Crosley 11 - 121U Antique Bakelite Tube Radio W Clock 1951 Dashboard Regal Blue
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:557208 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Brand: Crosley |
MODEL, YEAR, FEATURES: Styling on Crosley’s iconic early 1950’s “dashboard” clock radios was obviously inspired by the auto industry with the generous use of flashy metal trim, swooping symmetrical curves, and a speedometer-like dial that tops out at 160 (kHz that is). Controls are simple Volume and Tuning, and radio power is controlled by the small left hand clock switch that will turn the radio on or off, or will allow the clock to turn on the radio as an al...arm at a settable time. Clock is also equipped with a snooze function, and it can switch power to an outlet on the lower left side of the cabinet where a coffee pot or other appliance can be plugged in. There’s a jack and switch on the back panel where an old phonograph can be plugged in, to use the radio as its amplifier. I used my Galaxy S9 to play my modern jams on it (see video). This is an elegant detailed example, and photos will represent it well.
CONDITION, SERVICING, PERFORMANCE: Radio is all original! Body has no crack, chips or damage of any kind and the original regal blue paint on the cabinet is very nice and glossy (see pics). The metal trim parts and the central Crosley crest are in fine condition without pitting and beautifully accent the front panel. The clock keeps good time, mechanism is quiet, window is clear, and the radio / off/ alarm switch works, allowing you to wake up to music. Radio plays the AM band with a slight hum and has some static but I think that is to be expected with an all original radio from the 50's. The speaker has a small hole (not on the center cone) but it does not distort and I only noticed the hole when cleaning the inside components. The special loop antenna inside is firmly in place, and the set has all its knobs, mounting hardware, and the backboard is in very good condition. Chassis is clean with no dust build-up or odors, and the All American Five tubes are commonly found to this day, and easily serviced from the back panel if needed.
What's really cool about this radio and mentioned earlier is it has an aux input on the back and I use the radio when entertaining guests with my smart phone. All you need is an audio adapter plug that plugs from your phone into the radio and I will include one when shipped so you can use your phone with the radio as well. AM is great for sports talk radio but you can use this cool radio to listen to your favorite jams on your smartphone, iphone, ipod, ect! See video below of the radio in action!
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CONDITION, SERVICING, PERFORMANCE: Radio is all original! Body has no crack, chips or damage of any kind and the original regal blue paint on the cabinet is very nice and glossy (see pics). The metal trim parts and the central Crosley crest are in fine condition without pitting and beautifully accent the front panel. The clock keeps good time, mechanism is quiet, window is clear, and the radio / off/ alarm switch works, allowing you to wake up to music. Radio plays the AM band with a slight hum and has some static but I think that is to be expected with an all original radio from the 50's. The speaker has a small hole (not on the center cone) but it does not distort and I only noticed the hole when cleaning the inside components. The special loop antenna inside is firmly in place, and the set has all its knobs, mounting hardware, and the backboard is in very good condition. Chassis is clean with no dust build-up or odors, and the All American Five tubes are commonly found to this day, and easily serviced from the back panel if needed.
What's really cool about this radio and mentioned earlier is it has an aux input on the back and I use the radio when entertaining guests with my smart phone. All you need is an audio adapter plug that plugs from your phone into the radio and I will include one when shipped so you can use your phone with the radio as well. AM is great for sports talk radio but you can use this cool radio to listen to your favorite jams on your smartphone, iphone, ipod, ect! See video below of the radio in action!
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