FADA 116 Catalin 'Euro Bullet' Radio in Onyx Green + Yellow - Export Model

Rare FADA Export Model Catalin Radio in Onyx Green

Ref: RA647

Seldom seen FADA Model 116 Pre-War 'Euro Bullet' Catalin Streamliner in beautiful marbleized translucent Onyx Green with Yellow marbleized trim. This radio's styling epitomizes 1940’s Streamline Art Deco design. Its sleek, rounded lines suggest speed and practicality, hallmarks of streamlined industrial design from those years. The original marbleized yellow trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example of a seldom found FADA 116 Euro Bullet model.

The model 116 is the export European version of the pre-war Fada 115. The model 116 ‘Euro-Bullet' differs from the similar looking model 115, in that it has a slightly different dial with shortwave/broadcast bands with a selection switch on back and radio is 220V chassis.

The warm onyx green patina on the cabinet is highlighted by some orange, clear + yellow marbleizing and a beautiful transparency. The highly transparent yellow trim adds contrast and style to this stunning example of a FADA Bullet Streamliner model. The cabinet on this onyx and yellow FADA 115 has no cracks, chips, tube burns or repairs. The yellow catalin dial ring, gumdrop knobs and handle are original + correct to the radio and also in great condition with no cracks, chips, breaks, or repairs. The correct copper foil grill cloth is in great original condition. The fragile paper + gold foil dial face is in great condition with only minimal wear. Radio retains the original cardboard back panel with FA-DA-SCOPE label and part of the orignal stickers with the 116 model designation visible. The dial plastic cover is a replacement. This radio is as clean as one can be found and would truly make a great addition to any radio or Deco collection.

Radio measures approximately: 10.25" wide by 6.25" high by 5.5" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete and is 220V. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.