Vintage 1960s PEPSI COLA COOLER TRANSISTOR RADIO W/ CASE FOR REPAIR
Item History & Price
You are bidding on an authentic, vintage, circa 1960's, PEPSI COLA SODA COOLER-SHAPED TRANSISTOR RADIO WITH THE ORIGINAL RED CARRYING CASE. This original Pepsi Cola branded promotional transistor radio is in as-found, estate condition. It is NOT in working order and shows signs of age, use and damage, as described below. This original Pepsi Cola promotional item dates to the 1960's and was extensively promoted by Pepsi Co. in their collaboration with The Beatles. ...; This transistor radio is in the shape of a vintage soda vending machine, with the "SAY PEPSI PLEASE" logo. The radio features stickers for Pepsi, Teem and Patio colas. The Patio decal dates this item to between 1963, when the flavor was introduced, and 1964, when the flavor was renamed Diet Pepsi. The radio was manufactured in Japan by Industrial/Contacts Inc., and is marked as having 9 transistors. It features a screw-back panel to access the battery pack and radio mechanism. This radio retains its original red leather/leatherette case with a gold embossed Pepsi-Cola logo on the front. This original, circa 1960's PEPSI COLA TRANSISTOR RADIO WITH ORIGINAL CASE would make a fine addition to any collection of vintage Pepsi advertising memorabilia.SIZE: This radio measures as following: approximately 6 5/8" in length, 3 1/8" in width, 1 5/8" in thickness. The original case, with handle extended, measures approximately 9" in length. CONDITION: This original, circa 1960's Pepsi Cola transistor radio is in AS-FOUND, ESTATE CONDITION. I am selling this item as-is, for restoration or parts. The item shows signs of wear, use and damage including: slight discoloration to the plastic, some wear to the original decals, chipping to the plastic at the top and bottom corners (as shown in the images below). I have made no attempt to repair/clean/alter the radio mechanism and assume it is NOT IN WORKING ORDER. There is some light corrosion to the battery pack of the piece. Otherwise, the radio and case are in original, unrestored condition. Please see the high-res images above for greater detail, or feel free to contact me for more information.This item will ship via USPS PRIORITY SHIPPING AND HANDLING. International shipments will be made using EBAY GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM. The buyer is responsible for any applicable customs fees, duties, and taxes. Please check the shipping calculator for estimated costs before bidding. Payment via pay pal is due within three days of the close of the auction unless other arrangements are made. I will ship this item within 24 hours of receiving payment via USPS PRIORITY shipping, WELL PACKED and in NEW PACKAGING. I will also combine shipping on multiple items purchased from me. Please contact me if you are bidding/watching any other pieces before checking out! I will offer free returns on this item within 30 days of the purchase date. Please contact me directly should you find anything amiss with the item(s) upon receipt. I will work with you to rectify the situation. I will only ship to the address verified by eBay upon checkout.
