Re: Car Radio
I worked for Arvin for 25 years.
Arvin Industries is based in Columbus, Indiana, and started manufacturing Arvin radios in 1927. The company then started producing auto mobile radios in 1933, followed by home radios in 1934, and televisions in 1948. The company also started manufacturing radios for Sears which were sold under the Silvertone brand name up until 1971.
Arvin radios come in a variety of different shapes and sizes. Some may be round and circular, while others may be square, rectangular or sometimes even oval. Some Arvin radios may even come with chrome piping details or vertical grilles and knobs which also come in a variety of different colors.
These radios can also be tuned in to several different stations, and are able to transmit programs in a variety of different languages; however, it is only accessible via an AM frequency. Some vintage Arvin radios may also come with a built-in clock or antenna as well.
Many Arvin radios have covers or shields to protect various parts (such as the tubes) due to the fact that many of the radio's parts are sensitive and delicate.
The Arvin "Hopalong Cassidy" model radio is considered to be the most rare and valuable among Arvin radio collectors, and some collectors state that models such as the Arvin 422 are incredibly hard to find as well.
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