Owners of classic Porche 911’s can now have the best of both worlds in an old-style car radio.
Porsche is offering a drop-in replacement radio for owners of those early 911s who want a little more technology than the original Blaunkpunkt radio offered. A new Porsche Classic Radio Navigation System adds a small front panel screen plus navigation while retaining the classic knobs and the same chassis size of the original AM/FM radio.
The new radio fits Porsche 911 models from 1963 to 1977 and possibly other models. The price is a hefty 595 euros or about $776, says MotoBullet.
Source: MotoBullet
I have an original 1984 911 coupe with 74000 kms. I would never change the Blaunkpunkt am/fm radio, besides for collector plates in B.C. the radio must be original or look original. If I need a GPS I’ll buy one.
As the original owner of a 1967 912, currently being restored to it\’s \"original\" condition I agree with the above comments. This device doesn\’t make a bit of sense.
Even though the second owner of my 1970 911s but some kind of early 80’s tape deck, pull out radio in my car, I would not replace it with this. Where am I going in this car where I need such a tool. Half the fun of rallies is getting lost, well not really, but I would rather. I am however looking for a real early 70’s radio for my car. Is the 911s radio different from the others? I did not think so.
I like the idea but don’t want the nav feature either. Oh well, without a/c the windows are usually down and I can’t hear the radio anyway. The best music is from the air cooled plant in the rear.
There is a company on eBay selling a vintage look early 911 / 912 Porsche Radio (with buttons) that also has a AM/FM iPod USB for 1/3 of the Retro AVN
I agree with Alex, a retro-style radio could have modern features accessed via a wireless remote control. GPS screens should be 4.3 inches or more
My 1977S looks better with the Blaunkpunkt San Diego than with a unit like that. The knobs are low and they blend into the dash Besides, I would rather listen to the engine than the radio.
I think an upgraded AM/FM receiver, with an inconspicuous CD slot, is in order.
Maybe a weather/emergency channel, and maybe satellite radio service, but keep it at an audio unit. I agree with Tony C., most everyone already has a GPS and most have a radar/laser detector.
My opinion: Ditch the Nav. Everybody has one anyway (even in their smart phones). Put in an iPod/MP3 connector, bluetooth, and Sirius XM. Also make the radio HD capable. Those items don’t have to show and you can make the radio still look classic.
How about an old style radio without the nav system. Many of us already have a GPS portable system.
The radio is not a proper way to keep a classic a classic and upgrade the car at the same time. An actual identical look without screen makes more sense, but with modern features hidden under neath. Apparently the homework was not done by the purveyor of this product-A. Ford