Modern Stereos in Classic Cars an Eye Sore - A Solution It is something that has always jumped at my eyes like an Eye Sore when I see a modern flashy car radio installed in a Vintage or Classic Car. These no doubt perform much better than the OEM units which may have once graced these older beauties but those flashy LEDs and LCD screens are a definite no no for me.
During my ongoing quest for a Mercedes Benz W123 I have seen this on almost all the cars I checked (except one) and sadly none of the owners seem to have preserved the original Becker Units - what a pity.
However there seems to be a solution offered by a Nevada based company known as Retro Manufacturing, LLC. Their products have be viewed on their website http://www.retrosoundusa.com/
The idea is to have a functionally modern car stereo unit but manufactured to the dimensions and outer design of stereos made back in the day. So you get all access to all modern features like CD/Aux In/USB Port/Bluetooth etc. etc...But the unit mounts straight into the two screw mounting system of days gone by and the unit looks completely at home in those older cars with its two knobs and everything...
Prices seen to me in the range of 200-250 USD for a Becker Mercedes compatible unit. This one is sure on my shopping list (after I can find the car that is)
Looks so correct in this guys W123. The panel colour and texture seem to be perfectly matched. (pics taken from a forum)
Would love to try one for myself and post a review. Or any of the gents better disposed than me could grab the opportunity.
Last edited by Rehaan : 23rd January 2014 at 16:03.
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