Worlds Fair Ivory White 1939 Firestone Model R-320 AM Vacuum Tube AM Radio! Sounds Great! Excellent Condition!

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DESCRIPTION: This radio was introduced around the time of the 1939 World\’s Fair in Flushing, New York where Firestone Tire and Rubber had its pavilion. Very attractive bullet shape design has streamline look of the post war industrial era before Art Deco. Tabletop AM vacuum tube radio manufactured by Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in late thirties timeframe.

CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is plaskon molded cabinet. Plaskon is a harder denser predecessor of modern plastic. All original factory molded colors. Not repainted no touch up no over spray. None needed. There is only one small hairline crack on bottom lowest grill vane left side. Does not continue through length of vane or back inside. Most probably caused by temperatures changes over the years not impact or shock. No other cracks, chips, splits, abrasions, or major cracks. Plaskon plastic is one of the early forms of plastic. It is a more brittle and dense material. It is not unusual to find surviving examples that have hairline cracks as result of temperature fluctuations over time. More expensive and rarer than Bakelite.

SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations around the dial with an external attached antenna wire.

KNOBS: All original factory matching ivory volume on/off knob is chipped. Attachment post is not broken.

DIAL LIGHT:Dial light works and lights brightly.

CLOCK: No clock.

LOGOS: None missing.

INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The tubes are working fine. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection.The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected.

POWER CORD: Brand new replacement power cord and safety polarized plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits.

BACKING BOARD: Original backing panel is missing.

FACTORY LABELS: No missing labels.

PROVENANCE: Was gently used then stored in a dry cool environment for a long period of time. No evidence of prolonged exposure to cigarette smoking, moisture, cooking grease, pets or carpet. This radio has been in our reserve inventories for a long time. Was gifted by a friend located in Portland Oregon who found it at a garage sale.

COLOR: Ivory white

DIMENSIONS: Approximately 13\” x 7\” x 7.5\” (l x w x h)

WEIGHT: 6 lbs. 13 oz.

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Product: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.

Category: radio

Cabinet construction: Beetle

Period: 1930s