What radio for 72 csl?

[RRichardson]

Hi all

My 72csl was delivered to German new and had a replacemt radio about 20 years ago.
I would like to return the radio to stock and wandered what brand/model it should have. I have seen different brands in them.

Any help appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Stevehose]

Here is my '72 with it's original radio:

It's a Becker Europa Stereo, they also came with Blaupunkts but I am not sure which model is appropriate for 72 and were dealer installed in the USA. Did European CSL's even come with a stereo originally? Or a city pack option?

 

[shanon]

Possibly a Blaupunkt Frankfurt with German text.

Kinda wish I still had mine (USA version), but I know it went to a good home.

hth

 

[Orangener]

Here are some possibilities............










BTW, I have some on stock, in price range from 75€ to 200€, but dont ask me, what modell or condition, have to take a look.......

 

[Nicad]

Here is a Europa II I found on Ebay

 

[rodspock]

Here is mine... Found on Flea-Bay - a perfect fit.

Cheers,

Rod

 

[30csl]

Anyone got some spare radio knobs?

Thanks,

Rohan

 

[Stevehose]

There is a seller on Ebay DE that has them occasionally, none at present.

Anyone got some spare radio knobs?

Thanks,

Rohan

 

[Stan]

found on eBay USA

This is a Frankfurt with the DIN plug adapter to accept my iPod

 

[RogerB]

Hi all

My 72csl was delivered to German new and had a replacemt radio about 20 years ago.
I would like to return the radio to stock and wandered what brand/model it should have. I have seen different brands in them.

Any help appreciated.
Thanks

I just roll down my windows and listen to the "music" from my 72 csl! Just like it came from the factory with no radio. {:>) RB

 

[John S]

Possibly a Blaupunkt Frankfurt with German text.

Kinda wish I still had mine (USA version), but I know it went to a good home.

hth

It's been installed in my coupe ever since. It's nice because it's the later stereo model that supports 4 speakers. Thanks Shanon.

 

[jabloomf1230]

If you're a purist, stop reading this post now. But if you want a modern radio with things like Bluetooth and USB, then take a look at RetroSound 's Model 2:

http://www.retrosoundusa.com/products/category/id/14

I retrofit one in my 72 CS. It fit perfectly and looks almost stock. They have wide variety of knob and faceplate designs.

 

[Bez]

Knobs

Stan/Rod/Orangener (second radio)

Out of curiosity, did the knobs on your radio, which look like all the rest of the various interior knobs) come with the radio? Or are they OE BMW knobs retrofitted to the radio?

Thanks

 

[Stan]

Stan/Rod/Orangener (second radio)

Out of curiosity, did the knobs on your radio, which look like all the rest of the various interior knobs) come with the radio? Or are they OE BMW knobs retrofitted to the radio?

Thanks

Bought them from Oldtimer Radio in Germany

 

[Stevehose]

They came on dealer installed Blaupunkts. They can be modified to fit Beckers which is what i did.

Stan/Rod/Orangener (second radio)



Out of curiosity, did the knobs on your radio, which look like all the rest of the various interior knobs) come with the radio? Or are they OE BMW knobs retrofitted to the radio?



Thanks

 

[Arde]

This is a Frankfurt with the DIN plug adapter to accept my iPod

The trapezoidal faceplate is cool!

 

[phead82]

The trapezoidal faceplate is cool!

I agree! Where did you get that one from, Stan??

 

[John S]

Dating Blaupunkt Radios

This thread from the 2002FAQ might be of interest. If the Blaupunkt radio staill has a tag on it, there's a method for telling what year it was made. I think that there's also a link somewhere for decoding the years on Becker radios too. They use a different coding scheme than Blaupunkt did. Enjoy,

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/topic/144707-dating-2002-era-blaupunkt-radios/?hl=dating blaupunkts

JohnS on the 2002FAQ

 

[RRichardson]

Thanks so much guys for all the input. Looks like I have a little research to do on the web before driving season up here in new England...

Thanks

 

[Stan]

I agree! Where did you get that one from, Stan??

Came with the radio and it is the only one I have seen like it.