Old classic RADIO

larryho · Post by **larryho** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 12:11 am

I am looking to purchase an old radio for my 1966 beetle. Preferably in the 60s from Blunkunpt. We had one before and my daughter traded this in for a more modern stereo system. Now looking for one to add to the vintage pack. Saw one in my friends car. It comes with an original VW knob. The sound is not that great but for someone like me its acceptable. I prefer old vintage items.
Any assistance on this is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Larry
Saigon, Vietnam

seabluebug · Post by **seabluebug** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:36 am

Hi Larry: There is a huge classified section at www.thesamba.com - with any luck you can find it there - I have purchased many things from the samba and ebay with good results. Good luck on finding the radio!

Post by **jmartini** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:20 am

Yes, I agree - that is the largest classified section that I know of and I have purchased two radio's from people, one via eBay and the other via the samba. Keep your eyes open on both spots and I'm sure you will find something...just be patient! Good luck!

larryho · Post by **larryho** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:30 pm

Thanks. Will certainly go to the website recommended, but should any kind fellows come across a good one with reasonable price do let me know. Most grateful. Have a nice weekend.

elkluvadore · Post by **elkluvadore** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:50 pm

i have an original am radio id be willing to sell, if i ever find that dreadfully hard to find am/fm radio for a reasonable price

volksbugusa · Post by **volksbugusa** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:56 pm

leave as is...stuffed my new tune box in the glove compartment. Not sure if you converted your system to 12 v
Cheers
Matt

elkluvadore · Post by **elkluvadore** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:58 pm

thats a good idea, but i like the look of the original am/fms better then my original am, but if i dont find one, ill do something like that

Post by **jmartini** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 4:32 am

I have the orignal Sapphire III radio (6 volt) in the beetle. Boy it is a culture shock when I get into my '05 New Beetle and have XM Satellite radio! Back in the mid-70's you could find everything you wanted on AM radio - now it's pretty much a barren wasteland with a few talk radio shows and a few oldies (50's music) channels.

elkluvadore · Post by **elkluvadore** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:47 pm

Yeah, am is empty

ohwell, ill figure out how to use an mp3 with it

elkluvadore · Post by **elkluvadore** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:17 pm

I just found a 60's radio am/fm, not bluapunkt, but it uses the same faceplate(i think) only 15$, score!!!

larryho · Post by **larryho** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:01 pm

Thanks fellows. Bought an original Sapphire 3 from Samba without knobs. Will try to find the knobs and its finally settled.

bill hauck · Post by **bill hauck** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:09 am

I am also looking for a "reasonably priced" 12v radio for my 66. I don't care if it is AM or FM.

Post by **jmartini** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:06 am

Hi Bill: You might want to try www.thesamba.com and go to their classified section - you will probably find one there for sure.

crazydaze · Post by **crazydaze** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:31 pm

Absolutely loads on uk ebay

http:// www.ebay.co.uk

Some go for more than others

Alex.

larryho · Post by **larryho** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:12 am

Thanks fellows I have since found mine at Samba. a Sapphire 3.

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