Minerva Space Age 1970s - MC 7500 Cassette recorder-player

An excellent example of Italian industrial design, the Minerva MC 7500 immediately captures attention with its bold sunburst yellow body, clean geometric lines, and unmistakable Space Age aesthetic.
The design is both playful and functional: the perforated speaker grille creates a strong visual rhythm, while the top-loading cassette mechanism and graphic control symbols give it a distinctly modernist, almost Bauhaus-inspired clarity.
The integrated metal stand adds a sculptural element, allowing the unit to sit with a confident, architectural presence.
This is not just a cassette recorder — it is a design object, perfectly representative of the optimistic and experimental spirit of late 1970s–early 1980s consumer electronics.
Technical Details
Model: Minerva MC 7500
Type: Portable cassette recorder
Power: Battery-operated and mains (power cable included)
External speaker output: tested and working (speaker not included)
Made in Italy
Fully tested and functioning
Video showing the item in working condition:
https://youtube.com/shorts/ft3wg7CioTI?si=YbogbJYh2QlrQeZ_
Condition
Excellent vintage condition
No cracks or structural damage
Light signs of age consistent with use
Clean and well preserved
Dimensions & Weight
Width: approx. 13 cm
Depth: approx. 22 cm
Height: approx. 7 cm
Weight: approx. 1 kg (without batteries)
The item offered is original, vintage, and pre-owned, and is described accurately and in good faith.
Before listing, the item is carefully cleaned, tested, and documented with detailed photographs and, where applicable, a video showing its actual condition and functionality. All functions mentioned in the description are tested and verified and are tested again before shipment as a final quality check.
Photographs and any accompanying video form an integral part of the description and accurately represent the condition of the item at the time of listing.
As this is a vintage item, minor signs of age and normal wear are to be expected and are consistent with its age. Any structural damage, missing parts, or non-functioning features are clearly disclosed in the description and/or visible in the images. Colours may vary slightly due to lighting conditions and screen settings.
. Slight background noise, signal instability or sensitivity variations can occur in vintage radios and are not considered faults.The item will be professionally packed using protective materials, and double-boxed where appropriate. Shipping is tracked and insured. The item is handed over to the carrier in the same condition as documented prior to dispatch.The buyer is responsible for providing a correct shipping address and for collecting the parcel within the carrier’s specified timeframe. In case of non-collection, refusal of delivery, or incorrect address, Catawiki’s applicable procedures and conditions will apply.
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