1953-1957 C1 RetroSound Wonderbar Radio
If you want your 1953-1957 Corvette to keep its vintage soul but actually work like a modern car, this radio is the solution. It tucks discreetly behind the dash so you get a clean, integrated look without hacking up your interior, and it gives you modern essentials like Bluetooth 5.0 for streaming and hands-free calls, a Bluetooth microphone, and a strong built-in amplifier that actually sounds good at speed. You still get that classic vibe when you glance inside, but now you can run your playlists, take calls, and enjoy crisp AM/FM reception with RDS and presets. It’s not factory-correct, but it’s the perfect compromise that looks right at home in a C1, while making your Corvette way more enjoyable on the road. Assembly is required, but once it’s in, you’ll wonder how you ever drove without it.
- Fits 1953-1957 Chevrolet Corvette for a clean, behind-the-dash install
- Features RetroSound's Motor 1B radio unit
- Built-in Bluetooth 5.0 for music streaming plus hands-free calling
- Includes Bluetooth microphone for clearer in-car phone calls
- AM/FM RDS tuner with 30 presets for strong radio performance
- Selectable tuner frequencies USA/EUR/AUS/JAP/RUS for flexible setup
- Built-in 275-watt peak MOSFET amplifier for improved sound output
- 18 watts RMS x 4 channels TrueRating for real-world power
- Auxiliary input for portable devices and wired audio sources
- Non-volatile memory keeps settings saved even when power is off
- 1-year warranty
- Assembly required
- OE inspired look with modern features
- AM Tuning Range: 530-1710 kHz
- FM Tuning Range: 87.5-107.9 MHz
- Antenna Terminal: External Antenna Connector
- Usable Sensitivity: 12.5 dBf
- Selectivity: 75 dB @ 400kHz
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 62 dB (Stereo), 67 dB (mono)
- Harmonic Distortion @ 1 kHz: 0.8% (stereo), 0.5% (mono)
- Separation: 32 dB @ 1kHz
- Frequency Response: 30-16,000 Hz
- Dimensions (radio body): 3.96”W x 1.98”H x 4.30”D
- Power Requirements: 11.5-14.4 volts
- Current Consumption (during operation): Max. 15A
- Current Consumption (car off): 3.5ma
- Output Power (@ 14.4 volts @ 4 ohm @ 1% THD): 18x4 watts RMS 40x4 Max Power
- Output Impedance: 4-8ohm
- AUX 1 Input (AUX cable length, 8”): >300 mV / 6 kΩ
- EROM: Non-Volatile Memory
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