Pacific 'Air Cruiser' Radio - Incredible + Rare Streamlined Design

Scarce 'Air-Cruiser' Finned Deco Radio

Ref: RA896

Rare + Beautiful Machine Age Deco Pacific 'Air Cruiser' Radio Model 100. Designed in 1936 by Joseph Price for the Pacific Radio Corporation out of Chicago, Illinois. This radio is among the most streamlined Art Deco radios to be found. The design is a refreshing, futuristic departure from the heavy ornate cabinets of the time. The cabinet is a dynamic downward swooping shape accentuated by four lateral side fins that evoke movement + speed.  The teardrop design and fins reminds me of the design used on indoor speed cycling helmets.....really aerodynamic.  The set has a great 'sailing ship' dial which only adds to its exciting design making the radio look like it is in motion, almost "cruising" along.  Only the 4rd example that I have seen.

The radios cabinet has recently been refinished and it is stunning. Radio was carefully restored to match the original toning that accentuates the design elements.  Radio retains its original 3 brown bullet shaped knobs, brass bezel, "Air Cruiser" tag + bottom base plate. The beautiful large 'sailing ship" dial face is original and in perfect condition.

This small radio measures approximately: 11" Wide(fin to fin) by 8.25" High by 14" Deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician.