Regency TR-1 Pearlescent White
The world's first, commercially released transistor radio. Released Oct. 18, 1954.
Designed by the team of David Painter, James Teague and Victor Petertil.
Initially available in four colours: ivory (bone white), cloud grey, mandarin red and black. These were followed by the rare swirled jade green and mahogany cabinets.
Almost impossible to find now are the highly sought after pearlescent variants which were available as: lavender, meridian blue, shell pink and pearl white. Some say there was also a lime colour although details on that are sketchy.
I was fortunate to stumble upon the pearl white example locally earlier this year. It's almost in mint condition.
A few more of my TR-1's posted below.......
Regency TR-1 Pearlescent White
The world's first, commercially released transistor radio. Released Oct. 18, 1954.
Designed by the team of David Painter, James Teague and Victor Petertil.
Initially available in four colours: ivory (bone white), cloud grey, mandarin red and black. These were followed by the rare swirled jade green and mahogany cabinets.
Almost impossible to find now are the highly sought after pearlescent variants which were available as: lavender, meridian blue, shell pink and pearl white. Some say there was also a lime colour although details on that are sketchy.
I was fortunate to stumble upon the pearl white example locally earlier this year. It's almost in mint condition.
A few more of my TR-1's posted below.......