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    Studebaker Radio Fake or Real?

    I've seen a lot of the modern made in China radios, but this is the first time I've seen an antique table radio with the Studebaker name on it.
    I'm thinking someone just fastened it on in an attempt to make more money. Does this look real to anyone?

    Pardon Our Interruption...
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-RARE-Studebaker-Model-AC-891-tube-Tweed-Portable-Picnic-AM-battery-Radio/253249128244?hash=item3af6d30734:g:lPEAAOSwC-taAzVp
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  • #2
    It is legitimate: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...adio&styleid=1

    Craig

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    • #3
      I noticed it has no ventilation holes. That thing must get really hot!
      Ron Dame
      '63 Champ

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      • #4
        My buddy Carl Shontz had one of those, it was in really nice shape. Not sure what happened to it after he passed away.
        Paul
        Winston-Salem, NC
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        • #5
          I have one of these. They were made by Philco and offered by Studebaker in 1939 and 1940. See Dick Quinn's article about them in the June, 1988 issue of TW, page 47. The Studebaker name was prominently shown on the front of the case. It was advertised as "The New Studebaker 'Sportable' Radio". A special battery that delivered three voltages fit inside the case; it was not intended to operate from the car battery or inside the car, since the radio used an internal antenna. The suggested list price was between $19.45 and $21.45.

          George
          george krem

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          • #6
            Wow, sure glad I asked, as I had no idea about the Studebaker connection to these old radios.
            After my last Studebaker purchase two weeks ago I will be in the poor house for quite a while, so I can't afford this radio anyway, but it's good to know.

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            • #7
              Someone bought it....
              The only difference between death and taxes is that death does not grow worse every time Congress convenes. - Will Rogers

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              • #8
                No, it's a battery radio. The tubes run 1.5 volts on their little filaments, which are a hair-fine wire. And a 67.5 volt "B" battery, too. The tubes might get warm, never hot. Radio is a Philco product, IIRC. I have the same radio in Philco branding, and it plays fine.
                Gord Richmond, within Weasel range of the Alberta Badlands

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                • #9
                  It's a Studebaker AC-891, note how low that Number is compared to the 1960's!
                  That has to be an Original from the 1930's to '40's.
                  StudeRich
                  Second Generation Stude Driver,
                  Proud '54 Starliner Owner
                  SDC Member Since 1967

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Chris Pile View Post
                    Someone bought it....
                    I was surprised to see that also. I thought the price was way too high, and no one would buy it.

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                    • #11
                      Book F, the parts price book, indicates first offered for 1939

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