3-digit system? Not surprised it was left to rot! But it is still an impressive looking machine
Mark: That's different from the Motorola I was picturing, but in a weird way, this one IS a creepy little bastid! Something about it, and I haven't even felt the odd vibe you have felt around it. Just looks like it was the property of some mean senior citizen who would yell at the kids to "stay off my lawn damnit!".....Someone from a different time; someone who bought the set new and used to watch Camel cigarette ads on network tv back in the day. Perhaps the same cigarettes which led to his demise.
That said, I'd return it for sure. And....watch your back on the drive....a creaky old set in the backseat can never be trusted....