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Help identifying MB radio model from late 80s / early 90s

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R129 Infidel
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Hello all - can anyone confirm the model name of this radio?

It looks like a Mercedes branded Becker of some sort but not one I've seen before - could it be a newer retro looking unit?

It is in a 1990 car but looks in incredible condition so I'm really not sure.

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Thanks to anyone who can assist.
 
This is a Mercedes-Benz Becker Europa 2000 radio and cassette player. It was developed by Becker in 1989 and produced for Mercedes-Benz vehicles from approximately 1989 to 1994. The model number is typically BE 1100. It was original equipment for models such as the W126, W124, W201, R107, and R129.

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This is a Mercedes-Benz Becker Europa 2000 radio and cassette player. It was developed by Becker in 1989 and produced for Mercedes-Benz vehicles from approximately 1989 to 1994. The model number is typically BE 1100. It was original equipment for models such as the W126, W124, W201, R107, and R129.

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Thanks very much Gerry, I was familiar with the Becker Mexico but not this one and nothing exactly like it came up in my Google search.
 
Just capturing an image from the eBay listing Gerry shared above for future reference:

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I'm not sure why the radio image I shared showed "Mercedes Benz" and not "Becker Europa 2000" on the cassette door...
 
This specific model of Becker was never used in North American-delivered MBs, as far as I know.

But yes, typically Becker radios of this era, installed in US/Canadian market MB models, did have the "MB" branding on the cassette doors.
 

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