Red Plaskon + Beetle Plastic Detrola 278 'Super Pee-Wee' Radio

George W. Walker Designed Streamline Tube Radio

Ref: RA1035

This uncommon bright red Machine Age Bakelite Detrola 'Super Pee-Wee' model 278 midget tube radio is one in a series of popular designs that Detrola produced.  Even though the line of midget radios produced by Detrola was popular in its time and was offered in many color combinations, it has become hard to find in any combination due to its fragile cases. This example is made of bright red Plaskon Bakelite with beetle plastic grill and red tenite knobs. This cabinet’s design is a beautiful example of Machine Age styling.  It has great rounded edges and applied Bakelite "wrap around" grill that travels around the radio.

George W. Walker designed this cabinet for Detrola in 1938. Walker also designed automobiles for the Ford Motor Co., and numerous other products for companies including Admiral Radios, and Willys Trucks.

Radio is in great original condition and has a beautiful luster to the cabinet and trim. Cabinet + trim are free of any cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. Dial knob has the usual slight warp. Radio has small scratches consistent with age + use of set. This is a great example of a seldom seen Super Pee-Wee.

This small radio measures approximately: 8" wide by 5" high by 5" deep. 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.