What to do if the original car radio in a classic car is charming but technically outdated? For Audio Exclusiv, the answer is clear: high-end technology in - but the look and feel must remain. Thanks to the collaboration with the German specialist "Wunderbar Custom Radio Shop", almost every classic car radio can be transformed into an invisible all-rounder with DAB+, Bluetooth, voice control via Apple Siri, Google Assistant or Samsung Bixby and more - without any visible interventions.
Classical music meets the future: invisible DAB+ in the original radio
The conversion is far more than a simple rebranding. Instead of simply installing modern technology in the old housing, all original functions have been retained and enhanced with many modern radio functions: the electromechanical station search, familiar from the Becker Mexico and Delco Wonderbar, a retractable antenna or even the typical start-up delay and the chopping buzz of old tube radios are programmable. Even the old dial is still used - because the original tuner mechanism is retained and controls the new digital technology after the conversion.
More sound, fewer compromises
And the sound? No compromises here either. The DAB+ stations are played back via high-quality, inconspicuously installed speakers - even via the original speaker housing if desired. If you want more, you can expand the setup with a subwoofer and additional speakers. Everything discreet, everything on request.
This means that even the Lamborghini Countach is no match for current sound quality - even if its cockpit looks like it's straight out of an 80s science fiction movie.
A highlight: The controls work entirely via the original control buttons, switches and knobs, which are cleverly assigned additional functions of modern radios. For example, a Cadillac Wonderbar radio from the 1950s suddenly becomes Spotify-capable and the DAB+ stations can be selected using the original search function - without any change in style.
Better safe than sorry: the Pandora alarm system.
In addition to convenience, Audio Exclusiv also brings modern security to classic cars with the Pandora alarm system. Classic cars are not just collector's items, they are often valuable investments - so discreet but effective protection is essential.
The Pandora systems can be used universally and can be integrated into any vehicle via analog connections. Thanks to their compact design, they disappear out of sight in the vehicle. No drilling, no cutting, no compromises.
A real highlight: in the event of an alarm, the owner is informed immediately via app, call or text message. The system also offers everything else you could wish for - from route recording and online monitoring to a self-sufficient siren with its own battery. The latter sounds the alarm even if the vehicle is disconnected from the power supply.
Everything under control - even when parked for long periods
Classic cars often stand idle for weeks or months. Pandora solves this problem with an intelligent power-saving mode: the battery is conserved and safety remains active. Particularly practical: several vehicles can be managed via a single smartphone. For collectors or owners of entire vehicle fleets, this is a real gain in convenience and overview. Pandora is also flexible in terms of operation: functions can be individually adapted depending on the vehicle type. Comfort channels control central locking, light sensors or even electric windows. Everything is discreetly integrated - in the spirit of originality.
Distribution with style: Audio Exclusiv as the Swiss partner of "Wunderbar"
Since March 1, 2025, Audio Exclusiv has been an official sales partner of "Wunderbar Custom Radio Shop" in Switzerland - a logical step, as the market in this country is not only ready for DAB+, it also demands solutions that respect the character of time-honored vehicles.
The most important facts in brief.
Modern technology, invisibly installed - with DAB+ and Pandora alarm systems, Audio Exclusiv brings comfort, sound and safety to classic vehicles without affecting their originality. The perfect symbiosis of past and future.
The white Lamborghini Countach pictured here can be admired at the Swiss Classic Lucerne classic car fair (May 30 to June 1, 2025) at the Audio Exclusiv stand: Hall 2 Stand 245.
Further information about Audio Exclusiv can be found on the company website.
