Vintage Bendix Radio Model 55X4 Maroon Catalin Bakelite Portable Tube Radio 1940s
Vintage Bendix Radio Model 55X4 Portable Vacuum Tube Radio - Made in U.S.A.This is an authentic, highly collectible mid-1940s post-war portable superheterodyne tube radio manufactured by the Bendix Radio Division in Baltimore, Maryland. It features a striking, streamline-moderne maroon/burgundy molded plastic cabinet (often referred to by collectors alongside Catalin and heavy Bakelite style plastics) with a built-in hinged flip-up cover that reveals the speaker grille and tuning dial.
Product Highlights:
Manufacturer: Bendix Aviation Corporation (Radio Division)
Model Number: 55X4
Serial Number: 14661 (Original paper factory chassis tag intact)
Power Style: 3-Way portable capability (Runs on 117 Volts AC/DC line power cord or vintage portable dry cell batteries: 6V "A" and 67.5V "B").
Radio Type: AM Band Superheterodyne receiver tuning 540-1620 KCS.
Internal Chassis: Features an original clean metal chassis plate with intact schematic location stickers and original vacuum tubes (including RCA Electron Tube components).
Dimensions: Approximately 11 inches wide by 8.5 inches tall by 5.5 inches deep.
Condition Notes:
The exterior maroon cabinet is in beautiful aesthetic shape with a rich, glossy luster and no visible structural cracks or major breaks. The original script "Bendix" logo on the front face and dial is clean and clear. The internal components are remarkably complete, including the original wiring loom, factory tube diagrams, and power cord. The brass hinges show typical vintage oxidation. This unit is being sold in untested, original vintage condition as an estate find for restoration, parts, or industrial retro display. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic details and dimensions.
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