Every Once in a While, a Good Deal Pops Up Options

[euro911]

I was originally looking for an inexpensive vintage AM/FM radio to fill the empty radio hole in the Ghia's dash, but unfortunately, finding something decent (working & not missing knobs, etc.) was either like finding hen's teeth or going for stupid money. I know I can buy a modern radio with removable face-plates & such (I've purchased a few from World members in the past) on the cheap (<$40.), but the newer radio's dimensions are just a tad too large for some of the older cars' radio slots. Also, I didn't want to cut out the slot to accept a modern radio.

I posted a question on the Samba site asking what others with the same dilemma were doing. I received several suggestions, but one responder asked if I would be interested in a working Blaupunkt 'Coburg' complete with face-plate and knobs, etc. (and he posted a pic)




I replied that it looked great and sounded like a possible solution, but that he probably wanted more $ than I wanted to spend (since I'll probably be listing the Ghia for sale in the near future).


He sent me a PM with additional info on the radio:

"This is a signal-seeking radio...it'll automatically find stations within broadcast range with the push of a button.
Good clear reception on both AM & FM bands. The dial is in very nice condition with both a working light and a "Power On" indicator. There's also a 6-pin connector on the rear of the chassis that'll allow you to connect an iPod or other MP3 device (using an adapter) and play it thru the radio. There's a power antenna connection on rear panel too.
The radio includes a fused power cable & speaker wires, as well as the faceplate and knobs seen in the photo. It operates on 12VDC, negative ground only."

... and he asked if $100. shipped (insured) was too much?

I checked out the price other vendors were asking and it didn't take me long to decide that I'd buy it ... however, it won't be going in the Ghia after all ... it's going to replace the non-vintage looking Pioneer AM/FM/cassette player that the PO installed in my '66 912 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ... so that Pioneer will find a new home in the Ghia - and problem solved (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

Here's a youtube video about the radio ...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=/6SjYeSsesxA