$ 534.45 (incl. VAT)
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Bring the unmistakable look and feel of an original 1980s car phone into your classic car with modern Bluetooth® connectivity.
The CarPhone connects to your smartphone and allows you to make and receive calls directly from the handset, browse and search your phonebook, use speed dial, access Siri or your voice assistant, control music, and monitor vehicle voltage.
Customizable themes, colors, splash screens and ringtones allow the CarPhone to blend naturally into your classic interior.
Designed for installation in virtually any classic car with flexible flat and lateral mounting options for both left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive vehicles.
Hand-assembled
Lead time: 15 working days
Bring one of the most recognizable automotive accessories of the 1980s back into your classic car, this time with modern technology behind it.
The CarPhone combines the distinctive appearance, illumination and physical interaction of a period-style car telephone with modern Bluetooth® smartphone connectivity.
Once connected to your smartphone, you can make and receive calls directly from the handset, search your phonebook, access speed dial, activate your voice assistant, control music and monitor your vehicle’s battery voltage.
The result is a functional retro car phone that looks at home inside an 80s or 90s classic while providing the convenience of modern Bluetooth connectivity.
Each unit is carefully hand-assembled and individually numbered in France.
Original car phones were one of the most distinctive interior accessories found in premium vehicles during the 1980s and early 1990s.
The CarPhone recreates that experience without relying on obsolete telephone technology.
Your smartphone remains the connected device while the CarPhone gives you a dedicated physical handset, keypad, display and speaker inside the vehicle.
From its design and illumination to the warm tone of its built-in speaker, the CarPhone has been created to deliver an unmistakably period-inspired experience.
Make and receive calls directly from The CarPhone through your paired smartphone.
Use the physical handset and keypad rather than reaching for your mobile phone.
✓ Make calls
✓ Receive calls
✓ Hands-free operation
✓ Built-in speaker
✓ Direct handset control
Access your smartphone contacts through The CarPhone.
Your phonebook can be browsed and searched directly from the device, giving you modern contact management while maintaining the feel of a traditional car telephone.
Store frequently used contacts for quick access through the keypad.
Ideal for the numbers you call most often while keeping phone operation simple.
The CarPhone supports access to Siri and compatible smartphone voice assistants.
This allows selected smartphone functions to be accessed without handling the phone directly.
The CarPhone can also control music playback from your connected smartphone.
This allows basic media functions to remain accessible from the CarPhone while your music continues playing through your existing audio system.
Your smartphone can remain connected to both:
The CarPhone
and
your vehicle’s Bluetooth® head unit
at the same time.
Music can continue playing through your car stereo while calls are handled through The CarPhone.
The loudspeaker function can also transfer compatible call audio to the car audio system for clearer and louder conversations.
A built-in voltmeter allows you to monitor your vehicle’s battery voltage directly from The CarPhone.
This adds a useful modern function while keeping the appearance of the installation period-correct.
The CarPhone can be personalized to better match your vehicle interior and your preferences.
Available customization includes:
✓ Adjustable themes
✓ Display colors
✓ Splash screens
✓ Ringtones
✓ Sound customization
✓ Illumination settings
This makes it possible to create a setup that complements the character of your particular classic car.
The CarPhone includes several additional retro-inspired functions, including:
✓ Games
✓ Voice synthesizer
✓ Additional software-based features
The included microSD card is also used for storing sounds and supporting future software updates.
The CarPhone is designed to work in virtually any suitable classic vehicle.
It includes both:
Flat mounting
and
Lateral mounting
options, making it adaptable to different dashboard and center-console layouts.
It can be installed in both:
Left-hand-drive vehicles
and
Right-hand-drive vehicles
The mounting system can be secured using screws or the supplied adhesive pads depending on the installation.
The CarPhone is particularly suited to classic vehicles where a period-style telephone complements the interior.
Its design works especially well in vehicles from the era when factory or dealer-installed car telephones were considered premium equipment.
This makes it an excellent addition to classic:
BMW
Mercedes-Benz
Porsche
Audi
Volkswagen
Volvo
Saab
Jaguar
and many other vehicles from the same period.
The CarPhone is a universal accessory, so mounting location should always be checked before installation.
The CarPhone is particularly well suited to classic BMW interiors.
However, it is important to note that The CarPhone is slightly larger than the original OEM telephone used in some classic BMW applications.
Because of this, it cannot simply reuse the original BMW telephone tray.
A custom mounting solution or compatible Phonebase can be used where a more integrated installation is preferred.
The CarPhone connects to your smartphone using Bluetooth®.
Once paired, it allows you to access telephone functions directly from the handset.
You can:
Make calls
Receive calls
Browse contacts
Search your phonebook
Use speed dial
Access Siri or your voice assistant
Control music
Your smartphone continues to provide the mobile connection while The CarPhone acts as the dedicated in-car interface.
A compatible Bluetooth® smartphone is required for telephone functionality.
The CarPhone connects directly to your vehicle’s 12-volt electrical system.
It can also be connected to:
Ignition-switched 12V
and
vehicle illumination / cabin lighting
for more integrated operation.
This allows the CarPhone to power on automatically with the vehicle and coordinate its illumination with the interior.
When connected to an ignition-switched supply, The CarPhone can automatically power on when the vehicle is started.
This gives the installation a much more factory-like feel rather than requiring the device to be manually switched on every time the car is used.
The included mounting system provides flexibility for different interiors.
The CarPhone can be mounted:
Ideal for center consoles or horizontal mounting surfaces.
Ideal where side mounting is better suited to the dashboard or console layout.
Depending on the installation, the mount can be secured using:
Screws
or
included adhesive pads
This gives you the choice between a more permanent installation and a more reversible setup.
For customers looking for a more integrated installation, a dedicated Phonebase may also be available separately.
The Phonebase provides an alternative mounting solution designed to give The CarPhone a more OEM-style appearance inside suitable classic vehicles.
Availability depends on vehicle and application.
Each CarPhone includes:
1 × The CarPhone handset/unit
Mounting system
Flat and lateral mounting options
Installation hardware
Vehicle wiring connection
1 × 8GB microSD card
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Retro Bluetooth Car Telephone |
| Product Name | The CarPhone |
| Vehicle Compatibility | Universal classic car application |
| Vehicle Power | 12V |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth® |
| Calling | Incoming & outgoing |
| Hands-Free | Yes |
| Phonebook | Searchable |
| Speed Dial | Yes |
| Voice Assistant | Siri / compatible voice assistant |
| Music Control | Yes |
| Vehicle Voltmeter | Yes |
| Custom Themes | Yes |
| Adjustable Colors | Yes |
| Custom Splash Screen | Yes |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes |
| Games | Yes |
| Voice Synthesizer | Yes |
| Mounting | Flat / Lateral |
| LHD Compatibility | Yes |
| RHD Compatibility | Yes |
| Dimensions | 188 × 60 × 34 mm |
| Weight | 250 g |
| Storage | 8GB microSD included |
| Software Updates | Supported |
| Assembly | Hand assembled |
| Individual Numbering | Yes |
| Country of Assembly | France |
| Condition | New |
The CarPhone is designed for installation in virtually any suitable vehicle.
Both flat and lateral mounting options are included, allowing the unit to be adapted to left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive interiors.
Always check the available mounting space before installation.
Yes, The CarPhone can be installed in classic BMWs.
However, it is slightly larger than some original BMW factory telephone units and therefore cannot directly reuse the original BMW telephone tray.
A different mounting solution may be required.
Yes.
Once connected to a compatible smartphone through Bluetooth®, calls can be made and received using The CarPhone.
Yes.
The CarPhone connects to your existing smartphone through Bluetooth® for telephone functionality.
Yes.
The phonebook can be accessed and searched directly from The CarPhone.
Yes.
Frequently used contacts can be assigned for quicker access.
Yes.
Siri and compatible voice-assistant functions are supported.
Yes.
The CarPhone supports Bluetooth® music control.
Yes.
Your smartphone can remain connected to both The CarPhone and a compatible Bluetooth® head unit.
Music can continue playing through the vehicle stereo while telephone functions are handled through The CarPhone.
Yes.
The built-in voltmeter allows vehicle battery voltage to be monitored from the device.
Yes.
Themes and colors can be adjusted to better match your vehicle interior.
Yes.
Ringtones and other sound options can be customized.
Yes.
The CarPhone supports customizable splash-screen functionality.
The CarPhone connects directly to the vehicle’s 12V supply.
It can also be connected to an ignition-switched 12V source and vehicle illumination wiring for automatic startup and lighting operation.
The CarPhone is designed to be powered by the vehicle electrical system rather than operating as a portable battery-powered device.
No.
The CarPhone is a modern retro-inspired accessory designed to provide the appearance and physical experience of a period car phone while using modern Bluetooth connectivity.
Installation requires connection to the vehicle electrical system.
Professional installation is recommended if you are not comfortable identifying:
12V power
Ground
Ignition-switched power
and
vehicle illumination wiring
Mounting location should also be checked before drilling or permanently attaching any hardware.
The CarPhone requires a compatible Bluetooth® smartphone for telephone functionality.
It is designed as a modern Bluetooth interface with a retro car-phone appearance.
Vehicle-specific mounting requirements may vary.
Always verify available installation space before ordering.
Because each unit is hand-assembled, production lead time may vary depending on current demand.
Estimated lead time: approximately 15 days, subject to production availability.
We recommend checking current availability if timing is important for your order.
| Weight | 0.250 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 188 × 60 × 34 cm |
