[Rae Piste]

I am getting mixed information, some have said the Becker Europa II with cassette and some say the Becker Grand Prix 612.

To get official "collector" status I need for my insurance it has to have a period correct radio (within 2-3 years)

So There is some flexibility on what radio I install, so it just comes down to cost at this point.

 

[larryinSeattle]

I am getting mixed information, some have said the Becker Europa II with cassette and some say the Becker Grand Prix 612.

To get official "collector" status I need for my insurance it has to have a period correct radio (within 2-3 years)

So There is some flexibility on what radio I install, so it just comes down to cost at this point.

Call Becker Sound and talk to Tom. He can be reached at 201-773-0976 or [email protected]. Becker Auto Sound LLC | Sound System Repairs Saddle Brook NJ Good luck!!!

 

[andya]

I am getting mixed information, some have said the Becker Europa II with cassette and some say the Becker Grand Prix 612.

To get official "collector" status I need for my insurance it has to have a period correct radio (within 2-3 years)

So There is some flexibility on what radio I install, so it just comes down to cost at this point.

Becker Grand Prix Mono installed 1971-1979
Becker Mexico Stereo radio/cassette installed 1973-1978
Becker Europa radio/cassette installed 1980-1984

Source - "Mercedes-Benz SL/SLC 107 Series The Detailed Guide" by Laurent Pennequin

Andy

 

[Rae Piste]

Call Becker Sound and talk to Tom. He can be reached at 201-773-0976 or [email protected]. Becker Auto Sound LLC | Sound System Repairs Saddle Brook NJ Good luck!!!

Thank you sir

 

[larryinSeattle]

Becker Grand Prix Mono installed 1971-1979
Becker Mexico Stereo radio/cassette installed 1973-1978
Becker Europa radio/cassette installed 1980-1984

Source - "Mercedes-Benz SL/SLC 107 Series The Detailed Guide" by Laurent Pennequin

Andy

Thanks for your radio history. I have a rebuilt Becker Mexico Stereo with bluetooth in my 1980 450 SL done by Becker Autosound in Saddlebrook, New Jersey. I replaced an Alpine stereo with all the bells and whistles that seemed out of place. I am an enthusiast but unfortunately not a purist.

 

[miko1aj]

A Becker II Europa o'r Mexico Cassette will do, as a matter of fact any Pinstripe will do the trick - remember that radios were an optional extra and usually fitted by the dealership.

 

[Rae Piste]

A Becker II Europa o'r Mexico Cassette will do, as a matter of fact any Pinstripe will do the trick - remember that radios were an optional extra and usually fitted by the dealership.

Thanks for that info sir. should be useful if my collector status application is challenged

 

[miko1aj]

No worries, I also have a 79 450 SL and upgraded from the "dishwasher" Becker (which is period correct for the early 80's) to the "pinstripe" - which is the 70's equipment and in my humble view fits much in terms of aesthetics with the interior.

 

[rick]

You have an insurance company with a "radio inspector"?

 

[andya]

remember that radios were an optional extra and usually fitted by the dealership.

A radio was standard equipment in North America and South Africa. Andy

 

[Rae Piste]

You have an insurance company with a "radio inspector"?

seems ridiculous doesn't it

 

[Rae Piste]

No worries, I also have a 79 450 SL and upgraded from the "dishwasher" Becker (which is period correct for the early 80's) to the "pinstripe" - which is the 70's equipment and in my humble view fits much in terms of aesthetics with the interior.


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agreed, the pinstripe is the best look for sure

 

[Nate Y]

This was in a '78 450SL I recently bought.

 

[Rae Piste]

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This was in a '78 450SL I recently bought.

okay, good to know. Pretty sure the 79 was similar but with cassette

 

[Rae Piste]

Call Becker Sound and talk to Tom. He can be reached at 201-773-0976 or [email protected]. Becker Auto Sound LLC | Sound System Repairs Saddle Brook NJ Good luck!!!

Tom was very helpful thanks again bro

 

[Coysodie]

Just happy to have one. Don't know if it works or is original to my car, but.......

 

[andya]

Tom was very helpful thanks again bro

Did he agree with my reference book or did he say something different to it?

Andy

 

[rcrmonte3]

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Just happy to have one. Don't know if it works or is original to my car, but.......

Doesn't matter if it's original to your car. It's the right style and could have been an option. I changed the original radio (Europa, I think) to a Mexico AM/FM/Cassette because I like the cassette player--for no particular reason.

 

[Ronsurf]

Becker in New Jersey refurbished mine and added Bluetooth. Very happy with how it turned out.

 

[Rae Piste]

Did he agree with my reference book or did he say something different to it?

Andy

He did! also sent some great pictures for reference. solid info all around