Lizzie:
In a few cases like this, where the owner didn't want to spend so much just for an antenna, we installed a manual antenna. You should be able to buy this no problem from MB, which will fit in there perfectly including the bottom attachment point inside the trunk, similar to the power antenna, or you could install an aftermarket antenna. The MB one can be pushed down, like the power one does with a motor, so it's flush with the rear 1/4 panel, and also has a way of only being raised again using a small sheetmetal key that come with the antenna. This keeps the kids from raising it up when you're not around and bending it.
Gilly
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