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1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Vintage Tube Radio Seafoam Green Urea Plastic Mint

1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Vintage Tube Radio Seafoam Green Urea Plastic Mint

1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Vintage Tube Radio Seafoam Green Urea Plastic Mint

1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Vintage Tube Radio Seafoam Green Urea Plastic Mint

1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Vintage Tube Radio Seafoam Green Urea Plastic Mint

1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Vintage Tube Radio Seafoam Green Urea Plastic Mint

1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Vintage Tube Radio Seafoam Green Urea Plastic Mint

1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Vintage Tube Radio Seafoam Green Urea Plastic Mint

1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Vintage Tube Radio Seafoam Green Urea Plastic Mint

1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Vintage Tube Radio Seafoam Green Urea Plastic Mint

1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Vintage Tube Radio Seafoam Green Urea Plastic Mint

This is one of the best examples of the iconic Motorola 56H turbine radio that you will ever find. It is cosmetically very close to perfect and plays great. The urea plastic case is factory original with the rare seafoam green color (mixed with the plastic when molded not painted). The case has no flaws of any kind that I can find upon close examination. The Motorola logo and lettering is in great shape. The finish on the tuning dial is outstanding, as is the clear plastic cone over the dial. The chassis and electronics are in great shape, as is all of the inside of the radio. The backing board is original and close to perfect. The power cord is original and in excellent condition. The knobs are original and in excellent condition. You would be hard-pressed to find a better example of this radio. Please let me know what I can do for you to make sure that I achieve that goal. Thank you for having a look at this listing. The item “1957 Motorola 56H Turbine Vintage Tube Radio Seafoam Green Urea Plastic Mint” is in sale since Saturday, February 22, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1950-59″. The seller is “jarthurme” and is located in Snohomish, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Modern Art Deco WORKS

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Modern Art Deco WORKS

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Modern Art Deco WORKS

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Modern Art Deco WORKS

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Modern Art Deco WORKS

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Modern Art Deco WORKS

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Modern Art Deco WORKS

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Modern Art Deco WORKS

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Modern Art Deco WORKS

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Modern Art Deco WORKS

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Modern Art Deco WORKS

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Modern Art Deco WORKS

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Modern Art Deco WORKS

This is for a Vintage 1950s Torpedo Jetsons style Art Deco Tube Radio. It does pull local stations. Takes a few seconds to kick in once its turned on, but sounds surprisingly good for the era it was made. Front could use a bit of a cleaning, other than that the rest is pretty good as seen in the photos. The gold flake like paint on the logo has not worn off. No cracks or chips. The item in the photos is exaclty what you will receive. Will be professionally packaged with the utmost care and attention. Don’t forget to check out my other cool Art Deco Radio I have up right now which is a bit older. Thank you and Happy Collecting. The item “Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Modern Art Deco WORKS” is in sale since Saturday, January 18, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1950-59″. The seller is “trevor25″ and is located in Sweet Grass, Montana. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.
  • Brand: Motorola

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Mid Century Modern Jetsons

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Mid Century Modern Jetsons

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Mid Century Modern Jetsons

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Mid Century Modern Jetsons

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Mid Century Modern Jetsons

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Mid Century Modern Jetsons

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Mid Century Modern Jetsons

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Mid Century Modern Jetsons

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Mid Century Modern Jetsons

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Mid Century Modern Jetsons

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Mid Century Modern Jetsons

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Mid Century Modern Jetsons

Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Mid Century Modern Jetsons

The 56H is one of the more exciting designs from the Motorola brainchild. The turbine or cone model was available in ivory, brown, turquoise, and green. The gold metal cone with station numbers rotated as you tuned into radio stations. The cabinet was a hefty urea plastic. With standard AA5 tubes that are mounted on a Placir double sided circuit board. Sound comes out of a 4 paper cone speaker. The oval knobs are color matching and specific to this model. This beautiful example is in very good condition. The radio is working and currently pulls local stations. Very Good See pictures. Very light wear from use. 12 x 6.75 x 6.25. (Width x Depth x Height). The sooner you pay, the sooner you get your item. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We do are very best to package and secure all our items so they make safe trips to their new homes. We strive to get your items delivered in the most safe and cost effective manner. Add a map to your own listings. The item “Vintage 1950s Motorola Turbine Tube Radio Model 56H Mid Century Modern Jetsons” is in sale since Tuesday, November 12, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1950-59″. The seller is “designersconsignment” and is located in Dayton, Ohio. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Sri lanka, Uruguay.
  • Brand: Motorola

1950s Motorola 56H Turbine Plaskon Vintage Tube Radio in Seafoam Green

1950s Motorola 56H Turbine Plaskon Vintage Tube Radio in Seafoam Green

1950s Motorola 56H Turbine Plaskon Vintage Tube Radio in Seafoam Green

1950s Motorola 56H Turbine Plaskon Vintage Tube Radio in Seafoam Green

1950s Motorola 56H Turbine Plaskon Vintage Tube Radio in Seafoam Green

1950s Motorola 56H Turbine Plaskon Vintage Tube Radio in Seafoam Green

1950s Motorola 56H Turbine Plaskon Vintage Tube Radio in Seafoam Green

1950s Motorola 56H “Turbine” Plaskon Vintage Tube Radio in Seafoam Green. Radio works and plays great. Possibly one of the most beautiful ever designed. The item “1950s Motorola 56H Turbine Plaskon Vintage Tube Radio in Seafoam Green” is in sale since Friday, November 15, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1950-59″. The seller is “boxtraderdotnet” and is located in Merion Station, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Sri lanka, Uruguay.
  • Brand: Motorola
  • Modified Item: No

Vintage 1950′s Motorola 56H Turbine Antique White, Works

Vintage 1950's Motorola 56H Turbine Antique White, Works

Vintage 1950's Motorola 56H Turbine Antique White, Works

Vintage 1950's Motorola 56H Turbine Antique White, Works

Vintage 1950's Motorola 56H Turbine Antique White, Works

Vintage 1950's Motorola 56H Turbine Antique White, Works

Vintage 1950's Motorola 56H Turbine Antique White, Works

Vintage 1950's Motorola 56H Turbine Antique White, Works

Vintage 1950's Motorola 56H Turbine Antique White, Works

Vintage 1950's Motorola 56H Turbine Antique White, Works

Vintage 1950's Motorola 56H Turbine Antique White, Works

Vintage 1950's Motorola 56H Turbine Antique White, Works

Vintage 1950's Motorola 56H Turbine Antique White, Works

Great Motorola 1950′s turbine tube tabletop radio, Model 56H. This one is antique white color. This model has a great futuristic space design and was way ahead of its time in the 1950′s. The center cone-like gold-tone dial is the tuning knob. This one works great, is very secure. It is missing the clear plastic covering, but that does not affect the way it works. The left hand knob is for powering it on and volume control. This, also, is very secure and working great. The right handed knob is attached securely, although it does not seem to do anything (not sure if that was intended or not). The Bakelight casing is in very good condition, only having one surface scratch on the top. It is completely intact and quite clean. The pressed board backing is also in very good condition and very secure. It has very good graphics and is very legible. The radio operates very well. It does take a minute to make sound, as the tubes need to warm up. They may need changing. All in all, this is a really great piece and highly collectible! Please message me with any questions. The item “Vintage 1950′s Motorola 56H Turbine Antique White, Works” is in sale since Tuesday, February 26, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1950-59″. The seller is “remy72009″ and is located in Laughlintown, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Uruguay.
  • Brand: Motorola

Vintage Old Machine Age Turbine Gem Mint Antique General Electric Bakelite Radio

Vintage Old Machine Age Turbine Gem Mint Antique General Electric Bakelite Radio

Vintage Old Machine Age Turbine Gem Mint Antique General Electric Bakelite Radio

Vintage Old Machine Age Turbine Gem Mint Antique General Electric Bakelite Radio

Vintage Old Machine Age Turbine Gem Mint Antique General Electric Bakelite Radio

Vintage Old Machine Age Turbine Gem Mint Antique General Electric Bakelite Radio

Vintage Old Machine Age Turbine Gem Mint Antique General Electric Bakelite Radio

Vintage Old Machine Age Turbine Gem Mint Antique General Electric Bakelite Radio

Vintage Old Machine Age Turbine Gem Mint Antique General Electric Bakelite Radio

Vintage Old Machine Age Turbine Gem Mint Antique General Electric Bakelite Radio

I WILL OFFER THE BEST IN COLLECTING. WATCH EVERY WEEK FOR GREAT FEATURED ITEMS. THIS IS A RARE RADIO WITH A MASSIVE TUNING DIAL. THIS RADIOS CONDITION IS EXCELLENT NEAR MINT WITH NO CRACKS , CHIPS , OR BREAKS. THE RADIO WITH ITS 75 YEAR OLD TUBE TYPE ELECTRONICS IS PLAYING VERY WELL WITH GOOD SOUND. SO DONT LET THIS INCREDIBLE AND RARE MID CENTURY BAKELITE RADIO SLIP BY , THEY DO NOT COME UP FOR SALE OFTEN. I HAVE SUPERSIZED THE PICTURES SO YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS MESSAGE ME. CHECK MY OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE check out my other items. AND PLEASE BOOKMARK RADIOS10467 Be sure to add me to your favorites list. OVERSEAS BUYERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. IF YOU PLAN ON USING THIS ITEM , HAVE IT RESTORED FOR SAFE LONG TERM USE. THEY ARE FOR DISPLAY AND ARE HAZARDOUS DUE TO HIGH VOLTAGE AND OLD AGE , AND ANY USE , RESTORATION OR ADJUSTMENTS ARE AT YOUR OWN RISK. The item “VINTAGE OLD MACHINE AGE TURBINE GEM MINT ANTIQUE GENERAL ELECTRIC BAKELITE RADIO” is in sale since Saturday, December 24, 2016. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Radios”. The seller is “radios10467″ and is located in Monroe Township, New Jersey. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Vintage 1955 Jet Age Retro Motorola Turquoise Blue 56H Turbine Vacuum Tube Radio

Vintage 1955 Jet Age Retro Motorola Turquoise Blue 56H Turbine Vacuum Tube Radio

Vintage 1955 Jet Age Retro Motorola Turquoise Blue 56H Turbine Vacuum Tube Radio

Vintage 1955 Jet Age Retro Motorola Turquoise Blue 56H Turbine Vacuum Tube Radio

Vintage 1955 Jet Age Retro Motorola Turquoise Blue 56H Turbine Vacuum Tube Radio

Vintage 1955 Jet Age Retro Motorola Turquoise Blue 56H Turbine Vacuum Tube Radio

Vintage 1955 Jet Age Retro Motorola Turquoise Blue 56H Turbine Vacuum Tube Radio

Vintage 1955 Jet Age Retro Motorola Turquoise Blue 56H Turbine Vacuum Tube Radio

It’s no accident that Motorola is one of the few surviving American electronics companies. Many radio collectors believe that during the 1950′s and beyond they built the most innovative and well designed tube radios for both consumers and professional communications. Later Motorola came to dominate the market for radios used by police and fire departments. This listing is for one of the best-loved Jet Age Motorola radios, a turquoise blue model 56H. This model has been nicknamed the “turbine, ” for obvious reasons. A clear plastic cone covers the dial indicator and gives this radio a unique appearance. The radio’s case is made of very thick plastic (urea, I think), with the color molded into the plastic, not just painted on. This one’s case is perfect : not a crack or a chip anywhere. In real life the color is slightly more blue and less green than my photos might suggest. I think “turquoise” is the most accurate color name for this version. The knobs are original and so is the back. The only cosmetic defect I could find is some small scratches on the clear plastic nosecone (last photo). Sadly, this radio does not play. There is just a low hum and no sign of any stations at all. I took off the back for a quick look, and the chassis is completely original and unmolested. The only change inside is that someone installed quick connectors on the wires to the loop antenna. Handy if you need to get inside to change tubes. This Motorola 56H has been in my collection for many years. I hate to part with it, but I need the space. I have been collecting and restoring antique radios for more than 35 years. Please watch my future auctions for more vintage radio and TV items. I don’t have a lot of silly rules for buyers: Pay for your item and I’ll send it you. I’ll trust you and you can trust me to do right. The item “Vintage 1955 Jet Age Retro Motorola Turquoise Blue 56H Turbine Vacuum Tube Radio” is in sale since Sunday, January 17, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1950-59″. The seller is “xj3″ and is located in Bend, Oregon. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Country of Manufacture: United States

Vintage 1955 Jet Age Retro Motorola Turquoise Blue 56H Turbine Vacuum Tube Radio

Vintage 1955 Jet Age Retro Motorola Turquoise Blue 56H Turbine Vacuum Tube Radio

Vintage 1955 Jet Age Retro Motorola Turquoise Blue 56H Turbine Vacuum Tube Radio

Vintage 1955 Jet Age Retro Motorola Turquoise Blue 56H Turbine Vacuum Tube Radio

Vintage 1955 Jet Age Retro Motorola Turquoise Blue 56H Turbine Vacuum Tube Radio

Vintage 1955 Jet Age Retro Motorola Turquoise Blue 56H Turbine Vacuum Tube Radio

Vintage 1955 Jet Age Retro Motorola Turquoise Blue 56H Turbine Vacuum Tube Radio

Vintage 1955 Jet Age Retro Motorola Turquoise Blue 56H Turbine Vacuum Tube Radio

It’s no accident that Motorola is one of the few surviving American electronics companies. Many radio collectors believe that during the 1950′s and beyond they built the most innovative and well designed tube radios for both consumers and professional communications. Later Motorola came to dominate the market for radios used by police and fire departments. This listing is for one of the best-loved Jet Age Motorola radios, a turquoise blue model 56H. This model has been nicknamed the “turbine, ” for obvious reasons. A clear plastic cone covers the dial indicator and gives this radio a unique appearance. The radio’s case is made of very thick plastic (urea, I think), with the color molded into the plastic, not just painted on. This one’s case is perfect : not a crack or a chip anywhere. In real life the color is slightly more blue and less green than my photos might suggest. I think “turquoise” is the most accurate color name for this version. The knobs are original and so is the back. The only cosmetic defect I could find is some small scratches on the clear plastic nosecone (last photo). Sadly, this radio does not play. There is just a low hum and no sign of any stations at all. I took off the back for a quick look, and the chassis is completely original and unmolested. The only change inside is that someone installed quick connectors on the wires to the loop antenna. Handy if you need to get inside to change tubes. This Motorola 56H has been in my collection for many years. I hate to part with it, but I need the space. I have been collecting and restoring antique radios for more than 35 years. Please watch my future auctions for more vintage radio and TV items. I don’t have a lot of silly rules for buyers: Pay for your item and I’ll send it you. I’ll trust you and you can trust me to do right. The item “Vintage 1955 Jet Age Retro Motorola Turquoise Blue 56H Turbine Vacuum Tube Radio” is in sale since Sunday, January 10, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1950-59″. The seller is “xj3″ and is located in Bend, Oregon. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Country of Manufacture: United States