Vintage Packard Bell AR-851 AM 8 Transistor Radio Gilligan\'s Island Radio WORKS


Vintage Packard Bell AR-851 AM 8 Transistor Radio Gilligan\'s Island Radio WORKS

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Vintage Packard Bell AR-851 AM 8 Transistor Radio Gilligan\'s Island Radio WORKS:
$319.99


Vintage Packard Bell 8 Transistor Radio Model AR-851
This is the model that was used in the TV show Gilligan\'s IslandThis is a vintage Packard Bell AR-851 AM 8 Transistor RadioLet me give you a little background on the Packard Bell AR-851 radio and why it is so sought after....
In 1964 CBS debuted a television show featuring 7 Castaways and their attempts to survive their shipwreck on a tiny uncharted island
after what started out as a \"three hour tour....a three hour tour......\".......that show....GILLIGAN\'S ISLAND
Today, it is widely accepted that GILLIGAN has become a cultural icon of the 1960\'s
While shipwrecked...one of their only ways that they were able to stay in touch with what was going on \"back home\"
was a Transistor Radio that they would listen to....that radio....the Packard Bell AR-851This radio is a fully functional, working Packard Bell AR-851
The radio that was used in the show was modified by the prop department to have a handle and an antenna
(AM radios (such as this) do not need an antenna to receive a signal)Radio works
Tuner works
Volume is not as loud as it should be (might be an easy fix)
This radio \"case\" is a dark grey/ black color
(there were 2 AR-851 radios used in the show...one was an off white the other was more of a tan color...
Case has a chip on left corner and a small crack on tuner face (Please see pics for details)
Original Battery \"sleeve\" is present with printed battery diagram and instructions still legible
Battery case is clean with no signs of corrosion
Packard Bell logo is missing from front
Tuning dial is missing the inner insert
There are some surface scratches/scrapes
Being over 50 years old there this has the typical minor signs of surface wear as would be expected...minor scuffs, marks, nicks, etc.
THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE ITEM!!!
You will not see another one out there........
This would be an awesome addition to someone\'s Gilligan Island Collection...and or Vintage Radio Collection
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me PRIOR to sale ending.Pictures are of the ACTUAL ITEM that you are offerding on
They do a much better job of describing the item than I can with words....
I took several pictures to give you a good idea
of JUST HOW COOL and HOW COLLECTIBLE this item is!

Vintage Packard Bell AR-851 AM 8 Transistor Radio Gilligan\'s Island Radio WORKS:
$319.99

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