FADA 1000 'Bullet' Radio in Translucent Onyx Green Catalin

Rare and Perfect FADA 1000 Catalin Radio in Translucent Onyx

Ref: RA512

FADA 'Bullet' Radio Catalin Streamliner Model 1000 in all translucent Onyx green. This radio styling epitomizes 1940's Streamline design with its sleek rounded lines that suggest speed and practicality, hallmarks of streamlined industrial design from those years. FADA produced many radios and televisions over the years, but its Catalin radios, particularly the "Bullet" are the best-known models. This radio is as clean as one can be found and would truly make a great addition to any radio or Deco collection.

The beautiful onyx green catalin cabinet and trim has orange, clear + light yellow marbleizing and a beautiful transparency. This onyx  FADA 1000 has no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Catalin matching onyx green dial ring, fluted knobs and handle are original to the radio and in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, breaks, burns or repairs. The beautiful Art Deco gold 'Gemloid' dial face is bright and has no paint wear. Radio retains the original cardboard back panel and gold grill cloth. The dial plastic cover is a correct replacement.

Radio measures approximately: 10.25" Wide by 5.5" Deep by 6.5" High. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.