Delco 985003 Corvette

United Motors Service (Delco)

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  • Year
  • 1961
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 329597
    • alternative name: Delco Radio Corp. (Appliance) || Delco-Remy Division, General Motors Corp. || United Motors Service Delco General Motors
    • Brand: Chieftain || Delco

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Number of Transistors
  • 1
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 262 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage Battery for all (e.g. for car radios and amateur radios) / 12 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Delco 985003 Corvette - United Motors Service Delco
  • Shape
  • Chassis only or for «building in»
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 275 x 100 x 220 mm / 10.8 x 3.9 x 8.7 inch
  • Notes

  • The Delco Radio Model 985003 is a battery operated, custom built AM automobile, auto signal seeking receiver with transistorized output for 1961 Corvette automobile. The signal seeking function is triggered by pushing the bar marked “WONDERBAR” on the front of the radio. The radio will then mechanically tune to the next station.

    The same circuit was used in the 1958 - 1960 model 3748611. However, the 61 model did not have the semicircular indents on the station select pushbuttons.

    When the 1961 Corvette was ordered this optional radio cost an additional $137.75.

    Of the 10393 Corvettes produced in 1961, 9316 were fitted with this radio.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 137.75 USD
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Collector info (Sammler)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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