The Zenith Z-1000 Stratosphere was Zeniths top of the line and marketed as a rich man’s radio. It sold for $750, which was higher than the average price of a new car in the mid 1930s. The Stratosphere ...
Q. I bought this Royal 500 radio for $60 in 1951. What is it worth now? A. Your particular Zenith (500B) was the second Royal model and was produced after 1955. It was a very expensive radio, selling, ...
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