Greg Van Beek's Nostalgia Radio Attic

Crosley 66TW (1945)
This six-tube, two-band (BC+SW) Crosley certainly has one of largest, boldest dials of any table model radio in the 1940s. Lighted by two bulbs, it really is impressive in the dark! And the Bakelite cabinet is among the largest too. The cabinet is crack free but due to multiple chips in the paint it was stripped and nicely repainted in its original almond white enamel. All electrolytic and paper caps have been replaced, tubes tested strong, controls were cleaned and lubricated. Plays loud and strong, receiving all of my local stations with a powerful built in loop antenna. Or use the 3.5mm cord to play your own content. Nice clear dial cover (what you see in the pictures are shadows from the overhead lights). Nice original back cover, too. This big heavy radio will be the focal point of any room. 14-1/2"W x 9-3/4"H x 8-1/2"D. $199.00. (1790328)

Detrola 343 (1940)
First time on Radio Attic for this unique model, featuring a two-tone molded cabinet in natural marble color with cream colored Tenite grille inserts. Crack free cabinet with a bold marble swirl pattern. The six-tube chassis on this one has been totally recapped, weak tubes replaced, new line cord and controls cleaned and lubricated for smooth operation. Receives all of my local stations loud and strong with its powerful built-in "Detroscope" loop antenna. Factory carrying handle on top for this compact in size but not in style set. Original back cover is intact. 10-1/2"W x 8"H x 7"D. $179.00. (1790323)

Motorola A1B-24 (1959)
Mid Century Modern Motorola! Five-tube set that's surprisingly sensitive with its built-in loop antenna. Tubes all tested strong, filter caps were changed, and a new line cord added. Because of the printed circuit board chassis my usual 3.5mm aux cord was not added to this set. Cabinet was repaired and it was repainted in a very close shade of sea blue enamel to original. 9-1/2"W x 6-1/2"H x 5"D. $89.00. (1790333)

Packard-Bell 5FP (1946)
This five-tube Packard-Bell is an entry level set akin to the Philco Transitone line. Similarly, this set also saw production that lasted from pre-war to the late 1940's. This model uses a power transformer coupled with 6-volt tubes and field coil speaker, an unusual combination for a compact radio. What sets this set apart from others of its ilk is the beautiful ivory Plaskon cabinet that literally glows in the dark from the dial light and tubes inside. A very cool effect of these Plaskon cabinet radios. This one is beautifully preserved with only a few very minor superficial blemishes. Amazing for being nearly 80 years old! The dial scale is literally a thin piece of cardboard and due to its age and flimsy nature, there is a minor repaired tear on the upper portion. It has a new crystal-clear dial cover and original Plaskon knobs unique to this set (very difficult to find). It receives all of my local stations with its built-in loop antenna. It has been recapped, tubes tested strong, controls cleaned & lubricated. A nice time capsule from the early post war years. 9-1/4"W x 6-1/2"H x 6"D. $159.00. (1790324)

Philco 42-327 (1942)
Six-tube AM/SW wood cabinet Philco from the abbreviated 1942 model year. Some say the 42-327's resemble a mini console in cabinet design. It has six push-buttons, with the first one on the left for on/off and the remaining for station presets. Brass surround bezel adds a touch of class. The cabinet was totally refinished using multiple toners, correct decals applied and topped with a spray of clear enamel. New grille cloth. Dial scale has some paint loss that was touched up at some point on the backside with a deep red paint. The chassis has been gone through with all new capacitors, a strong tested set of tubes, new line cord. It plays loud and strong across the AM band easily receiving my local stations with its large copper loop antenna. Shortwave is more active at night. Or use the 3.5mm cord to play your own content. 15"W x 9-1/4"H x 9"D. $199.00. (1790329)

Philco 50-922 "Sundial" (1950)
If you collect radios that make statement with a bold dial, consider this Philco dubbed the sundial. The entire top of the cabinet lights up! This six-tube set really pulls in the stations, too, with its powerful built in loop antenna! Or use the 3.5mm cord to play your own audio. It's been gone through with all new filter and paper capacitors, strong tested set of tubes, controls cleaned and lubricated. Original back cover is intact. The cabinet was repaired and painted a beautiful sky blue enamel. There is a small cigarette ash burn mark in the top of the dial, out of the number area (see pics). Bold anodized gold trim under the dial and on the ends of the knobs add a touch of class. A real conversation piece! 13"W x 8"H x 8"D. $159.00. (1790331)

RCA 95T (1938)
Here's one that doesn't turn up very often. This five-tube AM only RCA is compact in size, but has an amazing Art Deco cabinet with a burl wood inlay surrounding the dial and dual speaker grille cutouts (but it only came with one speaker). The cabinet has been totally refinished with multiple toners and topped off with a clear spray of enamel for sheen and durability. It requires an external antenna to receive beyond strong local stations but it receives all the local stations with ease just with the antenna wire draped out. Or play your own content using the attached 3.5mm cord. Strong tested tubes, all capacitors have been replaced, resistors checked. New line cord. Controls cleaned and lubricated for smooth operation. If you're looking for a wood cabinet radio that doesn't take up a lot of room but will definitely grab your attention, this is it! 11"W x 8"H x 6-1/2"D. $259.00. (1790327)

Zenith 6-S-632 (1942)
Another one of Zenith's tabletop models that used the same chassis as found in several console sets in their 1942 line up. This six-tube AM/shortwave band set has a powerful Zenith Wave magnet antenna that really pulls in the stations. Coupled with the "tone organ" pushbuttons for many combinations of sound it truly is like having console sound in a table model. Because of the multi-tapped volume control used for the tone control bank, my standard 3.5 mm aux cord was not added to this set. But there's also a bank of pushbutton presets that can be set to your favorite stations. The chassis has been gone through with all new wax and filter capacitors, a strong tested set of tubes. The controls were cleaned and lubricated to make them move smoothly. It plays well with lots of volume, easily receiving all of my local stations. The cabinet was totally refinished with multiple toners and topped with a light spray of clear enamel for sheen and durability. The grille cloth and back cover are all original. It's a big, heavy, well-built set. 20"W x 10-1/4"H x 11"D. $299.00. (1790326)

Zenith H511 "Racetrack" (1951)
This set has been gone through with all new filter and paper capacitors, strong tested set of tubes, controls cleaned and lubricated. It receives all of my local stations with its built-in loop antenna, or use the 3.5mm aux cord to play your own content. The cabinet was repaired and painted in deep mint enamel which compliments the gold anodized trim pieces. Looks nice with a few minor blemishes. New line cord and original back cover present. 14"W x 7"H x 7-1/2"D. $149.00. (1790332)

Zenith R615W (1954)
This Seaside Blue Zenith is affectionately known as "the lunchbox" because of its shape and carrying handle resembling the classic black plastic lunchbox of the era. With its fresh enamel paint scheme, and large bold dial, it looks much more appealing than its namesake. It also has a small red pilot light over the left side knob that lights when the set is turned on. It has been recapped, tubes tested strong, controls cleaned & lubricated, so it plays loud and clear across the dial with its built-in loop antenna. A factory installed RCA jack is built into the chassis of this radio for another listening option beyond the standard AM broadcasts. 13"W x 8"H x 7"D. $149.00. (1790330)


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