Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago

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Dive into the history of the Truetone "Super Six"—an iconic vintage transistor radio that looks remarkably similar to the Trav-Ler Super Six Power-Mite! See excellent examples in black and in red! Get a look behind the scenes at who manufactured this model for Western Auto, and learn how it was sold alongside Western Auto's famous Western Flyer bikes. This Made in USA radio is a primitive and delightful piece of 1950s/60s electronics history. We look at the radio's Genuine Fake Leather "leatherette" case, the use of the Wizard battery brand, and compare Trav-Ler to the Studebaker brand in the automotive world. Plus, we take a short side trip into the world of stylish Studebaker cars with some vintage ad commercial footage complete with original announcer. Discover the rare versions of this Truetone radio made for Sonora and even CBS! Don't miss 2 must-Watch Related Videos on this channel:
Trav-Ler Super Six Power-Mite Radio, and our
Western Auto video for a Virtual Tour of the Western Auto Catalog.
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