TRANSISTOR RADIO DESIGN

This Zephyr GR-3T6 was manufactured in Japan circa 1958. I am unsure who the manufacturer is but have a look inside it at the bottom of the page for some clues… It is a rather striking and impressive design. There is a variation of this radio in my collection branded as a Peerless with the same model number. This radio is also seen as a Global or Star Lite.

The top of this radio is wider than the bottom so care needs to be taken when placing it on a surface. Check out the unusual shape side on. The coin slot is on the top instead of the bottom; this radio is just full of contradictions. It is very futuristic looking and looks modern and sharp even today.

This Zephyr measures just 65mm x 100mm x 38mm. It is chunky and quirky in appearance. It features a thick, juicy gold under-painted face that is simply ravishing!

The tuning dial is framed by a silver chevron. The horizontal cutouts on the face of the radio complement the black speaker grill and the little Zephyr cloisonné badge looks classy in white and gold. This is a superbly designed radio!

The leather case for this Zephyr GR-3T6 is very classy looking with speaker grill cloth behind the cutouts on the front.

These two radios share the same model number. They are very similar with only slight variations in cabinet design.The blue one is branded as 'Peerless'.

 LOOKING FOR CLUES!