Product Description
The 1957 Chevy Bel Air is perhaps the most iconic car of the fifties. This KHE-300-USB with Bluetooth by Ken Harrison is the 1957 Bel Air version.
Fit and Ordering
This version is made for the 1957 Bel Air dash. Contact us before ordering to confirm fit.
About the Radio
The KHE-300 is a Ken Harrison design that looks like a classic pushbutton radio from the driver's seat. Behind that look are Bluetooth streaming, a front USB port and a mini SD card reader, so you can play your own music without a modern stereo in the dash.
Why a Vehicle-Specific Radio
A universal stereo usually means cutting the dash or using an awkward bracket, and it rarely looks right in a classic. A radio made for your vehicle fits the original opening, keeps the knobs and face where they belong and can be removed later if you ever want to go back to the factory radio.
Specifications
- Auto antenna power lead, RCA pre-outs and rear auxiliary input
- 200 watts of output (50 watts x 4)
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Front USB input for MP3 files
- Front mini SD card reader
- PLL synthesized AM/FM tuner
- 6 AM and 6 FM presets on extended pushbuttons
- Manual up/down tuning, seek and auto scan
- Separate bass and treble controls and a 4-way fader
- LCD display with blue illumination and clock
Add-Ons
- Front dual voice coil speaker, which plays both stereo channels through a single dash speaker
- Rear 6x9 speaker pair, Custom Autosound or upgraded Pioneer
- Antenna: hideaway antenna or power antenna
A Fifties Icon
A '57 dash deserves a radio that looks right. The KHE-300 keeps a classic face with modern sources behind it.
Speaker Tips
Good speakers make as much difference as the radio. Many classics have a single dash speaker location, which is where a dual voice coil speaker shines because it carries both stereo channels. Adding a rear pair and using the fader gives you full stereo that fills the cabin.
Getting It Installed
Like other modern radios, the KHE-300 runs on 12-volt negative ground. Contact us if your vehicle has a 6-volt or positive ground system.
Bench test the radio before final mounting, use a fused power source and make a clean ground connection. If you would rather not do the wiring yourself, an auto radio specialist can install it. Vintage Car Radio sells the radio and accessories but does not offer installation.
At Night
The blue illuminated LCD shows the clock or frequency and is easy to read after dark without being distracting.
Tone and Balance
Separate bass and treble controls let you shape the sound for your cabin, and the 4-way fader balances front and rear speakers.
KHE-300 for 1957 Bel Air FAQ
Will it fit my 1957 Bel Air?
This is the 1957 Bel Air version. Contact us with your year to confirm fit.
Does it have Bluetooth?
Yes, for streaming music from your phone.
How many presets are there?
6 AM and 6 FM on extended pushbuttons.
What antennas are offered?
A hideaway antenna or a power antenna.
How much power does it have?
200 watts (50 watts x 4).
KHE-300 specifications
- Ken Harrison KHE-300 vehicle-specific classic car radio (fitment per listing title)
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming (music streaming; not all listings advertise hands-free calling)
- Front USB input for MP3 files
- Front mini SD card reader
- PLL synthesized AM/FM tuner with automatic mono/stereo
- 6 AM and 6 FM presets; preset scan and auto store
- Manual up/down tuning, seek and auto scan
- Separate bass and treble; front/rear fader; left/right balance
- LCD display with blue illumination and clock
- Auto antenna power lead; RCA pre-outs; rear auxiliary input
- 200 watts system power (50 watts × 4 channels)
- 12 V negative-ground (6 V / positive-ground cars need a converter)
KHE-300 wiring and tech tips
Ken Harrison manuals recommend installation by an auto radio specialist if you are not comfortable with 12 V work.
- Confirm the vehicle is 12 V negative ground before connecting (use a converter for 6 V or positive-ground cars).
- Disconnect a battery terminal before wiring.
- Use a fused power source and a clean chassis ground.
- Bench-test the radio before final mounting when practical.
- Connect the antenna lead and the auto-antenna power wire only if your antenna is compatible.
- Match speaker polarity; do not short speaker leads to ground.
Application: classic car (confirm fitment from the product title before install). Vintage Car Radio does not offer installation.
KHE-300 manuals
Use the Ken Harrison owner’s sheet packed with the radio for the official wiring diagram and controls. Additional classic-radio manuals are listed on our Manuals page when available.
Vintage Car Radio does not offer installation.
Warranty
Warranty coverage for Ken Harrison radios is handled per the manufacturer’s and seller’s published terms for your purchase. Contact Vintage Car Radio at 844-802-4499 or 574-226-6676 with your order number for assistance.
Vintage Car Radio does not offer installation.
FAQ — classic car KHE-300
Will this fit my dash?
Ken Harrison radios are vehicle-specific. This listing is for classic car as titled—compare your opening and faceplate to the photos.
Does Bluetooth include hands-free calling?
KHE-300 listings emphasize wireless audio streaming. Confirm calling support on the product page for your exact SKU.
Do you install?
No.
Need help?
844-802-4499 or 574-226-6676.
Specs
Wiring / Tech Tips
Manuals
Warranty
Warranty
Warranty coverage for Ken Harrison radios is handled per the manufacturer’s and seller’s published terms for your purchase. Contact Vintage Car Radio at 844-802-4499 or 574-226-6676 with your order number for assistance.
Vintage Car Radio does not offer installation.
