Original S1 Philips Radio Cassette

[GordonMasson]

I need to get a repair / refurb done on the original Philips radio cassette that was in the S1.

Has anyone had experience with the specialists services advertising on line and would give a recommendation.

I had a look at a couple who have good websites but looking at the address, they are business that are run from home.

Nothing wrong with that but I tend to feel safer (rightly or wrongly) if it’s a business set up as a shop rather than what might be a hobbyist.

Different thing altogether if you have a recommendation so what experiences have you had?

[Paul Coleman]

Have you had your car from new Gordon? As far as I'm aware the original radio for an S1 was a Motorola LT551... http://rdent.com/manuals/esprit/electrical/me.htm

Other than a picture in the owner's manual though I've never seen one. I know Nick Fulcher was looking for one when he restored the second Bond car that didn't actually turn out to be the actual car.

[GordonMasson]

No Paul... only 33 years it was 7 years old when I bought it and totally original.

A few of the very early S1's had a Philips unit fitted as did some of the Elites and Eclats of the time.

My one is a standard radio cassette but some also had a Dictaphone built in.

[Lotusfab]

Hi Gordon, got the same stereo as you was repaired by a chap in Sutton. Works perfectly and he charged £40! Look on my blog for his details. 

[GordonMasson]

Perfect, thanks Fabian.