HistoryThe Automatic Electric Model 40 Monophone was introduced in 1938
- Dials * and # from your rotary phone to access computerized services
- Adds 7 programmable speed dial locations
Cords – The phone has been outfitted with brand new cords
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500 - Orange automobile HistoryThe Automatic Electric Model 40History The classic 500. The Model 500 came about as a replacement for the model 302 and quickly became the new workhorse of Northern and Western Electric line of telephones. The 500 was manufactured in many colours over the years but originally in black, brown, white, beige, blue, green, pink, and yellow. The Restoration Process Dial The dial has been fully disassembled, cleaned, lubed and timed to ensure years of trouble free service. We have also