Crosley Radios, Parts, Accessories
In 1920, Powel Crosley wanted to buy a radio set for his son. Shocked to find that even simple sets cost $130 or more, he determined to build one himself--which he did for about $35. Based on that experience Crosley went on to found one of the most successful radio manufacturing companies of the 20th century.
The first mass-produced Crosley radio was a crystal set that sold for $20. The Harko, as it was called, was an instant success, earning Powel Crosley the moniker of "The Henry Ford of Radio."
Crosley truly made radio a mass-market consumer item, and his company grew to be the largest radio manufacturer in the world by 1927. During the next decades Crosley radio sets were manufactured in a large number of affordable models boasting ever-more innovative designs. (Click here to find all Crosley radios for sale - all years & models)
Powel Crosley not only made radios, but also created radio station WLW, pioneered the first portable TV, made and sold a miniature automobile, manufactured the first car radio, designed an airplane and produced the first facsimile device, among other achievements.
In 1993, Modern Marketing Concepts licensed the Crosley Radio name to use on a line of detailed replicas of vintage radio sets, suitcase-style record players and other items. Although these replicas are well-made and enjoyable to own, collectors seeking genuine original Crosleys should be aware that these reproduction items are on the market, and not be confused by them.
