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Pre-HISTORIC lol!!! 1940 Technology

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  • The electric car.

    The electric car.
    The first electric car was invented. (On a small scale.) Ran entirely upon electricity. This was one of the oldest cars ever made.
  • The telephone.

    The telephone.
    The first telephone was made by Alexander Graham Bell. This was the first telephone made. It only had 12 phone lines in all.
  • The tractor.

    The tractor.
    The first steam tractor was invented. It also ran entirely on electricity. It was the first tractor ever made that actually stayed completely intact to this day.
  • Murphy A3

    Murphy A3
    This was one of the first radios ever invented. Made of complete walnut. The first murphy-style radio ever made.
  • Ekco RS2

    Ekco RS2
    The early version of this set which was made before it even worked completely. Made of plywood, so super, super, super, SUPER cheap. Was an awesome looking radio if you liked to show off to other people who liked radios a lot and liked to collect them for no reason.
  • Pye Model E

    Pye Model E
    One of the first radios ever made. Had a sunset design. Very, very, very, VERY original.
  • Graves Vulcan 3.

    Graves Vulcan 3.
    A fairly unusual set. Very deco inspired design. Cables can also be used with other sets.
  • Marconi 264.

    Marconi 264.
    One of the first radios ever made. Had a volume knob. Had two other knobs for tuning it and one for turning it on.
  • Philips 587A

    Philips 587A
    Small size. Clean looking. A time warp find- overhauled and works as well.
  • Murphy A24

    Murphy A24
    One of the first radios ever made. Made of pure mahogany which is very expensive. Very, very, very, VERY amazing.
  • Ekco AD86

    Ekco AD86
    In the rarer black and chrome finish. Capable of being one of the best around. The chassis is also extremely clean.
  • Philips 213HU

    Philips  213HU
    Typical mid 30s Philips. Good looking set. Cabinet in good restored condition.
  • The computer.

    The computer.
    The first computer was invented. Was called the Z-1. I did a long report for it last year in 7th grade. The guy who made it build it in his basement.
  • Marconi 282.

    Marconi 282.
    One of the first radios ever made. Has a TRF battery set. Aimed at the remaining rural users or those who wanted a cheap set that was aimed to run.
  • Ferguson 366

    Ferguson 366
    Pleasantly styled set by the Anglo-American Ferguson company. Band with 'Airplane' style dial. Untested as yet but looks very tidy.
  • Philco 1281

    Philco 1281
    Rather an old fashioned look for 1936. Very original condition. This is a handsome set in an American influenced style.
  • Pilot U225

    Pilot U225
    One of the range of sets with the large 'Airplane' dial. Very good clean original condition. Handsome set that looks very genuine, overhauled and in working order.
  • McMichael 137.

    McMichael 137.
    The later version of the 135. Tidy condition, overhauled and working. Gained a SW band and magic eye.
  • Ferranti Nova

    Ferranti Nova
    Quite a rare 30s. Cabinet good. Looks complete and good condition.
  • Arvin

    Arvin
    Only about 4 inches high. American midget in cream metal cabnet. Works surprisingly well.
  • Invicta

    Invicta
    Invicta sets were also made by Pye. Basic 3 band 4 valve 'short' superhet.Overhauled and working.