Radios for the home were often showpieces--examples of the most current and fashionable design--but the focus of this radio is portability and durability. I've always attributed it to paint "batches", perhaps they specified the "same" color from 2 different suppliers but ended up different. Sell a Similar Item. In 1950, Crosley upped the ante yet again with the introduction of the Hot Shot Super Sports roadster and critics like the famed car-tester Tom McCahill were impressed. The Carl Reynolds Co. of Detroit Michigan. Estimate $100 - $200 Apr 04, 2015. I used to own a nice maroon colored D25MN--but sold it. Product Details. Previous to the letter designations, Crosley used numbering to indicate model years. D 8 in. Crosley E15 knob. 1950'S Art Deco "Dashboard" Tube Electronic Am Radio By, Crosley H 7.25 in. Because of Canadian manufacturing, I'm sure they used Canadian paint suppliers, this would definitely be a factor. Crosley 1950S PAYPHONE 1950S PAYPHONE $ 89.95. W 13 in. Crosley Alarm Clock Radio (circa 1950s) $79.50 (Sold Apr 2005) Crosley B548A (1939) $189.00 (Sold Jun 2006) Crosley B548A (1939) $225.00 (Sold Mar 2010) Crosley B2465 (1946) $110.00 (Sold Mar 2007) Crosley Band Master $249.00 (Sold Dec 2009) Crosley "Battery Fiver" Tombstone (1937) $250.00 (Sold May 2018) Crosley Bullseye (1951) $300.00 (Sold Jan 2014) Designs Finally Revealed As Carl Reynolds Co. 1950's Crosley Radio Design Facts Finally Revealed Most people believe that Crosley Radio Corp designed and manufactured all there classic 1950's dashboard radios entirely themselves. Crosley CR31D Companion Retro Am/FM Tabletop Radio with Bluetooth Receiver, Walnut. Crosley electronic engineers did design the electronic tube chassis. 13,564 unique identified antique radios, plus amateur radio gear, vintage audio, and test equipment! All the exact same beautiful shad of metallic blue. Must give Crosley management credit for finding such a great design company though! Vintage 1950s Crosley Bakelite 11-103U Red Orange Bullseye Radio Works! Actually they assembled them and the real design credit needs to go to the source i.e. 1950's Crosley Radio Corp. This also is excellent and copied by many other company's. Even radio control knobs are located at the side of the unit. Shop; Support; ... Crosley 1950S PAYPHONE 1950S PAYPHONE $ 89.95. Old Antique Wood Crosley Vintage Tube Radio -Restored Working Art Deco Table Top Measurements: 7 x 4.5 x 1.75 Condition: Good vintage- was told by the owner that it works, it just needs the correct vintage batteries. 95. Suggestion of radio design were kept to a minimum. Get the best deal for Crosley Collectible Tube Radios (1950-1959) from the largest online selection at eBay.com. See Policy for Shipping. I've even seen variations in US models. I used to own a nice maroon colored D25MN--but sold it. Crosley model 10-137. 10=1950. So a 10-136 was a table model new for 1950.

In 1952 (model year) Crosley had a new approach, using letter prefixes and color letter suffixes.

D-25BE=
D=1952
25=clock-radio
BE= blue


E-90GY

E=1953
90= clock-radio
GY=Gray


etc. I'm not sure what official color your "brown" should be. With this in mind Crosley envisioned a clock-radio with the emphasis on CLOCK. etc.

If you need more info, I'm quite the Crosley person, I even sent Marty Bunis a sample color wheel of the Crosley "rainbow" at the time he was doing the collector books.


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Clock-radios, the original form of multi-tasking!, quote:


Originally posted by Dr. Radio:
Sorry Syl, that's wrong.

11=1951 model year. Radio Attic's Archives - Now with 13,564 Identified Antique Radios! Only 1 left in stock - order soon. Our radios won't disappoint on quality of sound or eye appeal. 4.5 out of 5 stars 50. 1945 - 1956 Crosley Radio Data (337kB) This data was taken directly from Crosley service supplements. The attraction is only natural. Have you or anyone else? Vintage Stereos Old School 2-Channel, Audio Vintage & Used / Second-hand home Audio equipment, Components. You'll find new or used products in Crosley Vintage Radios on eBay. Pick up one of these vintage style, modern telephones from Crosley. Cabinet colors of rich blue, maroon, green, etc. Almost a gun-metal grey-blue if that makes sense. So a 10-136 was a table model new for 1950.

In 1952 (model year) Crosley had a new approach, using letter prefixes and color letter suffixes.

D-25BE=
D=1952
25=clock-radio
BE= blue


E-90GY

E=1953
90= clock-radio… This web site includes the original classic wood radios, antique wood radios of 1920s and 1930s not the 1940s or 1950s since wood became, … Crosley Pup One Tube Radio & good 201A or WD12 tube, 4 x 4 x 4" WORKS 1925 So a 10-136 was a table model new for 1950.

In 1952 (model year) Crosley had a new approach, using letter prefixes and color letter suffixes.

D-25BE=
D=1952
25=clock-radio
BE= blue


E-90GY

E=1953
90= clock-radio
GY=Gray


etc. The VIP story of page 2 indicates the following: New to the clock-radio field is a unit that looks more like a clock then a radio...sounds more like a large radio than a small one...look's as good in an office as it does in a bedroom. The result is the classic face of the VIP. Battery operated, it is made of durable plastic, and a handle assists in carrying the set. Crosley hired the Carl Reynolds Co. to do all the enclosure designs and then had Chicago Mold Co. make the injection molds and produce the bakelite Carl Reynolds Co. wonderful artwork cabinet designs! An Aqua 1950's Crosley Retro "Color Radio" in beautiful completely restored condition. I can't recollect ever seeing another brown one. $56.95 $ 56. As a boy Neil Reynolds spend many hours in his dad's engineering lab observing these unique designs being created! That's because a world of technical skill and years of engineering experience are written into this story...from the first chapter on design to the final chapter, plastics. Crosley, assembled the radios with an enclosure, designed and created by someone else. Go back and find the past in this 1950s payphone from Crosley, reproduced down to the rotary-style push buttons. What is the difference between the "11" series and the "D" series -- beside the year?
Thanks,
Art


, Sorry Syl, that's wrong.

11=1951 model year.

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Clock-radios, the original form of multi-tasking!, Well, the "metalic green" one I have looks more greyish-green to me.

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Joe Gray, quote:


Originally posted by Dr. Radio:
Sorry, Syl, perhaps I was too brash.
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The original "dashboards" from '51 had the same basic colors, except the hard to find ebony color. Only 4 left in stock - order soon. The Farm-O-Road was made by Crosley, a company that most of us know for their equally-cute little cars, pickups, sports cars, and station wagons, and, of course, their radios. In addition to radios, Crosley manufactured automobiles and household appliances. Crosley made this this model in several colors to match your home colors and decor in every room: White, Maroon, Chartreuse, Black, Light Green and Aqua. Though the VIP design tends toward simplicity and stately good looks, the clock bezel is trimmed in brilliant mar-resistant brass. Most people believe that Crosley Radio Corp designed and manufactured all there classic 1950's dashboard radios entirely themselves. No, it was painted, a beautiful black--a classy looking radio.

Ron-

There were differences in colors. The '52 "D" line had:

Chartruese
Metallic Blue
Maroon
Delux White (that's how the spelled "deluxe")
Metallic Green
Tan


, Dr. Radio,

I have a D-25 in beautiful original condition that is factory painted in a medium brown color (NOT tan). 1950-1959 Crosley - USA 1952 Sales Brochure 1954 Sales Brochure 1956 Sales Brochure [need photo] 1950 - (10-419MU) 12" console, wood (mahogany) This level of antique radios also considered antique vintage radios are now even considered classic wooden radios. I don't think the color shifted.
Art

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, Art,

You are NOT alone. Antique Radio Parts & Repairs. It is a model 11-125U. Product Details. And it had to be different ...a product that would appeal to more people, thereby increasing the Crosley market potential. The following sources provide parts, information, and repair services for getting your antique radio, TV, or phono back on the road. The '52 "D" line had:

Chartruese
Metallic Blue
Maroon
Delux White (that's how the spelled "deluxe")
Metallic Green
Tan

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Clock-radios, the original form of multi-tasking!. But the style is what really sells these radios. This is a set that was sold in Canada, so the color code is not added to the model number - simply says D-25. $99.95 $ 99. Were colors offered in Canada the same as U.S. models?

Thanks,
Ron

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, Syl--

In regards to the "ebony" model. Automotive entrepreneur Powel Crosley built his first radio in 1920, as an alternative to buying a high-priced ($135) receiver for his son. Below is a copy of the Plastics Progress magazine article that on pg.2 exposes this fact, plus the son of Carl Reynolds (Neil Reynolds) has contacted nucow.com, and furnished this article in order to finally help expose the truth! "Date" is the date that the bulletin was issued, not the year of the radio. Amazon's Choice for crosley retro radio. Unlike the many stories involving new products, the VIP story can be told in three short chapters. Previous to the letter designations, Crosley used numbering to indicate model years. 95 $69.95 $69.95. 1-16 of 628 results for "vintage crosley radio" Related searches. Beautiful example of this mid-century radio. FREE Shipping. Dan Morphy Auctions. The preface begins something like this: In an effort to meet the strong competition developing in the clock-radio field, the Crosley organization decided on a fresh approach. I've seen some original very dark blue and if I remember right a lighter shade of blue, but all labled as D-25BE.

I've seen a E-15CE (chartruese) that you swear was a totally different color (almost yellow).

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Clock-radios, the original form of multi-tasking!, A question about 1950s Crosley clock radios. Very cool collectible and features a black leather book like casing. Moffats LTD, was a Crosley distributor (maker as well?) What is the difference between the "11" series and the "D" series -- beside the year?
Thanks,
Art

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Originally posted by Art Hoch:
I uploaded a picture to the Photo section (in the Crosleys) of a pretty blue Crosley clock radio I found just recently. The Radio Attic's Archives are the internet's best resource for identifying antique radios. At the forefront of the Vinyl Revolution, we at Crosley Radio have our roots planted in the history of analog music players, but we also keep our eyes turned to the future progression of sound. This radio is an icon from the 1950's with an automotive inspired design. 4.6 out of 5 stars 270. "Bulletin" denotes the Crosley service bulletin number. Shop our cool modern radios inspired by old school vintage styling. Most commonly-needed parts, such as tubes and capacitors, are still cheap and plentiful. etc.

If you need more info, I'm quite the Crosley person, I even sent Marty Bunis a sample color wheel of the Crosley "rainbow" at the time he was doing the collector books.


, Sorry, Syl, perhaps I was too brash.

There were differnces. Crosley, outsourcing there enclosure designs, then taking all credit and most of the profit is exposed by, industry only magazine, article below. This 1950 edition looks pretty darn good, although the seller mentions a few flaws. See Sold Price 7 bids. ... crosley radio … Sorry Syl, that's wrong.

11=1951 model year. Previous to the letter designations, Crosley used numbering to indicate model years. 10=1950. 1950s Mid-Century Modern Electronic Alarm Clock and Radio by, Crosley From our stylish line of record players, to our newest series of high fidelity turntables, we’re working to bring new life to a classic medium. Shop eBay for great deals on Crosley Vintage Radios. A couple of scuffs on the book itself, and the gilt All these years, Crosley has been taking credit, for the unique collector radios and clocks! FREE Shipping by Amazon. I read you only see the green in "perfect light". The (2) colors I've seen discrepencies in (on US made as well) is metallic blue and chartruse.

I own (3) D-25BE's. Sumatra Green is the offical name. Crosley 10-137 (1950) THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD! and there were differences. Crosley Solo AM/FM Radio CR3003A. Starting Price $25. 1950's Crosley D-25 Dashboard Radio. Amplify Your Style. The overall design is reminiscent of a lunchbox. In a 1951 review, McCahill praised the Hot Shot in Mechanix Illustrated , calling Crosley’s “mechanized roller skate” a great American sports car. Styled like a 1950's automobile, this beauty features enough color and chrome …

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If it glows in the dark and heats up the house, it's MY kind of radio... How in the world is the blue 11-125U I bought named "Sumatra Green" in 1951? vintage Crosley MAGIC MOOD Book Radio. Where as the same model in Canda, built in Canada would just a "5F" on the model tag.

I have seen them both ways (US model numbering on Canada made)

The original "dashboards" from '51 had the same basic colors, except the hard to find ebony color. Antique Radio Forums Index » Category » Antique Radio Discussions, Users browsing this forum: Majestic-12 [Bot], Radioroslyn, Sid47 and 40 guests, I uploaded a picture to the Photo section (in the Crosleys) of a pretty blue Crosley clock radio I found just recently. View Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. For example in the USA, you had a model F-5CE (F=1954, 5=table radio, and CE=Chartruese). Small tuning knob for Crosley Dynatrol radio (item k61) » details. | Browse our daily deals for even more savings! Free shipping on selected items. | Free shipping on many items! Crosley's Corsair clock radio with CD player is not only functional, but fabulous. There are many that absolutely swear it is BLUE. 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