Picture of Blaupunkt Koln

[Irish911]

Does anyone have a picture of a 69-71 Blaupunkt Koln radio? I notice most people have the Frankfurt but could not find anything on the signal seeking Koln. Could anyone that has one please post a picture. Many thanks.

[kentf14]

http://www.oldtimerradio.com/auto.html

I believe it's the first one shown.

[Irish911]

Thank you very much.

Based on the stickers however, I am confused about the year. The first 4 numbers 7630 suggests it is a 1970 based on what I have read elsewhere on this site. The second sticker starts with the letter C, which suggests it is a 1972 radio. Am I reading this incorrectly? Can one of the radio guru's comment. Is it also possible for the Koln to have a chrome or silver face?

[mfitton]

First 4 numbers of model number may suggest the first year that model was produced, the serial number with alpha prefix is year radio was manufactured, so "C" is '71-'72. 7630 model number was probably used for several years. Hope this helps

[uai]

here ya go

[LongRanger]

Here's a site for restos . . .

http://www.koenigs-klassik-radios.de...-volt/a-18111/

(Advertise 4w turn-around after you order)

Also, there seems to be a variety of faceplates + knobs that go w/ these. Love to see some 'period' pics of this installed

And don't forget the antenna

HtH

[Irish911]

Thanks everyone for the pictures, links and comments. Yes, I too would love to see a picture of the above radio actually installed if someone has it. The Koln seems to be rare enough, let alone with an all chrome face plate. Love the face plate, but the price not so much.

[uai]

Thanks everyone for the pictures, links and comments. Yes, I too would love to see a picture of the above radio actually installed if someone has it. The Koln seems to be rare enough, let alone with an all chrome face plate. Love the face plate, but the price not so much.

Well, it looks like a Frankfurt with silver(or chrome depending on year) pushknobs when installed.


Blaupunkt:
From 1955(?) onward, Blaupunkt radios have a simple letter code to indicate the year the radio was produced. Note that a radio produced in 1961 could be seen in either 1961 or 1962 model vehicles.
1955 - 1956 - R
1956 - 1957 - K
1957 - 1958 - S
1958 - 1959 - G
1959 - 1960 - Q
1960 - 1961 - D
1961 - 1962 - E
1962 - 1963 - T
1963 - 1964 - U
1964 - 1965 - V
1965 - 1966 - W
1966 - 1967 - X
1967 - 1968 - Y
1968 - Z
1968 - 1969 - A or B
1969 - 1970 - B, then 7 630
1970 - 7 630
1971 - 7 631
1973 - 7 633
1974 - 7 634
1975 - 7 635

[Irish911]

Is the letter code for Blaupunkts also applicable to Beckers, or do they have their own system to identify the year?

[LongRanger]

Thanks for that reference, Uli!

Good to see all this interest in radios, lately. Recently found out that my car originally came w/ a Köln. I'm no Audiophile --- and I'm sure any of these vintage units would disappoint in terms of performance, compared to modern stuff, anyway . . . if you could even hear them over the din . . . induction honk, gear song, fan rasp, valve clatter, exhaust snort

On the other hand, that's The Way They Were . . . and I love seeing some of these little touches showing up, again. Jeez --- I mean w/ all the love pit passes, seat belt labels, and ignition coils get . . . and radios are a lot more visible/touchable/useable

Besides, my car already looks --- and smells . . . like 1970 . . . . how 'bout it sounds it, too!

Does anyone have a vintage radio installed to show-off some pics of?

Blaupunkt?

Becker?

Motorola?

Anything?