All items are fully serviced in our workshop.  The internal and external appearance of each radio is restored to the highest possible standards.  We stress safety and reliability in all our restoration projects,  you can rest assured that any receiver purchased from this page will give you many years of vintage radio enjoyment.

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Stock last updated on 1/7/08

New items added on 20/6/08

1953 Pye P75   (valve)
One of our top sellers!  It's one of those cute little wooden things  -   that you find a space for, plug it in and start to enjoy.   Good sound quality from an ample sized Goodmans speaker,  and it's internal frame aerial make this an ideal vintage radio for use anywhere in the house.  For SW reception you'll need a length of wire connected to the antenna socket on the back.  Fully overhauled and working just as it was 50 years ago,  with an immaculate original finish cabinet.   Recommended to all.
Frequency Coverage :- MW / LW / SW
Antenna - internal frame for LW/MW with sockets for external.
Dimensions  16" wide 12" high, 7" deep
Price  £95   Delivery weight  11  Kg  (well) packed.   

1946 Ferranti 146  (valve)
Ferranti radios quite often get overlooked.  Rightly so as their later domestic products were all pretty cheap and nasty affairs.  However the rot didn't set in during the 40's and several radios that come to mind were very well thought out and engineered.  This is one of them and if you like big glossy jet black Bakelite radios then you ought to have a 146.  Fully overhauled they sound superb,  and is every bit as sensitive as any of the other high end radios we have to offer.  This example is in excellent condition bar a couple of paint chips on the front,  no cracks or other damage to tell you about.   The tuning dial section is illuminated depending on which wave band is selected.   Goes very well on short wave.   
Frequency Coverage :- LW / MW /  SW
Antenna -  simple external wire required. 
Dimensions 19" wide, 12" high,  9" deep.
Price  £105   

1955 Murphy A242  (valve)
This is quite a machine.  All band coverage including VHF FM with just about every type of valve on the chassis.  Murphy must have had a lot of things to play with when they designed this model, it has B9G, B7G, Octal, and B8A valves in it.  Odd but then Murphy often were.  Whatever the reason it works very well and sounds very cosy if you know what I mean. Proper valve audio.  We have fitted a bright new magic eye tuning indicator  which gives you a green wink when a strong station is found.   The cabinet is in good original condition,  still having its factory finish.    Fully overhauled and ready to go. 
Frequency Coverage :- LW / MW /  SW  / VHF FM
Antenna -  internal dipole and AM aerial.  Extra antenna recommended for best results,  you will need some wire for SW. 
Dimensions 21" wide, 17" high,  8" deep.
Price  £110     Delivery Weight  - 16 Kg 

1974 Roberts Rambler  (transistor)
We like Ramblers. I know they are rather modern,  but for such a small radio the sound reproduction is great.   This one is finished in crimson red and looks perfect.  No marks or scratches on the grille or cabinet cloth.  Great fun, highly recommended. 
Antenna - Internal ferrite rod
Batteries  -  1 of PP9  9V
Frequency coverage   -  LW / MW
Dimensions 7.5" wide, 5" high, 2.5" deep
Price £30   Delivery Weight 2 Kg packed   Sold.

1958 Bush VHF71  (valve)
It must be several years since we last had a nice VHF71 to offer you,  why that is I do not know as they are rightly very popular things.  Much the same cabinet wise as the earlier VHF61 but lighter internally with a simplified chassis  you can still expect excellent sound quality and performance.   This one has a nice bright magic eye tuning indicator and on the back panel you will find a thumbwheel that turns the internal AM antenna.   For VHF a simple dipole inside the case does the business,  you can always plug in an extra antenna if reception is poor in your location.   Only one little bit of wear to report and that is a slight rub on the brass paintwork  -  have a close look at the pictures. 
Antenna - Internal ferrite rod / dipole for FM
Frequency coverage   -  LW / MW /VHF FM
Dimensions 16" wide, 11" high, 7.5" deep
Price £120   Delivery Weight 12 Kg packed   Sold.

C1970 HMV Diplomat (transistor)
Just to prove that not all good transistor radios have a Roberts or Hacker badge on them,  HMV made a really special portable here.  It sounds every bit as good as a Hacker Sovereign and is about the same size!  In lovely original condition with silicon transistors throughout.  Highly recommended,  it also has a socket on the back so you can run it from an 18V power supply.    Best of the rest?
Frequency Coverage :- LW / MW /  VHF FM to 105MHz
Antenna -  internal with sockets
Dimensions 14" wide, 8" high,  4.5" deep.
Price  £70    Delivery Weight  6 Kg packed 

1951 Cossor 501AC Melody Maker (Valve)
A nice well preserved Bakelite melody maker.  Good sound quality and  performance from this well known set.  .  Looks and sounds great,  this model is one of our best sellers.    Works well using its internal aerial for LW and MW and add a wire for lively short wave. 
Frequency Coverage :- LW / MW /  SW
Antenna -  internal with sockets
Dimensions 17" wide, 11" high,  8" deep.
Price  £95    Delivery Weight  12 Kg packed 

1956 Ekco U245   (valve)
Electronics wise this model is  very much like a Bush DAC90A,  being a bit later though it has a ferrite rod antenna and later 50's styling.   It's a lovely example,  glossy in all respects without a fault to mention.  The tuning dial is perfect  -  clean and bright,  just as it was back in '56.  This is the later model of the 245  -  easy to spot as Ekco fitted a carrying handle on the top of the cabinet.  For it's size the UL41 produces good audio quality,  and unless you live in the middle of a black hole you are unlikely to need an external aerial,  the one in the box does just fine.   A practical everyday radio that looks great !
Frequency Coverage :- MW / LW 
Antenna - internal ferrite rod with sockets for external aerials.
Dimensions  13" wide 9" high, 6" deep
Price  £95  Delivery 10  Kg  packed.