Classic Radio Pty Ltd.

This post is in regards to the history of the manufacturer Classic Radio & Television Pty. Ltd.

I just want to point out that Classic Radio Service of Haberfield, Sydney was by no means connected to Classis Radio & Television of Malvern. They are two totally separate companies.

Information below quoted from Australian Vintage Radio & Television Forum:

"Between 1946 & 1951 the Classic Radio factory was situated at 10A Claremont Ave., Malvern. The premises is a single fronted 2 storey shop & dwelling. This building still stands and is now a pattiserie/cafe not far from the Malvern railway station. In 1952 Classic Radio moved to larger factory premises in 80-90 Waverley Rd., East Malvern. (This building still stands and is now a Fire Station.)

In late 1955 Classic commenced manufacting television sets. By mid 1956 Classic was taken over by the Reid/Murray group of companies. Television production ceased by about 1960. Classic did however maintain a service & spare parts division at 85 Waverley Rd., East Malvern until about 1964.

Contrary to information on other vintage radio sites, there is no connection between Classic Radio (& TV) Pty., Ltd. of Melbourne and Classic Radio Service of 245 Parramatta Rd., Haberfield, Sydney. Classic Radio (& TV) Pty., Ltd. did have a Sydney branch at 125 Botany Rd., Waterloo between 1949 & 1960."

 

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