RetroRadio
The original configurable RetroSound radio system, designed for more than 1,000 classic car and truck applications.
- Adjustable shaft-style configuration
- Choose the face, knobs, trim, and motor
- Broad classic vehicle coverage
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 such as Bluetooth®, USB, HD Radio®, SiriusXM® readiness, and app-based control.
Start Here
Find the Right Radio for Your Dash
RetroSound offers several radio formats for different dash openings and vehicle applications. Start by choosing the category that best describes your vehicle and installation.
Specialty Radios
Shaft-style radios designed around particular makes, models, and factory dash layouts for a more application-specific appearance.
- Make and model-focused designs
- Factory-inspired face styling
- Modern RetroSound motor options
DIN Solutions
Period-inspired Single DIN radios for modified classic car dashboards and European vehicles with standard DIN openings.
- Standard Single DIN installation
- Low-profile, period-inspired faces
- American and European styling options
1.5 DIN Radios
Specialty radio faces for select vehicles equipped with larger factory 1.5 DIN radio openings.
- Designed for select factory openings
- Application-focused styling
- Modern features without a generic appearance
Original Configurable System
RetroRadio: The Original Configurable Classic Car Radio
RetroRadio is the original configurable RetroSound radio platform. Its adjustable shaft-style design supports more than 1,000 classic car and truck applications while preserving the appearance of an original radio opening.
RetroRadio allows you to select the radio face, knobs, trim, and radio motor that best match your vehicle and preferred feature set. It is the broad-application option within the RetroSound radio lineup.
Choose a Look
Find the perfect fit for your vehicle with our Year, Make, Model Selector or Build Your Own by selecting a radio face, trim, and knob set that complement the era and design of your classic vehicle.
Select a Feature Set
Choose a radio motor based on the connectivity, audio features, display options, and controls that matter to you.
Get a Factory-Like Fit
RetroSound's adjustable mounting system helps position the radio within a wide range of original classic vehicle dash openings.
Application-Focused Designs
Vehicle-Specific RetroSound Radios
In addition to RetroRadio, RetroSound offers shaft-style radios designed around particular makes, models, and factory dash layouts. These radios use similar RetroSound technology but feature faces, controls, and proportions developed for more specific applications.
Popular examples include the Wonder Bar for select mid-1950s Chevrolet applications, the Santa Cruz for classic Ford vehicles, and other collections developed for Chevrolet and GMC trucks, Mustangs, Mopar vehicles, and additional American classics.
Because these radios are designed for narrower groups of vehicles, use the vehicle search or the radio collection to confirm the appropriate model for your year, make, and model.
DIN Solutions
Period-Inspired Radios for Single DIN Openings
Many classic vehicles have been modified with aftermarket Single DIN radio openings. Other vehicles, particularly European models, were originally designed around a DIN-format radio. RetroSound DIN Solutions provide a more period-appropriate alternative to a generic modern stereo.
Liberty
A low-profile DIN solution developed for modified American classic car and truck dashboards.
Europa
Period-inspired styling suited to European vehicles from the 1960s and 1970s.
Grand Prix
A paddle-control design developed for European interiors from the 1980s.
Monza
A clean, all-black design for understated European-style dashboards.
Traffic
Designed to complement European interiors from the late 1980s through the early 2000s.
Feature Sets
Compare RetroSound Radio Motors
The radio motor determines the audio features and connectivity of a compatible RetroSound radio. Choose the motor that best fits how you plan to use your sound system.
| Feature | Motor 1B | Motor 2B | Motor 4HD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feature level | Essential |
Most Popular Expanded connectivity |
Flagship |
| Bluetooth® | Yes | Yes | Bluetooth® 5.0 |
| USB | No | Yes | Dual USB ports |
| Display illumination | White | Adjustable color | Adjustable color |
| HD Radio® | No | No | Yes |
| SiriusXM® ready | No | No | Yes |
| RetroSound Radio App | No | No | Yes |
| Best suited for | Essential Bluetooth audio | Expanded classic car audio systems | Premium features and app-based control |
App-Enabled Control
Control Compatible Radios from Your Smartphone
The Motor 4HD platform supports the RetroSound Radio App, allowing compatible radios to be controlled and configured from a smartphone through Bluetooth®.
- Select audio sources and radio presets
- Adjust EQ, crossover, and subwoofer settings
- Customize display colors
- Control volume, balance, and fader
- Configure additional radio preferences
Why RetroSound?
Designed for Classic Vehicles
RetroSound radios preserve the character of your classic dashboard while providing the modern features, fitment options, and installation support needed for a successful upgrade.
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Classic Style. Modern Sound.
Retain the original look of your dashboard while adding Bluetooth, USB, HD Radio, SiriusXM capability, customizable display options, and more.
Factory-Inspired Appearance
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Designed for Your Classic.
RetroSound offers solutions for classic cars and trucks from the 1940s through the 1990s, with vehicle-specific components designed for a clean, factory-inspired fit.
More Than 1,000 Applications
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Build the Radio That’s Right for You.
Choose the motor, face style, knobs, and display options that fit your vehicle and your build. Select the appearance and modern features that matter most to you.
Multiple Styles and Feature Packages
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Everything You Need to Get Started.
Vehicle-specific installation accessories, detailed guides, wiring information, and knowledgeable support help make upgrading your classic more straightforward.
Parts, Guidance, and Support
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Support from Start to Finish
We’ve Thought of Everything.
From selecting the right fitment through final installation, RetroSound provides the components, information, and expert assistance needed to complete your audio upgrade with confidence.
- Vehicle-specific radio and mounting solutions
- Wiring harnesses and installation accessories
- Detailed product and installation guides
- Knowledgeable customer and technical support
Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing a Classic Car Radio
What is RetroRadio?
RetroRadio is the original configurable RetroSound radio system. Its adjustable shaft-style design supports more than 1,000 classic car and truck applications and allows you to select the radio face, knobs, trim, and motor.
How is RetroRadio different from other RetroSound shaft-style radios?
RetroRadio is a broad-application configurable system. Other RetroSound shaft-style radios are designed around more specific vehicle makes, models, years, or factory dash styles.
What is the difference between a shaft-style radio and a DIN radio?
Shaft-style radios are designed for dash openings that position control shafts on each side of the radio display. Single DIN radios fit a standardized rectangular opening commonly found in modified dashboards and many European vehicles.
Which radio is best for a modified dashboard?
A radio from the DIN Solutions collection is generally the most appropriate option for a classic vehicle that has been modified with a standard Single DIN opening.
What does the RetroSound radio motor control?
The radio motor determines the radio's feature set, including Bluetooth®, USB connectivity, display options, amplifier outputs, HD Radio®, SiriusXM® readiness, and app compatibility.
Which RetroSound motors support the app?
The Motor 4HD and Motor 4DAB platforms support the RetroSound Radio App.
Can a RetroSound radio add Bluetooth without changing the classic look?
Yes. RetroSound radios combine classic-inspired faces and controls with modern audio features such as Bluetooth®, USB, HD Radio®, and compatible app-based control.
Find the Right Radio for Your Classic
Explore the configurable RetroRadio system, vehicle-specific radiocollections, DIN Solutions, and specialty radio formats designed for classic vehicles.