Another thing the Heir's thinking is that, if matching classy knobs to a simple and cheap analog radio for the car won't work, there's the possibility of at least using a classy bezel for the analog radio.  Aesthetically it'll make the radio look pretty good because the gray and silver bezel will contrast with the dark gray radio.  And you focus more on that than on how drab the radio is in and of itself.  The Heir's fantasizing that he could get a one size fits all type bezel, or one that fits most, and adjust the knob wells in the bezel to the width between either knob and the radio interface.  That is, if the knobs aren't overly close to begin with.  And then to have one or two other bezels with a different design each so that every year or so he can swap out for another of the bezels and keep the dash continue to look interesting.  It'll be really something if there were going to be a classiness revival in the country as a backlash against what could be perceived as the impersonal nature of high tech.  Maybe that's the balanced future we may want in terms of designs.  Good technology, but also simplicity of use, and warm and elegant aesthetics.