RetroSound Radios
Classic Car Radios with Modern Sound
RetroSound radios are designed specifically for classic cars and trucks, combining period-correct styling with modern features like Bluetooth®, USB, HD Radio®, SiriusXM®, and app-based control.
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Recommended size: 1400 x 900 px
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Recommended size: 1400 x 900 px
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Find the Right Radio for Your Dash
Choose the radio category that best matches your vehicle, dash opening, and installation goals.
RetroRadio
The original configurable RetroSound radio system, designed to support over 1,000 classic vehicle applications.
- Configurable shaft-style design
- Wide classic car and truck coverage
- Choose your face, knobs, trim, and motor
Vehicle-Specific Shaft Radios
Shaft-style radios designed around specific makes, models, and dash layouts for a more targeted factory-style fit.
- Make and model-specific designs
- Factory-inspired appearance
- Modern feature options
DIN Solutions Radios
Ideal for modified dashboards and classic European vehicles with Single DIN radio openings.
- Single DIN installation
- Low-profile radio faces
- Great for cut or modified dashes
1.5 DIN Radios
Specialty radio faces for select GM vehicles with factory 1.5 DIN radio openings.
- Factory-style fitment
- Modern audio features
- Clean classic interior upgrade
Original Configurable System
RetroRadio: The Original Configurable Classic Car Radio
RetroRadio is the original configurable RetroSound radio platform, built to support more than 1,000 classic vehicle applications. It uses an adjustable shaft-style design that allows the radio to fit a wide range of original dash openings while preserving a period-correct appearance.
Unlike vehicle-specific RetroSound radios that are designed around a particular make, model, or dash style, RetroRadio gives builders and restorers a flexible way to configure the look and feature set of their radio.
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Recommended size: 1000 x 700 px
Face + knobs + trim + motor
Recommended size: 1000 x 700 px
Face + knobs + trim + motor
Configurable Fit
Adjustable shaft spacing helps RetroRadio fit a wide range of original classic vehicle dash openings.
Over 1,000 Applications
RetroRadio supports a broad range of classic cars and trucks across many popular makes and years.
Selectable Features
Choose the motor platform that gives you the right mix of Bluetooth®, USB, HD Radio®, SiriusXM®, and app control.
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Recommended size: 1000 x 700 px
Use Santa Cruz, Huntington, Apache, WonderBar, or similar
Recommended size: 1000 x 700 px
Use Santa Cruz, Huntington, Apache, WonderBar, or similar
Vehicle-Specific Options
Make and Model-Specific Shaft Radios
In addition to RetroRadio, RetroSound offers shaft-style radios designed for specific makes, models, and dash layouts. These radios use similar modern RetroSound technology but are styled and configured around targeted applications.
Vehicle-specific radios are ideal when you want a radio face designed to closely match a particular factory dash style, such as select Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Mopar, and other classic applications.
DIN Solutions
Radios for Modified Dash Classic Cars
Many classic vehicles have been modified over the years with aftermarket Single DIN radio openings. RetroSound DIN Solutions radios provide a cleaner, more period-correct option without requiring expensive dash repairs.
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600 x 450 px
600 x 450 px
Liberty
Built for modified classic American dashboards with an ultra-slim face that protrudes less than 4mm.
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600 x 450 px
600 x 450 px
Traffic
Designed for late-1980s through early-2000s European vehicles with Single DIN openings.
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600 x 450 px
600 x 450 px
Grand Prix
Classic European-inspired styling with paddle-style controls and low-profile push-buttons.
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600 x 450 px
600 x 450 px
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600 x 450 px
600 x 450 px
Monza
An understated all-black DIN radio face for BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, and MGB classics.
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Compare RetroSound Radio Motors
The radio motor determines the features and connectivity of your RetroSound radio. Choose the motor that best fits your build.
| Feature | Motor 1B | Motor 2B | Motor 4HD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Essential | Most Popular Daily Driver |
Flagship |
| Bluetooth® | Yes | Yes | Yes, Bluetooth® 5.0 |
| USB | No | Yes | Dual USB ports |
| Display | White display | Adjustable color display | Adjustable color display |
| HD Radio® | No | No | Yes |
| SiriusXM® Ready | No | No | Yes |
| App Control | No | No | Yes |
| Best For | Simple Bluetooth upgrades | Most classic car audio builds | Premium builds and app-based control |
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Recommended size: 900 x 700 px
Phone mockup or app screen
Recommended size: 900 x 700 px
Phone mockup or app screen
App-Enabled Control
Control Your Radio from Your Smartphone
The latest Motor 4HD platform supports the RetroSound Radio Control App, allowing you to control and configure key radio functions directly from your smartphone via Bluetooth®.
- Source selection
- Audio settings and EQ
- Display color customization
- Radio tuning and presets
- Subwoofer and crossover controls
Why RetroSound
Designed Specifically for Classic Vehicles
RetroSound products are engineered for enthusiasts who want modern audio performance without sacrificing the character of their vehicle.
Period-Correct Styling
Configurable RetroRadio Platform
Vehicle-Specific Options
Modern Audio Features
Classic Dash Solutions
Popular Applications
Classic Car and Truck Radio Applications
Explore configurable RetroRadio options, vehicle-specific RetroSound radios, DIN Solutions, and Single DIN applications for popular American and European classics.
FAQ
Classic Car Radio Questions
What is RetroRadio?
RetroRadio is the original configurable RetroSound radio system. It uses an adjustable shaft-style design and supports over 1,000 classic vehicle applications.
How is RetroRadio different from other RetroSound shaft-style radios?
RetroRadio is configurable for a wide range of classic vehicles. Other RetroSound shaft-style radios use similar technology but are designed for specific makes, models, or dash styles.
What is the difference between a shaft-style radio and a DIN radio?
Shaft-style radios are designed for original factory dash openings commonly found in classic American vehicles. DIN radios fit standardized Single DIN openings often found in modified dashboards and many European vehicles.
What is a RetroSound radio motor?
The motor is the feature platform behind your RetroSound radio. Different motors offer different features including Bluetooth®, USB, HD Radio®, SiriusXM® readiness, and app compatibility.
Which RetroSound radios support the app?
The latest Motor 4HD and Motor 4DAB platforms support the RetroSound Radio Control App.
What radio works best for a modified dash?
The DIN Solutions lineup is designed for modified dashboards and Single DIN openings, making it a strong option for classic vehicles with cut or altered radio openings.
Can I keep a factory look while adding Bluetooth®?
Yes. RetroSound radios are designed to preserve a period-correct appearance while adding modern features like Bluetooth®, USB, HD Radio®, and optional app-based control.
Upgrade Your Classic Without Losing Its Character
From the configurable RetroRadio platform to vehicle-specific shaft radios and modern DIN Solutions, RetroSound offers audio systems engineered specifically for classic vehicles.