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Clock-radios, the original form of multi-tasking!, Well, the "metalic green" one I have looks more greyish-green to me.
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Joe Gray, quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Radio:
Sorry, Syl, perhaps I was too brash.
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The original "dashboards" from '51 had the same basic colors, except the hard to find ebony color. No, it was painted, a beautiful black--a classy looking radio.
Ron-
There were differences in colors. etc.
If you need more info, I'm quite the Crosley person, I even sent Marty Bunis a sample color wheel of the Crosley "rainbow" at the time he was doing the collector books.
, Sorry, Syl, perhaps I was too brash.
There were differnces. So a 10-136 was a table model new for 1950.
In 1952 (model year) Crosley had a new approach, using letter prefixes and color letter suffixes.
D-25BE=
D=1952
25=clock-radio
BE= blue
E-90GY
E=1953
90= clock-radio… crosley radio bluetooth speaker crosley portable radio crosby radios crosley mockingbird crosley radio vintage radio ← Previous; 1; 2; 3... 20; Next → Need help? Unlike the many stories involving new products, the VIP story can be told in three short chapters. An Aqua 1950's Crosley Retro "Color Radio" in beautiful completely restored condition. Crosley, outsourcing there enclosure designs, then taking all credit and most of the profit is exposed by, industry only magazine, article below. Shop our cool modern radios inspired by old school vintage styling. 95 $69.95 $69.95. Sumatra Green is the offical name. I'm not sure what official color your "brown" should be. Cabinet colors of rich blue, maroon, green, etc. For example in the USA, you had a model F-5CE (F=1954, 5=table radio, and CE=Chartruese). I've seen some original very dark blue and if I remember right a lighter shade of blue, but all labled as D-25BE.
I've seen a E-15CE (chartruese) that you swear was a totally different color (almost yellow).
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Clock-radios, the original form of multi-tasking!, A question about 1950s Crosley clock radios. Crosley E15 knob. I've always attributed it to paint "batches", perhaps they specified the "same" color from 2 different suppliers but ended up different. Small tuning knob for Crosley Dynatrol radio (item k61) » details. The overall design is reminiscent of a lunchbox. With this in mind Crosley envisioned a clock-radio with the emphasis on CLOCK. 1950s Mid-Century Modern Electronic Alarm Clock and Radio by, Crosley See Policy for Shipping. Available in Buffalo, New York and here on eBay , the bidding has reached $3.950 with the reserve still dangling. Very cool collectible and features a black leather book like casing. I've even seen variations in US models. Ships from Denver, PA, United States. It is a model 11-125U. Moffats LTD, was a Crosley distributor (maker as well?) Below is a copy of the Plastics Progress magazine article that on pg.2 exposes this fact, plus the son of Carl Reynolds (Neil Reynolds) has contacted nucow.com, and furnished this article in order to finally help expose the truth! Actually they assembled them and the real design credit needs to go to the source i.e. 10=1950. 1950's Crosley D-25 Dashboard Radio. And it had to be different ...a product that would appeal to more people, thereby increasing the Crosley market potential. 1950's Crosley Radio Corp. The VIP story of page 2 indicates the following: New to the clock-radio field is a unit that looks more like a clock then a radio...sounds more like a large radio than a small one...look's as good in an office as it does in a bedroom. At the forefront of the Vinyl Revolution, we at Crosley Radio have our roots planted in the history of analog music players, but we also keep our eyes turned to the future progression of sound. All the exact same beautiful shad of metallic blue. View Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. As a boy Neil Reynolds spend many hours in his dad's engineering lab observing these unique designs being created! So a 10-136 was a table model new for 1950.
In 1952 (model year) Crosley had a new approach, using letter prefixes and color letter suffixes.
D-25BE=
D=1952
25=clock-radio
BE= blue
E-90GY
E=1953
90= clock-radio
GY=Gray
etc. There are many that absolutely swear it is BLUE. Product Details. Crosley Alarm Clock Radio (circa 1950s) $79.50 (Sold Apr 2005) Crosley B548A (1939) $189.00 (Sold Jun 2006) Crosley B548A (1939) $225.00 (Sold Mar 2010) Crosley B2465 (1946) $110.00 (Sold Mar 2007) Crosley Band Master $249.00 (Sold Dec 2009) Crosley "Battery Fiver" Tombstone (1937) $250.00 (Sold May 2018) Crosley Bullseye (1951) $300.00 (Sold Jan 2014) See Sold Price 7 bids. Dan Morphy Auctions. "Date" is the date that the bulletin was issued, not the year of the radio. Automotive entrepreneur Powel Crosley built his first radio in 1920, as an alternative to buying a high-priced ($135) receiver for his son. Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. The (2) colors I've seen discrepencies in (on US made as well) is metallic blue and chartruse.
I own (3) D-25BE's. Antique Radio Parts & Repairs. By the time the Hotshot came out, Crosley Motors was an experienced builder of small cars dating back to the 1930s. It's the Crosley VIP, a new departure in design and engineering, but an old standby-plastics-is the chosen material for the housing of this important new product. Previous to the letter designations, Crosley used numbering to indicate model years. $56.95 $ 56. Most people believe that Crosley Radio Corp designed and manufactured all there classic 1950's dashboard radios entirely themselves. Have you or anyone else? This web site includes the original classic wood radios, antique wood radios of 1920s and 1930s not the 1940s or 1950s since wood became, … Amazon's Choice for crosley retro radio. Our radios won't disappoint on quality of sound or eye appeal. 1-16 of 628 results for "vintage crosley radio" Related searches. 13,564 unique identified antique radios, plus amateur radio gear, vintage audio, and test equipment! Crosley CR31D Companion Retro Am/FM Tabletop Radio with Bluetooth Receiver, Walnut. I can't recollect ever seeing another brown one. Previous to the letter designations, Crosley used numbering to indicate model years. They took this germ of an idea to the Carl Reynolds Co. of Detroit, industrial designers. Crosley made this this model in several colors to match your home colors and decor in every room: White, Maroon, Chartreuse, Black, Light Green and Aqua. I used to own a nice maroon colored D25MN--but sold it. D 8 in. So a 10-136 was a table model new for 1950.
In 1952 (model year) Crosley had a new approach, using letter prefixes and color letter suffixes.
D-25BE=
D=1952
25=clock-radio
BE= blue
E-90GY
E=1953
90= clock-radio
GY=Gray
etc. Sorry Syl, that's wrong.
11=1951 model year. He then went on to produce several low-priced, attractive models, and by 1922, Crosley was wealthy and his company was the largest radio manufacturer in the world. This radio is an icon from the 1950's with an automotive inspired design. | Browse our daily deals for even more savings! Designs Finally Revealed As Carl Reynolds Co. 1950's Crosley Radio Design Facts Finally Revealed Most people believe that Crosley Radio Corp designed and manufactured all there classic 1950's dashboard radios entirely themselves. "Bulletin" denotes the Crosley service bulletin number. Almost a gun-metal grey-blue if that makes sense. Even radio control knobs are located at the side of the unit. Free shipping on selected items. Crosley 10-137 (1950) THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD! Where as the same model in Canda, built in Canada would just a "5F" on the model tag.
I have seen them both ways (US model numbering on Canada made)
The original "dashboards" from '51 had the same basic colors, except the hard to find ebony color. In 1950, Crosley upped the ante yet again with the introduction of the Hot Shot Super Sports roadster and critics like the famed car-tester Tom McCahill were impressed. The '52 "D" line had:
Chartruese
Metallic Blue
Maroon
Delux White (that's how the spelled "deluxe")
Metallic Green
Tan
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If it glows in the dark and heats up the house, it's MY kind of radio... How in the world is the blue 11-125U I bought named "Sumatra Green" in 1951? The following sources provide parts, information, and repair services for getting your antique radio, TV, or phono back on the road. Crosley electronic engineers did design the electronic tube chassis. You'll find new or used products in Crosley Vintage Radios on eBay. ... crosley radio … Only 1 left in stock - order soon. Were colors offered in Canada the same as U.S. models?
Thanks,
Ron
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, Syl--
In regards to the "ebony" model. The attraction is only natural. Denver, PA, USA. 10=1950. A couple of scuffs on the book itself, and the gilt What is the difference between the "11" series and the "D" series -- beside the year?
Thanks,
Art
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Originally posted by Art Hoch:
I uploaded a picture to the Photo section (in the Crosleys) of a pretty blue Crosley clock radio I found just recently. Old Antique Wood Crosley Vintage Tube Radio -Restored Working Art Deco Table Top vintage Crosley MAGIC MOOD Book Radio. Crosley Solo AM/FM Radio CR3003A. Antique Radio Forums Index » Category » Antique Radio Discussions, Users browsing this forum: Majestic-12 [Bot], Radioroslyn, Sid47 and 40 guests, I uploaded a picture to the Photo section (in the Crosleys) of a pretty blue Crosley clock radio I found just recently. I read you only see the green in "perfect light". 10=1950. Crosley's Corsair clock radio with CD player is not only functional, but fabulous. Price: $15.00. Only 4 left in stock - order soon. | Free shipping on many items! Pick up one of these vintage style, modern telephones from Crosley. From our stylish line of record players, to our newest series of high fidelity turntables, we’re working to bring new life to a classic medium. 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