B2 Vintage Radio Works

B2 Vintage Radio Works Specializing in old school vacuum tube electronics; Restore-Buy-Sell-Trade & More

Coming off a radio filled weekend with 2 swap meets (Saturday in the Chicago area and Sunday in the Milwaukee area), I w...
06/09/2026

Coming off a radio filled weekend with 2 swap meets (Saturday in the Chicago area and Sunday in the Milwaukee area), I was able to sell some, and I'm now a few radios lighter. Plus I was able to pick up this gem.... a Red & White1959 Majestic "Black Magic" model 900 transistor table radio in a screaming MCM design. This was produced at a time when many manufacturers were starting to get into using transistors instead of vacuum tubes. It is powered by six "D" cell batteries in series (9 volts total), and even still had the decades old Eveready "Leak Proof" batteries installed from what I would guess were of 1970s vintage. Good thing they lived up to their "Leak Proof" name. When I installed a fresh set of batteries, this radio still plays well.

All set up at the Wisconsin Antique Radio Club's show this morning. My good Radio Buddy Steve Fleury made the trip here ...
06/07/2026

All set up at the Wisconsin Antique Radio Club's show this morning. My good Radio Buddy Steve Fleury made the trip here from Dayton Ohio, what a nice surprise!

Here is a 1963 Clock radio that looks like it could've just came off of Grandma's nightstand. It's an Admiral model Y378...
06/04/2026

Here is a 1963 Clock radio that looks like it could've just came off of Grandma's nightstand. It's an Admiral model Y3783, which is a little too posh for my taste, with its ornate interlocking small circles all over the entirety of the front grill, giving it a lacey look. Though, I do really like the large oval clock though with is Westclox movement and the original power plug with the Admiral logo on it.
Actually, I believe this one has been stored away for most of its 60+ year existence. There is minimal wear to the cabinet, barely any dust or dirt inside the cabinet, and it has all 5 original Admiral brand vacuum tubes which all tested extremely good (like brand new). There are no signs of any heat wear that one would normally see, to any of the components or the printed circuit board.
I brought it up slowly on a variac, and when it powered on, there was just the typical AC hum, so I replaced the 2 section paper & wax filter capacitor with modern equivalents. This thing now plays with great sound and reception up & down the AM dial.

I restored this 1954 Zenith Clock radio today. It's a 1954 model L520G in a Light Grayish Green color, that has the typi...
05/31/2026

I restored this 1954 Zenith Clock radio today. It's a 1954 model L520G in a Light Grayish Green color, that has the typical AA5 tube Chassis layout. This model has a single 4" speaker and a Telechron clock movement. After replacing 2 bad tubes, and all the original paper & wax capacitors, it now plays with great reception & sound up and down the AM dial. Zenith made this particular model (Chassis 5L07) in many different color combinations. I have posted here on March 17, 2026 featuring the Shamrock Green one from my collection.

Here is a lunch box style portable radio that I can truly say, I never knew existed until I discovered & bought this par...
05/28/2026

Here is a lunch box style portable radio that I can truly say, I never knew existed until I discovered & bought this particular one on Monday. This is a 1948 Garod "Starlet" model 4B-1 in a two-tone vivid Blue & Ivory. This is not a painted radio, rather the color is molded right into the plastic.
I especially dig the ridges in the plastic on the front & back of the case, radiating up from the "Garod" name at the bottom, just like beams of sunlight at dawn. Its a battery only set, utilizing a 67.5 VDC battery for the "B" Voltage and three 1.5 VDC D-cell batteries in parallel for the "A" voltage. It has a 4 tube chassis with the 3S4, 1R5, 1L4, 1S5 vacuum tube lineup.

I recently acquired this 1967 Sony model 8R-42 eight transistor radio in a striking shade of Reddish Orange. Its an AM o...
05/09/2026

I recently acquired this 1967 Sony model 8R-42 eight transistor radio in a striking shade of Reddish Orange. Its an AM only and has very nice sound and reception. On the backboard is printed "Insect Proof" and was wondering what the manufacturer did to make it insect proof?
I've seen radios before from Philco and Norelco that were "Tropicalized", which is a radio receiver that is specially designed and constructed to withstand the harsh conditions of tropical environments, including high humidity, heat, and potential for fungal growth. This is achieved through various protective measures like sealing components, using special coatings and materials, and ensuring the radio's internal components are resistant to moisture and corrosion.
So what does Insect Proofing entail?

Here are a few Admiral radios from 1958 with a nice mid-century design & great colors. They all use the same Chassis (5D...
05/03/2026

Here are a few Admiral radios from 1958 with a nice mid-century design & great colors. They all use the same Chassis (5D4) which is the standard AA5 tube layout. The Beige one & the two-tone Slate /Seafoam clock version I've had for quite a while. The Turquoise one & the Red one I recently acquired from fellow collector Gordon in Pittsburgh.

Selling off a bunch of vintage radios from my collection. Some are restored electronically, some are unrestored but stil...
04/19/2026

Selling off a bunch of vintage radios from my collection. Some are restored electronically, some are unrestored but still work, and some do not work at all. Some are in excellent cosmetic condition, and some are not. Here are brief descriptions of each with price that correspond with the number on the photos. If you have further questions or need more detailed pictures, just ask.
Pick up in Brookfield WI, or I can ship at buyers expense.

#1: Ivory 1972 RCA RVD810Y; Unrestored transistor set but plays fine; Cabinet good; Clock works; new cord....$50

#2 : White/Gray 1965 RCA RHD17Y; Electronically restored tube set; Plays fine; Cabinet good; Clock works...$45

#3 : Black/White 1960 Monarch 711; Unrestored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet good;...$35

#4 : Ivory/White 1960s Wales; Unrestored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet good;...$35

#5 : Red 1954 Philco C-580; Electronically restored tube set plays fine; Cabinet has piece broken out on back corner;...$30

#6 : Black 1959 Sylvania 1107: Electronically restored tube set; Plays fine; Cabinet good;...$30

#7 : Red 1969 Julietta RT-6: Unrestored transistor set but plays fine; Cabinet good....$60

#8 : Green 1952 Mitchell 1253: Unrestored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet good;....$45

#9 : Pink 1957 Motorola 57R: Unrestored tube set, powers up with only a hum; Cabinet has heat stress crack on top....$90

#10 : Faux Wood 1970 Sears 667.2301 AM/FM; Unrestored transistor set but plays fine; Cabinet good; Clock works

#11 : Black 1956 Sylvania 2101: Unrestored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet good; Clock works...$70

#12 : Ivory/Maroon 1949 Clarion 11802: Electronically restored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet good....$80

#13 : Brown 1948 Truetone D2919: Electronically restored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet good....$119

#14 : Red/White 1960 Westinghouse H749-T5 : Electronically restored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet has small chip on bottom rear....$70

#15 : Brown 1959 Motorola 5T12M : Unrestored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet good;....$55

#16 : Brown 1959 Silvertone 15: Unrestored transistor set; Does not play-needs restoration;Cabinet good....$25

#17: Red 1959 Silvertone 8212: Unrestored Battery poweredtube set. Plays fine with custom battery pack; Cabinet good.....$100

#18 : Pink/White 1961 Motorola C19P: Unrestored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet good, small Crack in grill and chip on tuning k**b; Clock works....$60

#19 : Ivory 1957 Motorola 5C27W-1: Unrestored tube set; Does not play-needs restoration;Cabinet one small Crack on top; Clock does not work, missing clock k**bs...$35

#20 : Ivory 1957 Motorola 5C27W-1: Unrestored tube set; Does not play-needs restoration;Cabinet good; Clock works...$45

#21 : Wood/Ivory grill 1948 Delco R-1238: Unrestored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet good.....$75

#22 : Teal 1955 Emerson 812B: Electronically restored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet okay ....$119

#23 : Red1955 Emerson 812B: unrestored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet has some cracks ...$69

#24 : Lt.Gray/Maroon 1955 Westinghouse H547-T5: Electronically restored tube set plays fine; Cabinet good. Clockworks...$150

#25 : Brown 1953 Mallory UHF Converter: Unrestored non-functional, for display, cabinet good.....$15

#26 : Brown 1953 Crosley UHF Converter: Unrestored non-functional, for display, cabinet good.....$15

#27 : Brown 1953 Mallory UHF Converter: Unrestored non-functional, for display, cabinet good.....$15

#28 : Wooden 1998 Crosley CR-39 AM/FM Reproduction radio, Unrestored transistor set but still plays well, Cabinet good....$80

#29 : Black 1970s Unknown make/model: Reproduction radio, Unrestored Battery powered transistor set, non-functional, cabinet good, missing tuning k**b....$25

#30 : Black/Gold 2020 Crosley CR-3038A AM/FM/Bluetooth Reproduction transistor radio, plays well, cabinet good ....$40

#31 :Brown 1988 Crosley CR-1 AM/FM/Cassette Reproduction transistor radio. Plays well, cabinet good.....$25

#32 : Chrome 1990 Crosley C-9 AM/FM/Cassette Reproduction transistor radio. Plays well, cabinet good.....$35

#33 : White/Gold 2020 Crosley CR-3038A AM/FM/Bluetooth Reproduction transistor radio, plays well, cabinet good , Brand new in Box....$50

#34 : White 1960 Emerson 862: Unrestored tube set but still plays well. Cabinet okay with one small Crack on top....$35

#35 : Green 1955 Philco D-734: Unrestored tube set, untested as cord is cut, cabinet has cracks, fir parts....$25

#36 : Tan 1959 Motorola 5P21N : Unrestored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet good...$30

#37 : Black 1954 CBS-COLUMBIA 5155: Electronically restored tube set; Plays fine; Cabinet good;...$79

#38 : Ivory 1954 Continental 2800: Unrestored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet good, clock works ...$80

#39 : White/Blue 1955 Admiral 6P65S: Unrestored tube set. Powes on with a hum, will need recap; Cabinet good....$270

#40 : Ivory 1960 Sonic 500: Unrestored tube set Powers on with no sound; Cabinet good. Has Original Cardboard box....$50

#41 : Ivory 1957 Zenith Royal 500 Deluxe: Unrestored transistor set; Does not play-needs restoration;Cabinet good....$35

#42 : Brown 1956 Motorola 56H1: Unrestored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet Good....$275

#43 : Yellow/Black 1958 Motorola 5P33VW: Unrestored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet Good...$35

#44 : Black 1958 Motorola 5P32E: Unrestored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet Good....$30

#45 : Tan/Maroon 1957 Motorola 5P31A: Unrestored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet Good....$25

#46 : Tan/Maroon 1957 Motorola 5P31A: Unrestored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet Good....$25

#47 : Dk.Green 1953 Motorola 52L1A: Unrestored tube set but plays fine; Cabinet Good....$35

#48 : Tan/White 1965 Norelco 22RC067: Unrestored transistor set; Does not play-needs restoration;Cabinet good, missing battery cover...$20

#49 : Turquoise/Black 1956 Motorola 56L4A: Unrestored tube set. New cord, replaced old Selenium rectifier with Diode & resistor. Plays fine; Cabinet Good....$80

#50 : Gray 1957 Westinghouse H622-P6: Unrestored transistor set, non-functional; Cabinet good...$20

#51 : White/Silver 1965 Julietta TK-1050: Unrestored transistor set; Brand new in Box, Untested, Cabinet good.....$40

#52 : Maroon/Gold 1949 General Electric 145: Unrestored tube set, untested; Cabinet Good....$25

#53 : Wood 1988 General Electric 7-4100JA : AM/FM Unrestored Reproduction transistor radio. Plays good, Cabinet good.....$30

Here is a not often seen radio from Truetone that I recently obtained for my collection. Its 1959, Model D2834B in a Bat...
04/19/2026

Here is a not often seen radio from Truetone that I recently obtained for my collection. Its 1959, Model D2834B in a Battleship Gray, with a White Grill, highlighted by a Red Volume k**b...Very striking in a subtle manner! It has a 6 tube chassis pushing its sound out of Twin speakers.

Happy Easter to Everyone! ✝️🐰🐣 Brought out my 1957 Truetone model DC2855 in pastel green to celebrate. This simple radio...
04/05/2026

Happy Easter to Everyone! ✝️🐰🐣 Brought out my 1957 Truetone model DC2855 in pastel green to celebrate. This simple radio I got from my friend Don Denny in March of 2019. It has great mid-century lines and an AA5 tube chassis.

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