1939 Motorola B150 Bicycle Radio

1939 Motorola B150 Bicycle Radio 

Serial No B150 5826

This very rare prewar valve bike radio is waiting to become the centerpiece of a lucky vintage bicycle enthusiast’s collection. I’ve never tested it, and there is no battery pack with it. But it’s in lovely original unrestored condition …and have you ever seen another?

I photographed it fitted to the handlebar of my 1937 Mercury (now sold). I’ve owned it since 2011 and it’s one of my best pieces of American treasure. Is it time for it to head back across The Atlantic?

 

 

 

1939 MOTOROLA Fitted to 1937 MERCURY TANK BIKE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1937 MERCURY MEN’S SEMI-DELUXE BICYCLE

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1937 MERCURY

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MOTOROLA FITTED RADIO MOTOR PATROL CARS (RMP) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motorola Police Car info thanks to Motorola – http://www.motorolasolutions.com/US-EN/About/Company+Overview/History/Explore+Motorola+Heritage/Calling+All+Cars

RMP info thanks to  Police NY – http://www.policeny.com/rmps1930s1.html

B150 info thanks to The Radio Museum – http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/motorola_bike_radio_b150.html

Motorola Bike Radio advert – from Boy’s Life Magazine, July, 1940