SOLD!: Sapphire XIX AM/FM Radio With NOS Speakers, NOS Speaker kit with wires and faceplate Options

[stokester]

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

[Chris H.]

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....

Sapphire List

[stokester]

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....

Sapphire List

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

[TJB/914]

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....

Sapphire List

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

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