1959-60 Chevy Wonderbar AM/FM/Bluetooth Radio

Description

Our 1959-60 Chevrolet ‘Wonderbar’ radio is designed to look, fit, and feel just like the original. The Wonderbar signal seeker functions just like it did in 1959-1960 (but also in FM)!

Behind the dash, the radio case is only 5.25” deep, allowing room for air conditioning or adding a larger speaker. The AM scale on the dial glass is an exact copy of the original. Hidden in the background is a smaller FM dial scale. To switch between AM and FM, just quickly turn the radio off and back on again.

This radio does not have a digital display.

When the radio is powered on the dial pointer, knobs, Wonderbar and pushbuttons all move and work like the original. Every radio comes equipped with Bluetooth® for wireless audio streaming and hands-free phone control. Other features include a 3.5mm auxiliary port to plug in any compatible device such as an MP3 player or a CD player as well as another input jack specifically designed to work with our foot control switch. Each radio comes with a 12 ½” 12 wire harness with male and female connections for easy connection/disconnection. This harness includes power, ground, a 12-volt output wire (for options like a power antenna or amplifier remote connection), 4 speaker connections and dial lights. The radio also has 4 channel RCA outputs for an external amplifier and a subwoofer RCA output. Please see links below for more information.

Specifications:

• It fits the original 1959-60 Chevrolet Biscayne, Bel Air, Impala, and Station Wagon dashes —no modifications are necessary!
• Radio case dimensions: 2.5” H, 8.4” W, 5.25” D (behind the dash)
• A chrome-plated die-cast dash plate is included and is an exact copy of the original!
• Knobs and backrings are included and match the original.
• High quality chrome-plated diecast nose piece and Wonderbar match the original.
• The Wonderbar duplicates the action of the original and will seek in AM and FM.
• AM/FM radio with programmable options for North American or European channel spacing.
• Digitally tuned AM/FM Stereo receiver provides stable, high-quality reception while keeping the original analog display.
• Sensitivity (FM S/N 30dB) typical 5 dBµ, (AM S/N 20dB) typical 29 dBµ.
• Bluetooth® 5.0 with built-in microphone for HFP
• HFP, HSP, A2DP, and AVRCP profiles are supported.
• Bluetooth mode offers a programmable audio equalizer while streaming music.
• 3.5mm auxiliary input jack for any compatible device such as an MP3 player, a CD player, or an updated cassette/8 track player (radios do not work with original, unaltered 8 track players)
• Radio is compatible with XM radio receivers using the 3.5mm input jack. (XM is not included with the radio purchase)
• An additional input jack specifically for use with our foot control switch option is included.
• Radio output: 180 Watts RMS (45W x 4 speaker channels at 4Ω, 14.4 V, 1 kHz)
• Do not use original, grounded speakers! Radio has a protective circuit that shuts down if a speaker wire is grounded or has faults.
• Speaker recommendations: 40+ watts RMS rating, 4 Ohms, SPL 88+
• Four low-level outputs + 1 subwoofer RCA output located on the back of the radio for use with an external amplifier
• Radio operates on 11.5-16 Volts DC, negative ground only!
• Controls use the same size and thread shafts as the original. Mounting nuts are included.
• Control operations include on/off, volume, tone, tuning, balance, and a hidden fader function, all from original-looking and feeling analog controls.
• Pushbuttons can save 5 FM preset stations and 5 AM preset stations.
• Memory retention (presets and other user settings) with power disconnected, no need for constant power!
• LED dial lights are green to match the original
• Standard (Motorola) antenna jack located on the back of the radio
• 9” mounting backstrap included