This analog tachometer was found in Radio Electronics from the 90s. The components used can still be found with some ease.
This fast trigger circuit allows the counting of up to 300 pulses per minute. The circuit is from...
This intercom uses transistors from the 60s. It was found in a Japanese publication at the time....
This circuit is from an old publication from the 90s, but it can be adapted to operate with LEDs....