Becker Grand Prix question

[hauser]

Can someone tell me how to tell if it's an authentic Grand Prix or just another Becker W/ a transplanted face plate?  Forget about the stickers on the body.

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

[DaveB]

I looked all over my supposed Grand Prix radio and couldn't find any distinguishing marks, apart from the stickers. The station-seeking function may be their distinguishing feature - I don't think the Europa models have it (but the Mexicos might).


DaveB

[mdsalemi]

quote:Originally posted by hauser

Can someone tell me how to tell if it's an authentic Grand Prix or just another Becker W/ a transplanted face plate?  Forget about the stickers on the body.

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

To repeat an oft-repeated answer to a variety of questions--if there are questions on a Becker product, best to contact Ed Ebel at Becker.  He will most definitely be able to help you with accurate information--whether you are talking about a 1952 tube radio or the most modern Becker made last week.

EEbel@harmanbecker.com

Ed is friendly, helpful, cheerful and has bent over backwards to assist many classic Mercedes owners with information, parts, service and even sales.

Michael Salemi
1969 280SL
Signal Red w/Black Leather
Restored

[Douglas]

DaveB is right. The "wonder bar" is the distinguishing feature.

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

[hauser]

Are all the Grand Prix radios the same?  Were there different models for the same time period?


1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

[TA250SL]

I have both an early mono Grand Prix and a later stereo Grand Prix, both 4-band.  Both also feature the wonder bar, but my Becker radio booklet shows the Mexico with the wonder bar also.  It will be interesting to hear what Ed Ebel says.

Tom