[As you read this, the June 2014 issue of Hemmings Motor News
has just hit the newsstand, and in it is a story about acquiring
vintage 8-track tapes for display or to actually use in your classic
car. We thought we'd also offer here a few ideas regarding aftermarket
8-track players.]
For many vintage vehicles owners, the cost of adding a factory
8-track tape player has become prohibitive in recent years due to their
rarity and collectibility. There is a lower-cost solution, however.
After decades of restoring cars to factory stock, the recent "Day
Two" trend has made it desirable (or at least more socially acceptable)
to add era-correct aftermarket accessories. That opens up a whole new
affordable world of possibilities regarding 8-track tape decks.
Aftermarket examples from the 1960s to the 1980s are still plentiful in
online auctions and in classifieds and still turn up at swap meets for
about $25 and up depending upon condition. By comparison, factory
8-tracks usually draw hundreds of dollars and ultra-rare and NOS ones
even more.
Get the low-down on vintage audio for your vintage car.
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