Reference Guide- The Correct Chassis by Make/Model
This Section is a collector’s guide to the correct chassis by make/model. As you consider a purchase an antique radio, confirming the radio has the original/correct chassis is an important issue. Please make sure you have a definitive answer before making purchase. Most collectors do not play their radios, but originality of the chassis effects value.
Air King 770
'Skyscraper'
Plaskon
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Copely Model 633
Store Brand
Wood
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Cord 'Zephyr' Mirror Radio
Mirror Front Wood
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EH Scott Philharmonic
Gothic Grand Console
Wood Imperial Console
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Emerson BT245
'Louver Grille' Tombstone
Catalin
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Emerson 400
'Patriot'
Catalin
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Emerson EP375
'5+1'
Catalin
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Emerson AX235
'Little Miracle'
Catalin
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FADA 5F60
Catalin
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FADA L56
Catalin
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FADA 200 & 189
'Bullet'
Catalin
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FADA 711
'Dip Top'
Catalin
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General Electric L571
Catalin
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General Television 591, A5A
Catalin or Baskelite
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G&F Searchlight
Wood
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Garod 126
'3-Ring'
Catalin
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Motorola 50XC
"Circle" Grille
Catalin
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Motorola 51X15/16
"S" Grille
Catalin
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RCA Model 40X-56
'New York World's Fair'
Wood, Repwood
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RCA RC350
'Tulip'
Catalin
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Sentinel 284 NI/NB
'Wavy Grille' and 'Open Face'
Catalin
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Silver 159
'Circle'
Wood
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Silvertone
'Roy Rogers' # 4
1950's
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Silvertone 6012
"Rocket"
Bakelite
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Sparton 154B
'Bluebird'
Mirror
Canadian Version of Sparton 566
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Sparton 500C
Catalin Cabinet
Cloisenne´ Faceplate
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Sparton 557
'Sled'
Mirror
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Sparton 6128
"Lobster"
Wood
Ingraham Cabinet
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Zenith 5S228
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NOTE: Catalin radios are typically sold as "not in working condition". It is Catalin Store's sales policy to sell all of its radio as "not working". If you buy a radio and intend to listen to it, it is vital you bring the radio to a vintage electronics expert to check it out and do the repairs to assure the radio's safe operation.