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1940 Motorola 50-X-2 Radio.
As it says in the title this is a 1940 Motorola model: 50-X-2, and its one of the most beautiful radios I've ever seen.
The spring loaded handle on the top, and bullet style knobs are all original. The dial gives off a warm, orange, glow when the radio is switched on. If you notice the speaker design it's comprised of eight fins that taper down too the lefthand side. As somebody who's done a fair amount of 3D modeling I could make a 3D model of this... but it would take me while, which makes me wonder how did they make these radios so perfectly shaped, and so precise, back in 1940, and do it all by hand, and from that create a mold to mass produce them on an assembly line. I can't help but be in awe of the skilled craftsmanship involved in creating this little marvel.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/autogyro/sets/72157628410290043/detail
Thanks,
Scott
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Comment by Amanda McLean on December 29, 2011 at 1:15am -
I definitely want one. This is just too cool!
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Comment by Cameron Henry on December 15, 2011 at 5:01pm -
it's like the radio that travels with the brave little toaster.
How cool
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Comment by Scott on December 15, 2011 at 10:54am -
@Alex Bolado Feminine... what are you talking about??? This radio is so damn manly it would be what John Wayne or Lee Marvin would be listening too if they were still alive.
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Comment by Deven Science on December 15, 2011 at 12:30am -
I've got a neighbor that has a whole collection of amazing old Motorola radios. He also collects 78rpm record players. I've been meaning to take a photo of some of his stuff for this site.
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Comment by Larry on December 14, 2011 at 11:11pm -
That was made in 1940? It certainly seemed ahead of its time for looks like a radio from the 1950s.
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Comment by Alex Bolado on December 14, 2011 at 9:44pm -
There's something kinda cute, kinda feminine about this radio. Neat, but nothing I would want personally.
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Comment by Bruce Partington-Plans on December 14, 2011 at 3:58am -
Looks like something Dick Tracy would listen to! I agree about the workmanship - they don't make 'em like that any more!
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