Latest News
29-Dec-2009
Added database entries on four models that are not represented in catalog literature, including 4-A-37, 4-A-39, S-7396-2, S-7397-5.
21-May-2009
1954 radios added from the Spring-Summer 1954 Catalog.
19-May-2009
Added 1959 radios from a 1959 tri-fold brochure.
3-Apr-2009
Added radios from the Spring-Summer 1950 catalog.
6-Feb-2009
Added a Misc section for radio-related ads.
30-Jan-2009
1953 radios from the Spring-Summer catalog added.
26-Jan-2009
1940-41 Radio Catalog Slideshow added.
22-Jan-2009
1955 radios added.
21-Jan-2009
The new site is up and running, but I am still bug-checking and adding data..
1953 Radios
The 1953 lineup wasn't large, and there was only one console radio shown in the Spring-Summer 1953 catalog. Firestone was offering more televisions than console radios at this point.
4-A-101/4-A-102 "The Air Chief"
Little in size -- BIG in performance! Came in Ebony (4-A-101) or Chinese Red, Pastel Green, White (4-A-102).
4-A-108 "The Trebletone"
All plastic cabinet in the "popular" new Sandalwood color -- gold half moon dial and maroon numerals. $24.95.
4-A-110 "The Melody"
A beautiful hand-rubbed cabinet offered in mahogany, maple, or blond finish. "As useful as a well trained servant! Lulls you to sleep and awakens you to music -- if you oversleep, sounds a buzzer until you get up." Carried over to 1954.
4-A-112 "The Slumbertone"
Awakens to music -- the modern, cheerful way to start the day. A modest clock radio offered in white or forest green plastic cabinet.
4-A-96 "The Waverly"
"Modern" radio-phono in a mahogany veneered cabinet wth drawer-type phonograph and three speed record changer.
4-C-19/4-C-20 "The Caravan"
Light, easy to carry portable. Came in maroon or green plastic cabinet (two model numbers).
4-C-21 "The Vacationer"
Small portable in tan, simulated leather. Operates on AC-DC or batteries. Ideal for vacations!