Stereo in the roof!?

[wedg1e]

I seem to recall that way back in the mists of time I saw an Esprit that had the ICE head unit installed in a roof 'pod'.
Did I dream it? If not, which model? Does it eject tapes behind the seats?
If it did happen, I wonder if it would be worth recreating the idea for SatNav, LCD monitor, reversing camera etc?
Obviously not on my car, me being impecunious and what have you; merely food for thought...

Ian

[paul c]

the first Esprit turbo, The Essex turbo (and a few very early turbos in non essex script) had a custom panasonic unit mounted in the roof.
On the LEW owners page there are two G-cars with this,one is the silver EX-Chapman car (Mike Fords car,shows a picture of the roof sterio too),the other i believe is a claret metallic.

Is that what you mean?

PAUL C

>> Edited by paul c on Friday 20th February 20:13

[yardelli]

Yes...my mate has an Essex and the Panasonic 'Cockpit' stereo to give it its correct title still looks the business even today! It has a habit of chewing tapes?! I understand the Panasonic unit even back in 1980 cost about £1200-£1500!!!!!! Serious stereo money even now.
Nothings beaten it for looks though. That David Thieme certainly had expensive buy exquisite taste!

[wedg1e]

That's the one! Just had a look on LEW....

Ian