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Coronado radios were manufactured by the Gamble-Skogmo Company of Minneapolis. The two men were college buddies, and started in 1920 with an automobile dealership, and then auto parts stores. By 1939 they had 1500 dealers, with 300 stores in 24 states. The company started selling radios in the mid-1930's and had a Los Angeles factory as well. They were affiliated with Western Auto and sold some models in Western Auto stores. The 740 is a seven-tube, three-band (AM,SWx2) radio with push-pull audio. It seems over the years that most Coronado radios that are around are battery sets, but this model is an AC set. We replaced all of the capacitors with modern equivalents. The resistors and tubes were checked and replaced where necessary. A new power cord, safety fuse, audio input cable and antenna lead were installed. This radio is a very good performer and is very sensitive across the dial. Gary Marvin stripped off the old finish and refinished with his usual mastery. The end result is a gorgeous lacquer "piano" finish. The chassis, speaker, knobs and glass dial are all original. The grille cloth is an accurate reproduction of the original cloth. This is a great performing set at a great price! 22"W x 12"H x 10"D.

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

Coronado radios were manufactured by the Gamble-Skogmo Company of Minneapolis. The two men were college buddies, and started in 1920 with an automobile dealership, and then auto parts stores. By 1939 they had 1500 dealers, with 300 stores in 24 states. The company started selling radios in the mid-1930's and had a Los Angeles factory as well. They were affiliated with Western Auto and sold some models in Western Auto stores. The 740 is a seven-tube, three-band (AM,SWx2) radio with push-pull audio. It seems over the years that most Coronado radios that are around are battery sets, but this model is an AC set. We replaced all of the capacitors with modern equivalents. The resistors and tubes were checked and replaced where necessary. A new power cord, safety fuse, audio input cable and antenna lead were installed. This radio is a very good performer and is very sensitive across the dial. Gary Marvin stripped off the old finish and refinished with his usual mastery. The end result is a gorgeous lacquer "piano" finish. The chassis, speaker, knobs and glass dial are all original. The grille cloth is an accurate reproduction of the original cloth. This is a great performing set at a great price! 22"W x 12"H x 10"D.

Reported sold by Joe Millward on March 31, 2025 Listed price on date of sale - $595.00

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