Posted 2 years ago
dav2no1
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Crosley Bluebird AM/FM Radio
This is a reproduction of the Sparton Bluebird. This is a Crosley model CR-37, am/fm, cassette and also has a line input. This particular radio was manufactured in 2010.
It was very hard to get a good picture due to the reflections. I've been wanting one of these for a long time. A friend needed some money and couldn't pay the interest he had agreed upon, so I had to take this as part of the deal.
"One of the most unique & beautiful radios is the Sparton Bluebird. It was produced in 1936 during the time of other great deco designs."
"In the late 1990’s, the Thomas & Crosley companies sold reproductions of the Sparton Bluebird (obviously manufactured by the same company). The major difference was they used 16-inch mirrors, instead of the approximately 14-inch mirrors used on the original. They also used chrome feet instead of black, and the dial was not like the original Bluebird, among other variances."
Here's a link with some info and a picture of a real Bluebird at the end.
https://radiospast.com/2015/06/real-or-reproduction/
Very cool radio Dave! The first one I've seen with a slot for the cassette. I'm used to the old front loading style.
I love the look and the blue!
Thank you for your comments. It's definitely a classic. The original design was super cool.