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Today I got a phone call from a lady who runs estate sales in the chicago area about a zenith TV that is supposedly new in the box. It was a 1960's set from her description and I got the model number L2109-J3. I looked it up and is a 1964 model 19" black and white set known as the "Longbeach". I got a nice deal on it, $40.00.
The set was in the north side of Chicago (right by the zenith plant actually). There really is no history other than "the TV was bought and forgotten about". It was hidden in the walk up attic in the home since bought new. The lady spoke with the wife of the man who bought it new and she claimed it was put in the attic the day it was bought. For why, is unknown. The power cord is still factory wrapped! The TV comes complete with everything, hang on tags stickers etc. The TV was bought from allen TV in chicago on 1-30-64. Robert Zak (orignal owner) filled out all the information on the form on back of the zenith manual.

Opening up this box was like stepping back into 1964. (It was already opened before) The entire contens of the box is complete, packaging materials and all. There is a neat tag inside the box "This Quality zenith TV has been completely inspected for your satisfaction by inspector '73A' ".

I powered the set up and works perfect. Didnt need to adjust a thing. Whats also interesting to note, this TV having NO dust in it has a different smell once its warmed up. It doesnt have that "hot dust" smell like we a used to. Its a "new TV smell" considering what year this set is.

Ive never seen anything like it and want to share some pictures as to what a BRAND NEW 1964 Zenith TV is all about! Definitly a great peice of the past.
The TV is being stored in the box to preserve its condition.

Remember, you are about to see what this set looked like THE DAY IT WAS MADE 42 years ago!