We restored a ton of drive-in speakers when we were in the restoration business. Why not? They are a great reminder of a simpler time when a Friday night meant piling in the car to go see a double feature on a warm summer night. Now they are great decor for a garage or TV room.
If you are thinking of sticking your toe into the hobby of restoration these might be a good place to start. You can still find them on eBay and they are an easy restoration. Scuff them up or sandblast them, apply paint or powder coating, make a stand and replace the speakers and wires and that’s that.
Good luck.
These items are not for sale. We show restored items in this blog to encourage discussion, prompt questions and further the hobby of collecting and restoration. We also enjoy sharing the photos of the many items we have restored over the years.
20 responses so far ↓
1 james tasich // Nov 29, 2009 at 9:21 pm
I am writing to ask you if you know of any
sources that have drive-in theater speakers for sale? I am looking for 1 set that I can display with my classic 1966 Mustang Convertible at car
shows. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much!
Sincerely,
James Tasich
2 vintagevending // Nov 30, 2009 at 11:35 am
James,
We don’t know of any right now. Have you checked ebay or Craig’s List? If anyone else can help, please comment.
3 mark // Dec 4, 2009 at 12:45 am
i have some for sale $50 for the set of two. I have two sets (no poles )
send me an e-mail if your interested and i will send you photos.
marksmail2007@yahoo.com
4 Mike // Dec 10, 2009 at 5:13 pm
I was wondering if you could give me information on where to get speakers, wire, terminal strips, etc.
Thanks,
Mike
5 jim // Jan 16, 2010 at 6:37 pm
i am looking for some speakers with stand
6 alan Rosenblum // Apr 21, 2010 at 6:27 pm
How much do these speakers cost
7 Travis Cowger // Apr 21, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Hello I have several sets of Original Drive in Theater Speakers from The Dream Drive In located in Wattsville, VA. I have sets from the 50’s thru 70’s. They start at $45 a set. If interested please contact me. Thanks
travisc410@comcast.net
8 Don Yauger // Jul 5, 2010 at 4:01 pm
I have a very nice set of restored drive in speakers with pole. paid 135.00 in 1998 make an offer.
E-Mail yogigm@aol.com
9 kevin cassidy // Jul 18, 2010 at 6:13 pm
How much do you want for your silver drive in speaker set and what is the brand!
Is in nickel??
10 vintagevending // Jul 23, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Kevin -
The speakers are no longer available. We had restored them quite a few years back and they were sold.
Maria
11 Bill // Aug 17, 2010 at 10:04 am
I am cleaning out the last of the drive-in speakers I own, I have several sets from a local Drive-In style some 1970’s. I also have car heaters Vintage as is where is 220 volts $5 Ea
email me. they are selling as is . need pics please ask
Thank you
12 Bill // Aug 17, 2010 at 10:06 am
The Drive-In Speakers Sets are $20 Ea+ Shipping You restore them
Thanks for your Interest
13 nicolas // Sep 20, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Hi, looking for a nice pair of drive in speakers
please send me an email, pics and prices
thanks
nicolas
14 Lisa // Oct 22, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Hi, I am currently in the market for drive in speakers for my art. They do not need to work. I have searched on E-bay, but the prices are higher because they have been restored and are working. I do not need the junction box or stand. If you know of anyone please send me an e-mail. I would greatly appriciate it!
15 Darrell // Feb 8, 2011 at 11:20 am
where can i find knobs and the 4inch speakers i know theres repos out there some where
16 Randy // May 31, 2011 at 4:25 pm
I have a pair of d.i.t.m.c. mark II speakers that I would like to restore. But I can`t get at the screws that hold it together as they are recessed in the case. Needle nose pliers won`t fit in the recess, and my screw extractor won`t even scratch the head of the screw. Is their a special tool to use?
Or some other way to get them out ?
Please Help! Thank You
17 Wing Dude // Sep 28, 2011 at 4:01 pm
I am looking for restorable drivein speakers for a home project
wingkingoffl@aol.com
18 Rick // Oct 30, 2011 at 10:55 am
I have a stockpile of old drive-in speakers for sale. Will ship anywhere in USA. $20 per speaker, plus shipping cost. Projected sound, RCA, and Simplex models. Condition is used, good condition, not restored. Pictures available upon request.
19 Bruce // Nov 10, 2011 at 12:40 am
Hi, I’m in australia and looking for some drive in speakers and holder to go with my 1960 caddy. Willing to pay fair price and postage.
20 james tasich // Jan 21, 2012 at 5:40 am
I am still looking for a restored or very good
original condition of a set of 1960’s drive in
speakers with a pole and junction box..wired and working. I would like to hook them up to a
portable stereo system for car shows. any
information will be greatly appreciated. Please
Email me at jtasich@rocketmail.com.
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