Paul,
Interesting email, I have a 1976 TR6 with a 1970's period Alpine AM-FM (no
push buttons) casette player. I always thought it was a previous owner
upgrade am now wondering if it's original to the car. I bought a Spitfire
new in 1974 and remember it came with an AM radio from the dealer. I
immediately took it to a high school buddy who worked at a car radio place
and had an AM-FM 8 track installed.
Charlie
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Johnson <pjonmanana@worldnet.att.net>
To: <corey.sherman@rcn.com>; <Triumphs@autox.team.net>;
<6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 5:58 PM
Subject: Re: TR genuine original factory Radio (inquiry/rant)
> 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."
> >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=600201579&;
> r=0&t=0&showTutorial=0&ed=1011307369&indexURL=0&rd=1
> >
> > ________________________
> > Corey Sherman
> > corey.sherman@rcn.com
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