I had one similar to this in may last e34:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/sony-CDX-M730-...QQcmdZViewItem
The panel is a gimmick but it does look good for the price, good on features considering its age, great powerful sound, no real connectivity tho. Mine lit up red when you opened the panel.
Kev535i - thats a sterling job! looks the biz, you're a brave man!