to upgrade you won’t find one this nice. Or, if you just like the looks of it… The radio is exceptionally nice and with it’s shiny chromed dials will be the center of attraction on your shelf. The dimensions of this beautiful Crosley 10-135 is approximately 13″ wide, 7″ high and 7 deep. This sale is for the USA and Canada only! Thank you for looking. The item “NICE VINTAGE 1950 CROSLEY 10-135 WHITE DASHBOARD BAKELITE RADIO UPGRADED WORKS” is in sale since Sunday, July 17, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1950-59″. The seller is “autoprints” and is located in Manchester, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States