Vintage Hitachi Auto Radio TM-816U Made In Japan.


Preowned condition from Dad's or Granddad's stuff. Been in various family garages for many decades.


Untested, damage to dials, various marks and scratches. Small crack to grill az pictured


According to radiomuseaum.org ,


This is a portable radio that could be used as a car radio by inserting it into a special under-dash cradle. It could be used in vehicles with 6 or 12 volt electrical systems, positive or negative ground.  When used as a car radio, the output power increases to 300 mW (6V) and 500 mW (12V).  An external speaker, model ES-60, was supplied for installation in the car.