OEM Z radio questione

[ra240z]

I have a Hitachi radio and the Model nr is TM-1081ZB(S). This radio have the tuning at left side and volume/ tone at right, and with power antena switch vertical on right side. I havent seen this other places and wonder if anyone can tell me what year this is from, thanks

rab

[erectorset]

My 1971 240Z manufactured 6/71 came with this AM radio. I still have the escutcheon pictured in my spare part box. The antenna switch was relocated to inside the glove box when I replaced the radio with an AM/FM radio right away. I bought the first Sony car cassette plater, the TC-1, and mounted it in the glove box as there was not other place for it.

[Arne]

That was the standard (and indeed, only factory-equipped) radio for all '70 & '71 240Zs in North America. My 7/71 car also had this signal seeking radio. For '72 in North America the standard offering was an AM/FM (not stereo) that was not signal seeking.

[26th-Z]

Yea...what Arne said.

[ra240z]

Thank you for your info, as I had plans to sell this radio and tried to find simular radios at Ebay etc. But I only found radio with the volume nob at the left side, so again thanks for your help.

rab

[Arne]

Yeah, I haven't seen the early one on eBay for a while. Here's a picture from rtaylor from the gallery here:

Edited April 12, 2010 by Arne

[ra240z]

Looking good:) maybe i should keep it. May I ask what the value is for this radio.

rab

[rfoote]

[Are you interested in selling this radio?

Bob

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