Thread: Series Radio

Definitely never a factory option, nor I dare say most likely never a dealer option,

Almost definitely fitted by previous owner, The fact that its BMC suggests its was relieved from some British car that did have a radio as an option.

Good to know goingbush!

Could never find a picture online.

Obviously you’d never hear it over the noise of the engine and trans, but I do a lot of driving around town, and it would be nice to hear some Triple R at the traffic lights!

Originally Posted by Scottish_lion

Good to know goingbush!

Could never find a picture online.

Obviously you’d never hear it over the noise of the engine and trans, but I do a lot of driving around town, and it would be nice to hear some Triple R at the traffic lights!

TripleR on an AM radio, I don't think .

Being a LandRover driver from early on I've never got into the habit of listening to radio or music whilst driving, and thats stuck even when I drive quiet cars.

My Series Landrovers have all been fitted with radios (by myself) since the first one I got in 1962.

I have had no issue listening to the radio in them - the solutions are twofold; firstly, a speaker close to your right ear, secondly, drive at a reasonable speed.

My current Series vehicle is fairly low noise level (for a Series), thanks to a late S3 cab with sound deadening on the roof, and close attention to sealing of all holes in the firewall and floor, as well as door seals. Also helps to have more road oriented tyres. Speakers are in the door trim (which also helps).

It's an Astor Diamond Dot (see the small blue circle in the top right corner) car radio, considered to be a very good radio in their day. Is there any model no. on it any where?

There are quite few pics of that front plate on a Google image search for "Astor Diamond Dot car radio" but they have "Astor" not "BMC" on them.

Originally Posted by goingbush

TripleR on an AM radio, I don't think .

Being a LandRover driver from early on I've never got into the habit of listening to radio or music whilst driving, and thats stuck even when I drive quiet cars.

Actually, I’m normally the same. I either like the windows shaking or nothing at all. Usually nothing. My daily driver is a Citroen Xsara VTS and it has the best induction noise, so I usually listen to that

Originally Posted by JDNSW

My Series Landrovers have all been fitted with radios (by myself) since the first one I got in 1962.

I have had no issue listening to the radio in them - the solutions are twofold; firstly, a speaker close to your right ear, secondly, drive at a reasonable speed.

My current Series vehicle is fairly low noise level (for a Series), thanks to a late S3 cab with sound deadening on the roof, and close attention to sealing of all holes in the firewall and floor, as well as door seals. Also helps to have more road oriented tyres. Speakers are in the door trim (which also helps).

Nice.

Mine’s open-sided, I often have the roof off altogether.

Also, I’m completely incapable of driving at a reasonable speed! 🤣

Originally Posted by p38arover

It's an Astor Diamond Dot (see the small blue circle in the top right corner) car radio, considered to be a very good radio in their day. Is there any model no. on it any where?

There are quite few pics of that front plate on a Google image search for "Astor Diamond Dot car radio" but they have "Astor" not "BMC" on them.

Amazing. I would never have found that on my own!

I’ll look for a model number. Do you know where I’d find a manual or schematic for it?