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An "A-Bone" isn't the easiest car to drive, because of the aforementioned non-synchromesh gearing, they also have "Spark" & "gas" controls on the steering wheel. Its been awhile, but I THINK the "Gas" control is sort of a throttle. I haven't driven an "A" in 35 years..
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I guess so. I'd rather have a bigfoot '33 Willys 77 anyway. As long as it isn't the usual low-riding hi-boy.
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So, I have no problem calling my 2000 digital-TV tuner a "vintage" model. I also have an antique 1970s hand-held calculator, if I remember right. But, no 1980s TV set could be called "vintage". My 1970s VCRs are definitely vintage machines.
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The person who sold me my 1988 Zenith console called it an antique in the ad. She didn't try to price it like one though. It was a genuine "best offer" ad, and I easily doubled the only other amount offered. It was originally her grandparents' set and her parents were sick of storing it.
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Seems like *some* time scale should be applied, but I agree that normalization to the introduction period of the product is relevant. (I consider my 1968 Trinitron to be a "vintage" 'tron and *perhaps* my CT-100 could be called an "antique" color tv, but I am more comfortable with the term "vintage" for both. jr |
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I collect single and twin-lens reflex cameras, and now Sony televisions.
With SLR cameras, I put the "vintage" label at c. 1975 - mechanical operation, no electronic shutter mechanisms, but it may have a battery operated or selenium meter. Prior to rapid advance levers, I consider them "antique." With TLR cameras (the other type I collect), I consider them all to be vintage, because there are no electronic shutters in this design I am aware of, and even the current Rolleiflex model is simply the reproduction of the vintage design. Even the pro-level Mamiya C330 was a Luddite machine, produced until about 1985, and many are still in use with the film guys, myself included. With Sony televisions (buddy Red Raster got me onto this) - if it has a channel knob and no remote, it's vintage. My 14" Trintron is my absolute favorite TV. I think I'd agree with Jon A - if it has AV inputs, it's not a vintage TV. But, I'd consider my Beta machines to be vintage. Guess it depends on the product itself to a degree. Whatever the answer, watching old Dr. Who and Star Trek episodes on my Betas hooked up to the 14" Trinitron is as good as it gets. Just one guy's opinions. Last edited by moltogordo; 06-13-2014 at 04:24 AM. |
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I could have been clearer on that; my '88 Zenith console does not have A/V inputs, but still isn't quite old enough for me to consider it vintage. A/V inputs were becoming common at that time, but optional on this set. A holdover from earlier designs I guess, for those who appreciated quality but still wanted a bargain. Those who didn't care as much went RCA.
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The original-style Toyota Priuses are over ten years old now, but likely not being "collected", yet. They WILL be, though. That, I would take to the bank.
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I expect VERY few plasma sets to be around long enough for them to legitimately be considered "vintage". They just do NOT last that long !! For that matter ALL flat-panels fall into this category. Few will be saved to be "collectible". not at all like the goodies we seek after--that are still " out there", waiting for us to find them.
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I do NOT much like the late -80's vintage Zenith sets-- such as the 9-519 sets. they had WAY too many wires connecting too many separate assemblies. However--the tubes are often not too bad in them. |
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Mine's a 9-516, pretty neat inside IMO. I've taken apart a few sets that were a total rat's nest of wires inside, and they were older.
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