Rare 1958 SONY TR - 65 Transistor Radio With Leather Case Made In Japan
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:4295793 | Brand: Sony |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
Rare 1958 SONY TR-65 Transistor Radio With Leather Case Made In Japan.
This is a very rare and great looking transistor radio from Sony. It is their second short pocket size model and is very hard to find since they were made in very low numbers and never exported from Japan. The story goes that another Japanese radio manufacturer, Orion, made a cheap knockoff of Sony’s TR-65 and that it infuriated Sony so much that they stopped production of the TR-65 and sues Orion. This radio ...looks great and has no chips but has a few minor cosmetic issues including some distortion on the back, a couple of small dings, a repaired hairline crack, and a small spot on the grille (see pics). Tested and is currently not working. Includes the original soft glove leather Sony case.
This is a very rare and great looking transistor radio from Sony. It is their second short pocket size model and is very hard to find since they were made in very low numbers and never exported from Japan. The story goes that another Japanese radio manufacturer, Orion, made a cheap knockoff of Sony’s TR-65 and that it infuriated Sony so much that they stopped production of the TR-65 and sues Orion. This radio ...looks great and has no chips but has a few minor cosmetic issues including some distortion on the back, a couple of small dings, a repaired hairline crack, and a small spot on the grille (see pics). Tested and is currently not working. Includes the original soft glove leather Sony case.
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