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The Arvin Tri-Star (Model 855T), released in 1955, is a highly collectible mid-century tabletop vacuum tube AM radio. It is most famous for its distinctive circular tuning dial that resembles a Mercedes-Benz emblem, leading many collectors to refer to it as the \"Mercedes-Benz\" radio
Unique Design: Features an iconic, instantly recognizablegold tuning ring with a three-pointed star pointer.
Cabinet: Made of molded Bakelite, often found in originalbrown or factory-painted colors like Willow Green.
Tuning Light: A small diamond-shaped protrusion on the frontacts as a functional tuning light that illuminates when the set is on.
Dimensions: Approximately 12\" x 5.5\" x 6\".
Audio: A standard five-tube superheterodyne circuitproviding clear AM reception.
All original - Bottom and back label both have had written dates of 2-14-1955
Sold As Is: Cabinet and labels in good condition, no obvious damage to point out. It does power and you can hear a hum as shown in video.Will ship within one business day very well packaged and protected. Please feel free to ask any questions. Thank you!
