1958 356A correct speaker grills and speakers

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David Austin
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1958 356A correct speaker grills and speakers

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Dr. B Johnsons Restorer's Guide to Authenticity shows a grill that has straight sides and curved top and bottom as per attachment.
I can find oval and round grills claiming to be original 356A grills.
As the speakers were probably dealer fitted am I right in saying they came in different shapes?
Any advice on making sure I get the correct ones?
If anyone has grills and speakers for sale please contact me.

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Re: 1958 356A correct speaker grills and speakers

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Oval grilles w/cloth inserts for Blaupunkt radios;

"Racetrack" grilles w/flocked mesh for Becker & Philips radios.
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Re: 1958 356A correct speaker grills and speakers

#3 Post by David Austin »

Thank you Jan, very grateful.

How did you find this information.

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