RARE LOT EARLY 1989 DynaTAC

RARE EARLY - 1989 Motorola DynaTAC 8000 working/unlocked TESTED, 9.7/10. EUC -  Plus EXTRAS:

Cell phones changed the world. Martin Cooper and Motorola worked developing them starting from the late 1960’s.  The first cell call was made by Cooper working for Motorola in 1973 from a 3 pound, foot long phone aka labeled the ” BRICK”. 

It became licensed/approved  by the FCC in SEPT. 1983 . In 1984, in the Washington D.C area, it was sold to the public for appx $4000 . Cellular ONE, was the service provider. . 

DynaTAC,  is an acronym for DYNAMIC ADAPTIVE AREA COVERAGE. .  Cost appx 42 cents/ minute.  Gordon Gekko aka Michael Harris used one in classic movie, “WALL STREET”.   

The BRICK and CELLULAR ONE,  was the go-to phone and service provider  until 1994 when the micro tac , aka -STAR TREK - smaller and flip came out. 

This DynaTAC 8000M for sale is a MUSEUM QUALITY  unit. Examples of it can be seen on the website for the National  Museum of American History - The Behring Center- catalog #2003.0095.046.   

Also can be seen in the COOPER HEWITT - division of the SMITHSONIAN as well as at the Manitoba Museum - Canada.   

It measures: 7 11/16 x 1 5/8” x 2 15/15” and weighs appx 2.5 lbs. 

It is topped by a 5 1/2” Empire State Shaped , Motorola stamped perfect black rubber antenna .

THE FOLLOWING UNIQUE IDENTIFIERS:

1. Exterior computer BEIGE

2. CARRIER.  METRO ONE

3. LED:  large RED

4. MODEL: F09LFD94598G

5. S/N 472DPYJ596

6. MANUF.DATE. 1st 1/2 1989

7. Original area code - 305

    Miami, Florida. (Orig. # supplied on.  

    Request)

8. Cumulative minutes - 1736

NOTE: This phone requires a 800 AMPS system and hence cannot connect to any modern network. It turns on, all the keys input bright red numeric large leds, says no service, roams and you hear good volume beeps. HENCE 35 years after its manufacture ET cannot phone home. Maybe some techno guru could modify it.  

OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE: 1. No FCN button 2. Lock button moved Ip 3. Lock letters on button small and Not capitals

The phone rates appx 9.7/10. The seller is very familiar with these (see prior listing) and can tell that this $4000 phone was kept in its leather case. This case lost to time. 

Being over 35 years old the original 7.5V  ni- cad battery can SURPRISINGLY, after hours in the inclined charger, turn on the phone and briefly dial before the “LOW BATTERY” warning comes on.

The seller was able to obtain a new ni-HYDRIDE black 7.5V exact replacement from Volker Artman of GERMANY before they went out of business. This battery can be charged and operate all your bricks. These can not be bought anywhere any more.  Hence you get two batteries. One faint and one robust.  

Included also is a beige car adapter with an intact and still flexible coiled line cord terminating in a black hard plastic auto 12V plug with internal fuse.

AS A SPECIAL ADD ON is a perfect cosmetic and functioning RADIO SHACK 

SWITCHING REGULATED power supply cat # 22-507  output 13.8V - 3 AMPS.  So when you show friends you just plug in like in your car. Or use for ANY 12V home accessory. Takes both a plug or hard wire.  (Sells on EBAY for) $40-50. It is very compact.   Comes with heavy duty power cord.   Hence no need to use a battery.  

All the internal labels are intact and only minimal/slight signs of exterior wear 

The seller is highly regarded for his phone listings, and care in accuracy of description  and packaging.  

This is an opportunity to own a great example of techno throw back history. They are extremely hard to find in this cosmetic and functional condition. It can store 30 numbers.   It has 20 buttons.

WARNING: NEVER ACTIVATE OR LET FRIENDS OR OF COURSE CHILDREN PLAY WITH OR ACCIDENTLY HIT THE INFAMOUS  “LOCK”  BUTTON.

IT WILL TAKE YOU DAYS TO FIGURE OUT THE ORIGINAL 3 digit numerical  CODE.  The process is on youtube.

This phone is a great add on for a vintage car show owners/ enthusiasts to sit on the cars dash board. The techno/ phone collector. Science teacher or IT teacher or just a great piece of NOSTALGIA you can now afford!!  Wow on an Exec desk or just a conversation piece on coffee table or to display in cell phone store or phone exec office.   This is the real deal, not a repro. The terminals are all clean and make good contact. 

If you click on the following below links you can enjoy an original TV commercial for this phone:

https://youtu.be/kOEXcMoh2II?si=viOW8ayB2eL1oL3d

https://youtu.be/HiOvOqkKVkE?si=j04GmbfrMK0Y6N90

NOTE: All vintage items listed function at time of listing. Parts invisible marked to prevent parts swapping. Hence all vintage electronics,  as per this niche , sold “AS IS”.

Please ask any questions and keep an eye out for more BRICKS. The seller has many more quality ones for sale. Museums, serious collectors , schools can receive special pricing. Inquiries welcome.    Some in original boxes. One in box and no assigned # and protective plastic.  

NOTE. The seller may include some original brick literature, but not necessarily for this phone but similar if he can spare/find any.  

  Please examine photos fully for additional condition information.

Sorry this is a FINAL SALE with NO RETURN POLICY

May arrive in recycled packaging

These were part of a smoke free and virus free collection

Please Note:  The shipping cost reflected in this listing is an estimated amount.  The actual cost will be calculated (at the time of purchase) based on the distance between the origin and destination and therefore will vary.