Radio observation -
The writer is correct in questioning how a radio could be a 'genuine' BL
part that pre-dated BL. I worked for the distributors for Central US all
during the 70s, and can tell you that during that period there was no such
thing as a 'factory' radio. Each distributor worked their own deal with a
radio supplier. We used Panasonic in all of our cars. I know this to be a
fact, having been the one who purchased, stocked, and dispensed the parts,
designed, sourced, purchased, stocked and dispensed the bits used to install
them. Hope no one's bubble is broken, but we all need to be pretty careful
of the information coming from all the experts out there. I cannot speak
for any of the other distributors in the US.
Paul
'72
----- Original Message -----
From: <corey.sherman@rcn.com>
To: <Triumphs@autox.team.net>; <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 7:58 AM
Subject: TR genuine original factory Radio (inquiry/rant)
> British Leyland AM/FM pushbutton radio on eBAy... $365 ... incredible (I
suppose if a Bumble Bee hose can command over $250, why
> not)!
>
> What bothers me is the information provided, or rather misinformation.
> Please help me understand the "facts":
>
> [] I thought that British Leyland didn't start badging their logo until
> after 1972. How could this possibly be a TR4 Radio? Certainly the radio
> would work, but it's not "genuine".
>
> [] Factory AM/FM radios were only available for TR250/TR6, except for US
> dealer/customer aftermarket units - how could this be "factory issued".
>
> [] According my archive (Jon Macartney stated, How can I tell if my radio
> is a factory original?)"...up to 1972, Triumph supplied an AM only radio -
and with one
> loudspeaker."
>
> [] I thought TR4 were supplied with Smith Radiomobile models.
>
> [] I thought the custom built units for Triumph available were Bendix
> (v350&v480); Motorola Sapphire XIV; and US made Triumph 1967 Am/FM #7FBTRX
>
> Please advise.
>
> Triumph TR6 TR4 Jaguar MGB Orig. AMFM Radio Item # 600201579
> --------------------------------------------------------------
> "This is a genuine original factory issue British Leyland AMFM pushbutton
> radio that was used in the Triumph TR4, Triumph TR6, MGB and Jaguar
> sportscars....among others. This is a vintage original that has sat on the
> shelf for many years. It was just pulled from storage, cleaned and bench
> tested to new standards. Everything functions as new. It is tight as new.
> Pushbuttons, dial indicator, tone switch, dial light, etc, all function as
> new. Excellent tone quality....if you use a decent speaker system with the
> unit. No damage. This is one of the nicest originals you can find. Needs
> nothing. Measures 5 1/2 inches deep X 6 3/4 inches wide X 1 3/4 inches
> thick. Measurement between knob centers is standard 5 1/4 inches. See my
> other auto anctions. Email for info."
>
>
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>
> ________________________
> Corey Sherman
> corey.sherman@rcn.com
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