Toward the end of the 8-track era and the rise of cassettes, adaptors were made to play cassettes in 8-track players. My mom saw this today and it made her think of
Tascam 38 Eight Track Tape Recorder (HSR Apr 84)
Information 8-track - Tapehead
Was there ever an 8 track tape recorder available for the consumer market? - Quora
Scully 280 Tape Machine
SCULLY 280B 8-track 1" TAPE Recorder from "Motown Studios Los Angeles" (studer/ampex/) reel to reel