SOLD: Orthophonic Victrola 8-35, 1940s Conversion- $400

[HisMastersVoice]

While it's unfortunate that this fine example of an 8-35 was converted to electric (at least it's an RCA-Victor...), the cabinet is overall in great shape and would be a great candidate for restoration or parts for an 8-35 with a bad cabinet. All original albums are present, though most of the pages have mouse nibbles. Did not power on electric unit - that's not my area of expertise. I'm asking $400 or best offer.

[Oceangoer1]

There are currently 2 motors/motor boards for this machine on eBay, what luck!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTOR-VV-8-35- ... Swu1VW4Omi

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTOR-VV-8-35- ... SwvgdW4OrH

[HisMastersVoice]

What luck indeed! I really hope someone can bring this beauty back to original, it's way too nice.

[beaumonde]

Don't forget a horn!

[mattrx]

Worthy project. Lack of nice cabinet and the albums are the usual drawbacks. If I didn't have a respectabl example, I'd have to seriously consider this offering. The sound is phenomenal, as is the styling. Love mine, play it daily.
Matt

[edisonplayer]

Back in the day nobody wanted Victrolas such as these.My friend Arthur Pare who's in his 80's remembers back then you could get a Victrola for a few bucks in a second hand store.When someone updated it they didn't know they knocked the value of the 8-35 WAY DOWN to the cellar! I hope SOMEONE can bring it back to the original!edisonplayer

[HisMastersVoice]

Price lowered to $500, would like to get this out of my garage - I believe there's a 1926 Ford Model T in there but I've yet to locate it.

[HisMastersVoice]

Lowered to $400...or make an offer. Need it gone!

[edisonplayer]

It's too bad that someone turned that 8-35 into a damradio,but,hey,how were people in the 1940's to know that someday people would want it!edisonplayer PS;I'm glad someone bought it,and can turn it back to the way it was originally!