Original radio wanted

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I am looking for an original radio for my '64 E-type 3.8 OTS. My car still has a positive ground. Thanks

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I have sent you a PM

Eric

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Hi,

what brand? Motorola, Smith? Any specific Model?

Regards

Maikel

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Hi Maikel,
From what I’ve been able to find out, it appears that almost all e-types shipped to the U.S. in the 60’s did not have radios, and instead they were installed by dealers. Motorola, Smiths, Playmate, Blaupunkt, etc were installed. I guess the important thing is for the radio to be of early 60’s vintage in order to be considered correct for my '64 OTS.

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Here is what I would install, the toughest thing to find is the proper trim plate…

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Hi AJ,

had to rush from the workship and just took some pics.

I have these, not sure what scale you need.
Some are nwgative so.e are positive earth.
Some have MP3 connection.

Let me know what you fancy.

Maikel

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Hi AJ. If you check out the factory fit section on the etypeuk site there is a lot of radio info there. Iirc the only brand that was factory fitted to e types was radiomobile. The factory also fitted Jaguar branded radiomobiles in some of the saloons. I was able to source one from a 420 g for my 4.2. If you have questions consider asking on the etypeuk site. David Jones is a wealth of information on radios as well as all things e type.

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Thanks, I appreciate the info. I’ll look into it.
Regards,
Al

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Thanks Jeff - that’s very helpful

Regards,
Al