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Posted by: stokester May 28 2014, 02:54 PM

Along with my VW radio hobby I sometime come across some related items.

Offered in this sale is a refurbished Sapphire XIX AM/FM mono radio with a Porsche 914 faceplate AND a set of NOS Motorola speakers. The radio has been refurbished with all the filter capacitors replaced, tuning mechanism cleaned and lubed and plastic cleaned and polished for a fully-functional radio. Along with this radio is the speaker set, instructions and wiring from an NOS speaker installation kit. This kit also contains an NOS faceplate that must have been used on other years or after modifying the radio block-off plate - you folks will know better than me.

So the whole package includes a refurbished Motorola XIX radio with a 914 basket-weave faceplate along with a set of NOS Moto speakers with wiring harness and instruction sheet. The other faceplate is negotiable as I have other radios that may be applicable - if you're interested contact me.

All for $250 plus shipping.

I've been repairing radios for the vintage VW community for some time and offer a 6-month warranty and any support you may require.

Contact me with any questions: stokester@vwradios.com

Nick Stokes
vwradios.com


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Posted by: orthobiz May 28 2014, 03:32 PM

This is a smoking ht deal! Too bad I've got one already. GLWYS!

Paul

Posted by: mharmon May 28 2014, 05:50 PM

agreed. that's an excellent deal.

Posted by: JmuRiz May 28 2014, 06:50 PM

Someone buy it before I'm tempted to buy another radio I don't need!

Posted by: euro911 May 28 2014, 09:06 PM

If it's correct for a 71 914, I'd like to purchase it.

You can PM me with payment details

Posted by: Chris H. May 29 2014, 05:42 AM

If this history of Sapphire radios is correct (link below), the XIX is '72-'75. The XIV/XVI is the AM/FM model for '71-'72 but It's very hard to find the AM/FM ones in working condition....

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/archive/index.php/o-t--t-111350--.html

Posted by: stokester May 29 2014, 06:21 AM

The year-dating of the Motorola Sapphire radios is somewhat confusing starting about 1970. You are correct with the years for the XIX. The XIV is an AM/FM mono radio sometimes referred to as the "town & county" because of the TC rocker switch above the tuning shaft. The XVI is much the same except it is a stereo model and is much more scarce. In the VW world they were dealer-installed options so the radio year did not necessarily match that of the car.

The faceplate I have for a 914 does not have the cutout for the rocker switch.

Check out my web site for more info.

Nick
vwradios.com

Posted by: TJB/914 May 29 2014, 08:23 PM

Nick Mr. Radio Guy,
I need a pair of correct size speakers for my 1974 914 Sapphire period radio that fits in the factory locations. Can your recommend or supply speakers for us 914 guys?? I was on your web site & it's not clear. Price $___??
Thanks,
Tom

Posted by: stokester May 29 2014, 08:47 PM

I sell and repair classic radios as a hobby, specializing in those used in '50s, '60s and '70s Volkswagens. There are times when I come across some items such as the speakers in this classified ad that make a complete package when included with a refurbished radio.

I do not normally have any speakers and this set is the only ones I have.

Nick
vwradios.com

Posted by: TJB/914 May 29 2014, 09:00 PM

Thanks Nick,
If someone buys your radio set, maybe they won't need the speakers & I'll cook a deal.
BTW: AA has them, but a little too pricy @ $90. bucks each. I'll continue to listen to my sweet sounding motor at that price.
Tom

Posted by: euro911 May 30 2014, 04:12 AM

I think the radio will compliment the dash in my wife's '71 OK. I'll get a payment off to you Friday or Saturday, Nick

Thomas, I'll keep you in mind if I decide not to install the speakers in her car. I need to see what is already behind her grilles first.

Posted by: Mike Fitton May 30 2014, 08:39 AM

These speakers on Ebay work inside the standard 914 speaker pods, you just have to install them on an angle and use only two of the attachment holes, top left bottom right. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-db461-4-x-6-2-way-Marine-Boat-Certified-Car-Speakers-/360932829685?pt=Car_Speakers&hash=item540945e9f5

Posted by: TJB/914 May 30 2014, 09:35 AM

Thanks Mike Fitton Radio/Speaker guy too.
This site is full of excellent expert advise to spend our money.
Tom

Posted by: euro911 Jul 13 2014, 08:40 PM

I finally got around to unpacking and checking out the radio today. Connected a speaker and powered it up ... it works great
The pushbuttons were sticking so I took it apart, cleaned it up a little, lubed all the mechanisms and shafts.




Almost all the capacitors have been replaced with new electrolytics, even found some new tantalums in there




Scrubbed the faceplate and touched-up the trim with a Krylon Silver Leaf Pen, put it all back together and 'programmed' the kind local FM stations




The wife likes it ... just need to find somewhere else to install her CD player, since this radio is going in the original radio slot in the dash

Posted by: TJB/914 Jul 14 2014, 06:42 AM

euro911

What about the (2) speakers??? If available, PM me.

Tom

Posted by: euro911 Jul 14 2014, 10:47 AM

I haven't forgotten that you're interested in them, Tom. I haven't had a chance to evaluate the existing speakers in her car yet.

I need to go to the shop pretty soon ... there's a large stack of packages building up in the front room and even though they're mostly parts for her car, I think she's getting sick of looking at them

Posted by: euro911 Dec 26 2018, 04:18 PM

Here we are, 4 1/2 years later ... are you still in the market for a pair of NOS OEM speakers Tom? @TJB/914

Shoot me a PM ...

Posted by: sholman5 Dec 27 2018, 06:28 AM

PM sent

Posted by: TJB/914 Dec 27 2018, 10:21 AM

Mark & Chris,

Yes I am a buyer & need a pair of speakers. Chris alerted me, so send me a PM with details.

Tom

Posted by: euro911 Dec 27 2018, 09:17 PM

Speakers are coming your way, Tom

Posted by: TJB/914 Dec 27 2018, 09:48 PM

Wow, what a deal I waited 4-years to get Mark out in the garage to find these speakers Also, thanks to Chris too.

Thanks Mark, check is going out tomorrow.

Tom

Posted by: euro911 Dec 30 2018, 01:15 AM

Actually, I had forgotten all about it, Tom. The radio and speakers were sitting in a box on a shelf in my den all that time - I physically touched the box when we cleared out the room to start on a total remodel of the room back in June. I was reminded when I saw the recent thread on OEM speaker size.

All boxed up and ready to go to the PO on Monday