How much is a Becker Mexico Radio worth?

[paoloh]

As above really guys.

Stereo is in an SL500, would you leave it in the car or change for a modern CD player?

[r129sl]

I would leave it in. They are excellent quality, even old ones.

How old is it? Worth anything from £100 to £1,500.

[Kinky]

I'm in a similiar boat.

I've got a Becker Avus in mine, with a wooden look front, to match the centre console.

The problem is that there's no CD - so been toying with replacing with a modern CD unit, with a wooden look front. Do you think I can find one? I used to have a Kenwood Mask unit which would have been fine - but they don't seem to do them anymore

[paoloh]

r129sl said:

I would leave it in. They are excellent quality, even old ones.

How old is it? Worth anything from £100 to £1,500.

It is in a 1990 W129.

I believe it was fitted from new.

[r129sl]

Worth about £250.

Better than anything you can buy today. If you must replace it, try a new Becker. They look right. Be aware that it probably has separate amplification.

[paoloh]

r129sl said:

Worth about £250.

Better than anything you can buy today. If you must replace it, try a new Becker. They look right. Be aware that it probably has separate amplification.

Is there any way of adding a CD player?

[r129sl]

It may be possible to add a CD Changer but it may be too early. I'll have a look when I get a chance. I can appreciate you dilemma: a tape player is pretty useless but it is an original and high quality piece of kit.

[Kinky]

I'm in exactly the same boat (with a '95 Becker Avus) - so any help gratefully received

[paoloh]

r129sl said:

It may be possible to add a CD Changer but it may be too early. I'll have a look when I get a chance. I can appreciate you dilemma: a tape player is pretty useless but it is an original and high quality piece of kit.

I Agree, it sounds awesome but I can only listen to radio........

[Kinky]

Do you have the original stereo manual? Are there any 'CD' references in it? There is in mine, where the stereo can be used as a CD head unit. But the part number it quotes draws a blank on Google

[LHDisbest]

Paolo and Lord K,

Try these guys a try www.raysmith.co.uk

I use them a lot and will be able to at least let you know if it's possible to connect an autochanger.

Have you thought about hard wiring a line in for ipod and the such?

[paoloh]

LHDisbest said:

Paolo and Lord K,

Try these guys a try www.raysmith.co.uk

I use them a lot and will be able to at least let you know if it's possible to connect an autochanger.

Have you thought about hard wiring a line in for ipod and the such?

James old boy, mine is a sales car and I was wondering what most customers would prefer.

Original or CD player??

[LHDisbest]

In a R129?

Stick with the cassette.

'Look how original it is Mr Customer, still has its original wireless'

[paoloh]

LHDisbest said:

In a R129?

Stick with the cassette.

'Look how original it is Mr Customer, still has its original wireless'

1990 129 500.

Even has 15" Lorinser's

[LHDisbest]

Christ.

Has it got blue leather to complete the triple whammy?

[Kinky]

I'll certainly given them a shout

You can see my stereo here (photo about half way down): http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

It's not a perfect match I know - but looks OK

K

[paoloh]

LHDisbest said:

Christ.

Has it got blue leather to complete the triple whammy?

Met Burgundy with Biscuit.

Get your pipe and your comb over

[paoloh]

Kinky said:

I'll certainly given them a shout

You can see my stereo here (photo about half way down): http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

It's not a perfect match I know - but looks OK

K

Mine doesn't look like that.

Mine is sooo old, you put the tape in length ways....

[LHDisbest]

paoloh said:

LHDisbest said:

Christ.

Has it got blue leather to complete the triple whammy?

Met Burgundy with Biscuit.

Get your pipe and your comb over

And your tweed blazer with the brown elbow patches.

[paoloh]

LHDisbest said:

paoloh said:

LHDisbest said:

Christ.

Has it got blue leather to complete the triple whammy?

Met Burgundy with Biscuit.

Get your pipe and your comb over

And your tweed blazer with the brown elbow patches.

There is a line and you've just crossed it...

Why do I bother with you lot?

Time for my beauty sleep, mail me with details of the Merc please mate.