Motorola 56L2 Portable Tube Radio in Coral Red Plastic, 1950s

Annihilate the landfill, bring back the Eisenhower era with this candy-colored conversation piece

This 1950s Motorola portable radio is a knockout in coral red — the kind of optimistic, jet-age design that made mid-century American manufacturing iconic. Two-tone plastic case (red front, cream sides) with that signature integrated carrying handle and the embossed "M" logo. The gold-finished dial and knobs still turn smoothly. Sold as-is for display or restoration; we haven't tested functionality, and the brass dial shows patina. Some surface wear and minor scuffs consistent with 70 years of existence.

The D'Beetle Difference • Atomic Age Design Icon: The dramatic angled legs and integrated handle epitomize 1950s portable radio styling. 

• Original Hardware Intact: Both dials turn, tuning numbers still legible (55-160 AM band), and the Motorola nameplate and embossed logo remain crisp.

• Collector-Ready Two-Tone Case: Coral red face with contrasting cream sides — this color combination is increasingly scarce and highly sought by vintage radio enthusiasts.