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I think that's the same unit that was installed in #6018. It was working when I purchased the car. Its definitely a period correct radio; one of the "European" radios Lincoln dealers were apt to install. I think amongst the radios that were installed by dealers, those with the vertical dials have the coolest "cool factor", but the Blaupunkt is cool too.

I have an auditory issue that precludes hearing softer sounds in the presence of louder ones. For instance I can't carry on a conversation in a loud room. Well, the Pantera's engine is so loud I couldn't hear the radio unless I turned the volume up higher than I cared to (louder than the engine); plus the Blaupunkt tuner was not all that wonderful. By that I mean the sound quality was so-so, and its ability to pull-in radio stations also so-so. So I gave up trying to listen to the radio while driving the Pantera. Like Paul said, the melodies of the Cleveland Symphony dominate my driving experiences ... no complaints about that either.

I've since purchased a radio delete plate. I was very thankful that the speakers were cut into the center console covers (instead of being carved into the doors) because the covers were easy to replace. I like the "cool factor" of the radio delete plate as much as the period correct radios.

My 2¢