[MarkinK-zoo]

Were these really only made one year, 1949?   Have always wanted one and they are as rare as hen's teeth.

[Ron Ramirez]

Assuming you mean model 49-501, yes, only produced in the 1949 model year.

https://philcoradio.com/gallery2/1949a/#Model_49-501

They are out there, but so many people want them that when one becomes available, it always sells for lot$$$ of ca$h.