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Retro Manufacturing

1953-1957 Chevrolet Corvette Wonder Bar® Radio

$650.99 CAD
$650.99 CAD
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Feature Set
Choose a Knob
Choose Dash Washers

Retro Manufacturing radios are a modular design. Assembly is required. This design allows for a more adjustable fit and to offer different style options.

Please note: This listing is for a Wonder Bar 1 Motor 1B RetroRadio™  with:

  • Set of die-cast metal knobs: pair of chrome front knobs, pair of chrome rear knobs
  • Pair of die-cast metal chrome dash washers

We also make Vintage Overlays for the Wonder Bar®1: SCP33 can be purchased here.

RetroSound®'s Wonder Bar® is the most technologically-advanced radio ever made for your classic 1949-59 Cadillac, Chevrolet, Pontiac or Studebaker. The compact size installs easily and discreetly behind the dash for a fully integrated look. *Please see the bottom of the listing for specific vehicle fitments.

The Motor 1B feature set includes an AM/FM RDS tuner with 30 presets, a built-in 275-watt amplifier (18-watts RMS/40 peak x 4 channels), and built-in Bluetooth® for hands-free calling and high-quality audio streaming. The Motor 1B also includes a rear-mounted auxiliary input for portable devices.

Features

  • Built-in Bluetooth® (Version 5.0)
  • Includes Bluetooth® microphone for hands-free calls
  • AM/FM RDS tuner with 30 presets
  • Selectable tuner frequencies USA/EUR/AUS/JAP/RUS
  • Auxiliary input for portable devices
  • Built-in 275-watt (peak power) Mosfet amplifier
  • 18 watts RMS x 4 channels – TrueRating™
  • Non-volatile memory
  • 1-Year Warranty
  • Assembly is required­­

This will fit the following vehicles:

Cadillac

1949-56 Cadillac Series 60S

1949-56 Cadillac Series 62

1953-56 Cadillac Eldorado

Chevrolet

1953-57 Chevrolet Corvette

1955-56 Chevrolet Bel Air

1955-56 Chevrolet Nomad

1955-56 Chevrolet One-Fifty

1955-56 Chevrolet Two-Ten

Pontiac

1955-57 Pontiac Chieftan

1955-57 Pontiac Star Chief

1956-57 Pontiac Super Chief

Studebaker

1957-59 Studebaker Silver Hawk

Motor 1B

Bluetooth + AM/FM RDS + AUX input
  • Built-in Bluetooth® (Version 5.0)
  • Includes Bluetooth® microphone for hands-free calls
  • AM/FM RDS tuner with 30 presets
  • Selectable tuner frequencies USA/EUR/AUS/JAP/RUS
  • Auxiliary input for portable devices
  • Built-in 275-watt (peak power) Mosfet amplifier
  • 18 watts RMS x 4 channels – TrueRating™
  • Non-volatile memory
  • 1-Year Warranty
  • Assembly is required

Motor 2B

Bluetooth + USB + Pre-outs
  • Built-in Bluetooth® (Version 5.0)
  • Includes Bluetooth® microphone for hands-free calls
  • AM/FM RDS tuner with 30 presets
  • Selectable tuner frequencies USA/EUR/AUS/JAP/RUS
  • USB port for flash drives and other devices
  • 1-amp device charging via USB
  • Built-in 300-watt (peak power) Mosfet amplifier
  • 25 watts RMS x 4 channels – TrueRating™
  • Dual RCA pre-outs for external amplifiers
  • Dedicated subwoofer output
  • Adjustable color display
  • Non-volatile memory
  • 1-Year Warranty
  • Assembly is required

Motor 4HD

HD Radio + SiriusXM-Ready
  • HD Radio® Technology
  • SiriusXM-Ready® (Requires SXV300V1 tuner sold separately)
  • Built-in Bluetooth® (Version 5.0)
  • Includes Bluetooth® microphone for hands-free calls
  • AM/FM RDS tuner with 30 presets
  • Selectable tuner frequencies USA/EUR/AUS/JAP/RUS
  • Auxiliary input for portable devices
  • Two USB ports for flash drives and other devices
  • 1-amp device charging via USB
  • Built-in 300-watt (peak power) Mosfet amplifier
  • 25 watts RMS x 4 channels – TrueRating™
  • Dual RCA pre-outs for external amplifiers
  • Dedicated subwoofer output
  • Adjustable color display
  • Non-volatile memory
  • 2-Year Warranty
  • Assembly is required

Specifications

  Motor 1B Motor 2B Motor 4HD
FM
Tuning Range (USA, EUR, AUS, JAP, RUS tuning capable) with RDS 87.5-107.9MHz 87.5-107.9MHz 87.5-107.9MHz
Antenna Terminal External Antenna Connector External Antenna Connector External Antenna Connector
Usable Sensitivity 12.5 dBf 12.5 dBf 12.5 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB @ 400kHz 75 dB @ 400kHz 75 dB @ 400kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio 62 dB (Stereo), 67 dB (mono) 62 dB (Stereo), 67 dB (mono) 62 dB (Stereo), 67 dB (mono)
Harmonic Distortion @ 1 kHz 0.8% (stereo), 0.5% (mono) 0.8% (stereo), 0.5% (mono) 0.8% (stereo), 0.5% (mono)
Separation 32 dB @ 1kHz 32 dB @ 1kHz 32 dB @ 1kHz
Frequency Response 30-16,000 Hz 30-16,000 Hz 30-16,000 Hz
AM (EU and US Tuning Capable)
Tuning Range (USA, EUR, AUS, JAP, RUS tuning capable) 530-1710 kHz 530-1710 kHz 530-1710 kHz
Antenna Terminal External Antenna Connector External Antenna Connector External Antenna Connector
General
Dimensions (radio body) 3.96”W x 1.98”H x 4.30”D 3.96”W x 1.98”H x 4.30”D 3.96”W x 1.98”H x 4.30”D
Power Requirements 11.5-14.4 volts 10.5-14.4 volts 10.5-14.4 volts
Current Consumption (during operation) Max. 15A Max. 15A Max. 15A
Current Consumption (car off) 3.5ma 3.5ma 3.5ma
Output Power (@ 14.4 volts @ 4 ohm @ 1% THD) 18x4 watts RMS 40x4 Max Power 25x4 watts RMS 45x4 watts Max Power 25x4 watts RMS 45x4 watts Max Power
Output Impedance 4-8ohm 4-8ohm 4ohm
AUX 1 Input (AUX cable length, 8”) >300 mV / 6 kΩ - >300 mV / 6 kΩ
AUX 2 Input (aux cable length, 8”) - - >300 mV / 6 kΩ
USB 1 Input (USB cable length, 16”) - 5V (USB female input) 5V (USB female input)
USB 2 Input - - 5V (USB female input)
Low Level Output (4 channels) - 2.85 volts 2.85 volts
EROM Non-Volatile Memory Non-Volatile Memory Non-Volatile Memory

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