1961 Philips Norelco “Auto Mignon” Record Player

1961JanEISixty years ago this month, the January 1961 issue of Electronics Illustrated showed this automotive record player, the Norelco “Auto Mignon” (sold in Europe under the Philips name).

The set played 45 RPM records, which were loaded from the front with a “trap door,” not unlike how CD’s are loaded into most car players. The set played through the car radio, and ran off either 6 or12 volts. It retailed for $57.50

You can see a well preserved specimen of the model in this video: