This gorgeous radio is the Mantola R-453 manufactured in 1940. Mantola was the brand name of the radios which B. My research indicates that this radio was manufactured by Continental Radio and Television, later known as Admiral. This is a larger table radio at 16″W x 10″H x 8D. It is a six-tube set with a transformer. The cabinet was stripped and lacquered with three coats and turned out fantastic. It looks just like it did when it was manufactured with a beautiful walnut shade with black trim. All of the capacitors and all out of tolerance resistors have been replaced. New back and a new polycarbonate dial cover. Just a gorgeous example of radio history. Please look at the photos they are the most important part of the description. Please look at my other radios for sale and my 100% positive reviews.

Goodrich dealers is in fantastic original condition. The radio does play well with it’s original electronics. The original electrolytic capacitors have been replaced but it was done a long time ago. The power cord is new, I spliced it to the original power cord leads with wire nuts for safety. Please keep in mind that although this radio does play well all day long, it’s electronics may need and should be updated for the radio to be in optimal working condition. The speaker cone is perfect, no tears, holes or repairs as is the original speaker grill cloth. The cabinet is solid with no structural damage. The original finish is very nice with only a few blemishes here and there. The wonderful large round and colorful airplane dial looks great and even better than that at night in a darkened room. This radio is a true survivor, and ones like this are getting harder to find. Please see my other items for more great radios, including some catalins! The item “Mantola vintage tube radio B F Goodrich” is in sale since Tuesday, August 21, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “tonysally2011″ and is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.