period radio CD player for series 1 E-Type

[DBSV8]

Looking for a bit of advice ,

I am in the process of purchaing a Series 1 E-Type FHC , It does not have a radio / speaker unit / Ash tray fitted



SNG barret can supply the unit surround and Ash tray.



Do these units come already covered , or do you need to purchase black vinyl and cover them .

Also any advice on period looking speakers with a CD player that has USB option , ( Do not need a radio never use it and dont want to fit an aerial ) as period as possible , was thinking along the lines of getting a removable modern CD player head unit and have a period radio front that can be slotted placed when not in use .

any ideas apreciated

[GadgeS3C]

Have you considered the option of a period radio upgraded to do CD/USB?

No experience of these people but just to show what I mean: http://www.tadpoleradios.co.uk/Default.aspx

Other suppliers are available!
Gary

[OldSkoolRS]

I saw an advert recently and now can't find it (typical) as I fancy getting a period radio for my RS2000 once it's back on the road. If I can find it later (might be in a magazine) I'll post a link to who sells it and edit this post.

However with an E Type you really should just be listening to the engine noise as that's music on it's own.

[Swoxy]

Becker Mexico 7948.

Edited by Swoxy on Sunday 3rd April 10:54

[DBSV8]

GadgeS3C said:

Have you considered the option of a period radio upgraded to do CD/USB?

No experience of these people but just to show what I mean: http://www.tadpoleradios.co.uk/Default.aspx

Other suppliers are available!
Gary

This is the sort of thing I had envisaged

cheers

[Markh]

Swoxy said:

Becker Mexico 7948.

Edited by Swoxy on Sunday 3rd April 10:54

yes i agree, great piece of kit

[lowdrag]

Two things to remember about the Becker Mexico retro unit.

It isn't available in positive earth.

Does it have the same dimensions as the original dashboard hole? I don't think so.

[DBSV8]

lowdrag said:

Two things to remember about the Becker Mexico retro unit.

It isn't available in positive earth.

Does it have the same dimensions as the original dashboard hole? I don't think so.

thats very useful info,

What I had in mind was something that looks like this



fitted with a "period style radio"

thats been converted to a USB / MP3 player , which gives the best of both worlds " Tadpoleradios

seem to be the best option and cheaper at 250 pounds

[mph]

You could go for a decent original 1960's fm radio such as a becker or blaupunkt.

I believe these already have an auxiliary connection that could be used for CD/MP3 or whatever.

You should get one these for less than £250.

[lowdrag]

A quick Google came up with this:-

http://www.retrosoundusa.com/

[davepoth]

Definitely the one, even has a satnav built in.