OS Vintage VW Beetle Sapphire XXIV Radio Chrome Bezel Trim 1C42099C01 For Sale

Up for sale is a rare, premium find for air-cooled Volkswagen collectors: an authentic New Old Stock (NOS) chrome Volkswagen Sapphire XXIV radio trim faceplate bezel inside its original Motorola factory packaging (Part No. 1C42099C01).The Sapphire XXIV line was the premier factory-authorized and dealer-installed audio equipment for Volkswagens during the late 1960s and 1970s. Since Motorola manufactured these systems under contract for VW, this complete package provides absolute period-correct validation. It is the perfect milestone piece for a high-end concours restoration or museum-grade dashboard layout.Item Condition & Details:

• Flawless Chrome Finish: Kept safe inside its original wrapper for decades, the die-cast metal plating retains a crisp, flawless mirror shine with zero pitting, aging spots, or shelf scuffs.
• Crisp Lettering: The central black tuning slider display bar features bright, perfect silver block text reading “SAPPHIRE XXIV”.
• Structural State: Left and right mounting tabs and rear structural contours are entirely intact, completely unwarped, and free from the brittleness typical of used salvage yard pieces.
• Original Paper Wrapper: Comes with the authentic, weathered vintage paper sleeve showcasing the iconic retro blue “MOTOROLA replacement part” branding from the Franklin Park, Illinois production hub.

Vehicle Compatibility:Tailored explicitly to fit the traditional two-shaft spindle configuration on classic air-cooled Volkswagens running factory Sapphire AM/FM setups, including:

• Classic Volkswagen Beetle / Bug / Super Beetle
• VW Karmann Ghia
• VW Type 3 (Squareback, Fastback, Notchback)
• VW Type 4 / Transporter Bus