Hey guys, does anyone know of a company or a product that makes a stock or close to a stock looking head unit that has modern electronics and capabilities (basically just Bluetooth connection)? Want to do a full revamp of my audio system with the latest and greatest gear while maintain a super clean and close to original look.

 

The RetroSound Newport radio is the only one that I know of.

https://www.retromanufacturing.com/c...1-5-din-radios

 

Pioneer put out a sweet looking single DIN unit, but man are they proud of it: https://pioneer-car.eu/sxt-c10ps

 

That's a nice looking unit.

 

BLAUPUNKT makes a few, but they are even more expensive.

https://blaupunkt.com/product/bremen-sqr-46-dab/
https://blaupunkt.com/product/frankfurt-rcm-82-dab/
https://blaupunkt.com/product/hamburg-sqm-23-dab/

 

That is the unit I have, it's a really nice radio and it comes with all latest tech and you could order it with a number of options. It has great sound and it was plug and play. It replaced my original radio with no issues at all. I would definitely recommend it.

 

Those from RetroSound are the only modern 1.5 DIN factory-style radios available. When they first came out, I don't think all of those optional features were available, so that probably means they sell well.

You don't say what year your car is or which radio you have, but if it's one of the better factory radios that you'd like to keep, then your best solution is probably to have an AUX port installed into it and get a Bluetooth device that plugs into the AUX port.

Another 1.5 DIN factory-style radio that will fit is a 4thgen radio, but you'd still need to get an AUX port installed into it.

There are a couple of members here on TGO who repair factory radios and install AUX ports. And M&R Electronics offers that service now too. It's one of the go-to shops for factory radios, refurbishments and add-ons. A lot of people here have used them to have their factory radios repaired and refurbished or just to buy refurbished factory radios.
Automotive Electrical Repair | M&R Electronics Inc.

 

These radios from Retro Sound do have all the electronics. There connections that I personally do use so I tucked them out of sight but it has connections for Aux Jack to plug in your phone if you use your phone for music and it has Blue Tooth for your phone along with a microphone that you can put where you want. My car is a 1982 and the radio was a plug and play, I didn't modify my wiring harness at all. Here's a pic of my radio.

 

i called that M&R electronics company and they cannot add bluetooth to an existing head unit. but they will refurbish one for about $200.