1949 General Electric CL-500. This gorgeous white with gold swirl Beetle plastic radio is a real gem and sought after. It has been electronically refurbished. Aux input cord already installed so you can play whatever audio you want on this beauty of a radio. It does have a few “eyelash” blemishes which you really have to look hard for. These are common on these early Beetle cabinets.
At checkout, you will have the option of having an Bluetooth Functionality or FM module included. Purchase with confidence.
Explanation of options
- Base Original AM functionality: The radios original AM circuitry has been thoroughly inspected/refurbished and any out of spec components replaced.
- 3.5mm Aux input cord installed: in addition to the original radio circuitry refurbishing, a 3.5mm aux cord is installed so that an audio player, smartphone or Bluetooth module can be plugged into it. There’s a small microswitch installed, in a discrete as possible location, that allow the user to toggle between the original AM radio signals and the aux input such as Bluetooth.
- Input cord installed with Bluetooth module: Original circuitry refurbished, the 3.5mm aux cord installed and a Bluetooth adapter included. Radio will be able to receive Bluetooth audio.
- Input cord installed with Bluetooth and FM module: Original circuitry refurbished, the 3.5mm aux cord installed and a Bluetooth adapter included. Radio will be able to receive Bluetooth audio and also FM radio stations.
