Lot #2170: Vintage Panasonic RS-853 8-Track Stereo Play Deck – With Custom Leather Case, Manual & Original Warranty Papers – Made in Japan

Classic vintage Panasonic RS-853 8-track stereo play deck, complete with its original paperwork and its own custom-made leather case! This deck comes from the estate of a dedicated radio and audio hobbyist who spent over 50 years working on, servicing, and collecting vintage radios and audio equipment. He took great pride in his collection, and this deck shows it. He kept it in a custom-made brown leather case with two handwritten labels. One reads “Panasonic 8 Track Stereo Play Deck, Model No. RS853, Serial KG101731, Made in Japan” and is dated October 2017. The original Panasonic Canada warranty registration card is included. It’s filled in with the model and matching serial number and a purchase date in 1987, late in the 8-track era. The operating manual, warranty certificate and a Technics Canadian service centre directory are included as well. The RS-853 was made in Japan by Matsushita Electric, Panasonic’s parent company. It’s a compact, easy-to-use deck with four program indicator lights, a program button and a continuous/repeat mode selector. Its brushed silver faceplate and woodgrain cabinet make it a perfect match for a vintage stereo system. We inserted a tape and the deck powered on, with the program indicator lit. It’s a great piece for 8-track enthusiasts and vintage hi-fi collectors. Be sure to check out our other vintage radios and audio equipment listed in this auction, including more 8-track decks and tapes! Details & Specifications Manufacturer: Panasonic (Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) Model: RS-853 8-Track Stereo Play Deck Serial No.: KG101731 Made in Japan Program indicator lights (1–4) with program select button Mode selector: Continuous / Repeat Rear: Line out, AC in 120V Brushed silver faceplate with woodgrain cabinet Original purchase date on warranty card: 1987 Condition: Powers on, not fully tested, sold as-is Lot includes: Panasonic RS-853 8-track deck with attached cables Custom-made brown leather case with the collector’s handwritten labels Original bilingual operating instructions Original Panasonic Canada warranty certificate and registration card Technics Canadian service centre directory Pickup category timeslot {A}