1959 Becker Europa (Tube) Radio Trim question

For those who obsess about exactly how their 356 left the factory!
Message
Author
Benjamin Abraham
356 Fan
Posts: 164
Joined: Sat Oct 04, 2014 12:14 pm
Location: NY

1959 Becker Europa (Tube) Radio Trim question

#1 Post by Benjamin Abraham »

Hello again,

I installed the Becker Europa Radio into my car, i can see an outline for a Radio Faceplate (TrimPlate)
IMG_4547.JPG
2 questions:

(1) anyone have pictures of the Trim Plate that would have come installed with a Becker Europa radio?
Is the plate supposed to be Translucent? Plastic? or Other? No faceplate?
122_0.jpg
IMG_1845.JPG
IMG_1845.JPG (14.77 KiB) Viewed 4426 times
(2) Does anyone have a Becker Europa AM/FM (M/U) or M/L/U Radio for sale?
image.jpg
BeckerEuropa1958_1DefAAM.jpg
BeckerEuropa1958_1DefAAM.jpg (115.2 KiB) Viewed 4426 times
Thank you! Ben

User avatar
Jim Nelson
356 Fan
Posts: 2138
Joined: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:18 pm
Location: SoCal

Re: 1959 Becker Europa (Tube) Radio Trim question

#2 Post by Jim Nelson »

On my factory-installed Becker Grand Prix, there is a trim plate like the second one shown in the below picture. It appears as a chrome-like spray to the back of the plate.
122_0.jpg
122_0.jpg (30.09 KiB) Viewed 4376 times

User avatar
Emil Wojcik
356 Fan
Posts: 1521
Joined: Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:20 pm
Location: Metuchen, NJ

Re: 1959 Becker Europa (Tube) Radio Trim question

#3 Post by Emil Wojcik »

Mine's original, factory-installed (per car's original invoice, even have the radio manual and folder) Becker Europa, but it's from 1964 so no idea if it would be the same for your '59

Image
Emil Wojcik
'64 356C Euro coupe
'78 MGB
'86 Jaguar XJ6 Series 3
'94 MB E420

Max Handley
356 Fan
Posts: 951
Joined: Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:52 am

Re: 1959 Becker Europa (Tube) Radio Trim question

#4 Post by Max Handley »

59 cab. With orig. Becker
Attachments
image.jpeg
 Contact email Spyderwerks@comcast.net

User avatar
Joris Koning
356 Fan
Posts: 2503
Joined: Thu Mar 27, 2008 12:38 pm
Location: Netherlands

Re: 1959 Becker Europa (Tube) Radio Trim question

#5 Post by Joris Koning »

Original factory installation in my '59 cab.

As stated in the article on Becker radios I wrote for the magazine several years back, the A cars came with grey or beige face plates with the waffle pattern. The B and C cars seem to have been fitted with the waffle pattern plates with the chrome like backing. The coarse plate shown is a reproduction.
Attachments
IMG_0351.JPG
'56 Coupe
'57 Coupe
'59 Cab 
'60 Coupe

Benjamin Abraham
356 Fan
Posts: 164
Joined: Sat Oct 04, 2014 12:14 pm
Location: NY

Re: 1959 Becker Europa (Tube) Radio Trim question

#6 Post by Benjamin Abraham »

thank you everyone for the comments and photos,
Joris, do you know where you can get Grey or Beige faceplate (original or reproduction)?

Thank you!!
Ben

Max Handley
356 Fan
Posts: 951
Joined: Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:52 am

Re: 1959 Becker Europa (Tube) Radio Trim question

#7 Post by Max Handley »

https://www.koenigs-klassik-radios.de/e ... es/becker/

Scroll down you'll find it. You can always paint it with the rattle can beige available from NLA.
 Contact email Spyderwerks@comcast.net

User avatar
Jim Nelson
356 Fan
Posts: 2138
Joined: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:18 pm
Location: SoCal

Re: 1959 Becker Europa (Tube) Radio Trim question

#8 Post by Jim Nelson »

max handley wrote:https://www.koenigs-klassik-radios.de/e ... es/becker/

Scroll down you'll find it. You can always paint it with the rattle can beige available from NLA.
The one from Koenigs Klassik is close, but lacks the checkered texture of the originals.

Max Handley
356 Fan
Posts: 951
Joined: Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:52 am

Re: 1959 Becker Europa (Tube) Radio Trim question

#9 Post by Max Handley »

 Contact email Spyderwerks@comcast.net

Benjamin Abraham
356 Fan
Posts: 164
Joined: Sat Oct 04, 2014 12:14 pm
Location: NY

Re: 1959 Becker Europa (Tube) Radio Trim question

#10 Post by Benjamin Abraham »

Yes, I ordered from those guys before, they also have a "Becker"-plate as well... i think i will go along with your idea of getting the clear plastic one and painting it, unless i can find an original plate. I have a photo above of an original plate, but it comes with an NOS Radio. Unfortunately that radio is AM only.

I was wondering if i was to install it with no plate, what would i use to cover up the hole in the knob area?

Thank you!
Ben

Max Handley
356 Fan
Posts: 951
Joined: Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:52 am

Re: 1959 Becker Europa (Tube) Radio Trim question

#11 Post by Max Handley »

Ben wouldn't the bezels that hold the radio to the dash be sufficient to cover the holes.
 Contact email Spyderwerks@comcast.net

User avatar
Joris Koning
356 Fan
Posts: 2503
Joined: Thu Mar 27, 2008 12:38 pm
Location: Netherlands

Re: 1959 Becker Europa (Tube) Radio Trim question

#12 Post by Joris Koning »

The plate from oldtimer radio is the one to get for all Becker models except for the Mexico. For the Mexico get the plate from Konigs as his is the most accurate one. The plates were originally painted on the back side. Just carefully match and paint, easy job. I have not seen a NOS plate in years. Most of the original plates are often damaged. The German reproductions are really good, I doubt if anybody can tell them from the originals
'56 Coupe
'57 Coupe
'59 Cab 
'60 Coupe

Benjamin Abraham
356 Fan
Posts: 164
Joined: Sat Oct 04, 2014 12:14 pm
Location: NY

Re: 1959 Becker Europa (Tube) Radio Trim question

#13 Post by Benjamin Abraham »

max handley wrote:Ben wouldn't the bezels that hold the radio to the dash be sufficient to cover the holes.
i thought it would, but it does not, or maybe it was not installed correctly, i will double-check, thanks!

Benjamin Abraham
356 Fan
Posts: 164
Joined: Sat Oct 04, 2014 12:14 pm
Location: NY

Re: 1959 Becker Europa (Tube) Radio Trim question

#14 Post by Benjamin Abraham »

Joris Koning wrote:The plate from oldtimer radio is the one to get for all Becker models except for the Mexico. For the Mexico get the plate from Konigs as his is the most accurate one. The plates were originally painted on the back side. Just carefully match and paint, easy job. I have not seen a NOS plate in years. Most of the original plates are often damaged. The German reproductions are really good, I doubt if anybody can tell them from the originals
What color should it be painted? Thanks!

Max Handley
356 Fan
Posts: 951
Joined: Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:52 am

Re: 1959 Becker Europa (Tube) Radio Trim question

#15 Post by Max Handley »

Mine which I assume is original is painted on the front side. 1959. Back side no paint.,bottom edge clear,void of paint. Color tan same as steering column, and horn , steering wheel .
Attachments
image.jpeg
 Contact email Spyderwerks@comcast.net

Post Reply