Gas Tank Radio Appraisal

Vintage Harley-Davidson Gas Tank AM/FM Radio and Cassette Player

This is a vintage licensed Harley-Davidson branded novelty desktop radio and cassette player shaped like a classic Fat Boy motorcycle fuel tank. The item is constructed primarily of a high-gloss black plastic shell designed to mimic sheet metal, featuring a central chrome-finished console. The console contains a pseudo-speedometer that serves as the AM/FM tuning dial with numerical indicators from 1 to 12. Below the dial is a large chrome control knob for volume or power. The two fuel caps on either side of the console act as functional buttons or dials, bearing the Harley-Davidson 'Bar and Shield' logo. A thin blue antenna is visible at the top, along with a secondary wire antenna extending from the side. The overall aesthetic is representative of late 20th-century automotive memorabilia, likely manufactured in the 1990s. Regarding condition, the unit shows significant dust accumulation across the surface and some light scuffing or minor oxidation on the chrome-plated plastic components. There is a visible white marking or residue near the bottom edge of the tank. While the exterior appears intact, the functionality of the internal electronic components and the cassette tape mechanism located within the tank structure cannot be determined from the visual evidence alone. The craftsmanship is typical of high-end consumer novelty goods of the era, utilizing molded plastics to achieve a heavy-machinery appearance.