Retro Cool: Becker Mexico

Back in the 1960's Becker released the original Mexico radio, and instant hit and now a cult favorite for classic car buffs overseas. The original Mexico series had a list of "firsts" for the mobile electronics industry (we've got them after the break), and this future classic will add a touch of modern cool to your classic old school.
Fast forward 40+ years to the new Becker Mexico.... Becker incorporated just about every modern convenience into this retro looking shaft-styled radio. Follow the jump for all the details. Seriously... This radio doesn't look like much, but it packs a wallop!

The new Mexico highly resembles the old Becker Traffic Pro series, but with a retro style twist. Unfortunately the Mexico will only be available in Europe, and the maps will only work for specific European countries, as well as the FM tuner. However, the features that will work in the US put the Mexico above any other radio you can pick up for your retro cruiser.

Features:

• Bluetooth
• GPS navigation (works with your mobile's phone book via Bluetooth)
• SMS text message capability
• Speech Dialogue System
• Internet capable
• iPod compatible
• SD/MMC/CF Card input (can be used for map updates, MP3s, etc)
• RDS Tuner
• OLED-Vario-Colour-Display
• TMC (Traffic Message Channel: Detects traffic flow and adjust route information accordingly)

Fun Facts:
The Becker Mexico name has many "firsts" for the mobile electronics industry:

• 1953: Becker Mexico – the first car radio with fully automatic station search.
• 1969: Becker Mexico Olympia – with integrated Compact Cassette.
• 1975: Becker Mexico – the first car cassette radio with auto-reverse.
• 1979: Becker Mexico Electronic – the first microprocessor-controlled car radio.
• 1985: Becker Mexico Compact Disc – the first car radio with integrated CD player.
• 1985: Becker Mexico Diversity – the first car radio with dual tuners.

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Source: Becker UK