eBay Watch: 1960 Messerschmitt KR200 bubble car

They might have been the butt of a few jokes in the past, but it's the owners of bubble cars who are laughing now - with big prices being commanded for these now-classic vehicles. And that should include the Messerschmitt KR200 bubble car now being auctioned on eBay.

Originally dating back to 1960, it's recently had a full restoration (rebuilt engine, new bodywork and new lights to fit with modern MOT standards), but still packs just a 191cc engine - so don't buy if you do a lot of motorway driving. Saying that, if you fancy taking it out and about round the streets of your town, you don't need to worry about running up the mileage - it's clocked just 800 miles.

All that comes at a price - right now it's at £6,100 with 8 days to go. And the reserve has yet to be met.

Find out more and see more images at the eBay website

Supermandolini's Scalextric-style coasters

Remember the floppy disk coasters from Supermandolini? Well, the company also has these rather smart Scalextric-style coasters for sale too.

Officially known as Golden Track coasters (due to the colour I would imagine), they come in a set of six, each with a gloss finish and foam base and sized at 9cm x 9cm. But best of all, they all fit together to create a mini track on your table. Just find a toy car and watch the minutes fly by!

You can pick up a set for 27 Euros.

Find out more at the Supermandolini website

Pan Am 80th anniversary Prestige Series bags

Yesterday we mentioned the Pan Am limited edition 1950s Hawaiian vanity cases, produced as part of the company's 80th anniversary. Well, there's something more exclusive than that - the Pan Am 80th anniversary Prestige Series bags.

The Prestige Collection is serious high-end, made of the finest leather, with a printed satin lining and monogrammed studs and zips.  The pictures probably don't do them justice or indeed show off the different designs, which are available in either midnight blue or platinum.

If you want to know more, contact Discoo via email for a brochure or images. But be warned, prices on these start at £415 and they're in strictly limited numbers - which means joining a waiting list.

Find out more at the Discoo website

Vivienne Westwood print bowling bag

Vivienne Westwood is obviously most famous for her involvement in launching punk fashion in Britain.

She's moved a long way from her infamously named shop, Sex, and is now making high end designer clothing with added quirk.

This bowling bag has a great bowling bag shape and handles, with Westwood's typical stamp of the 'out of the ordinary' with this rather modern print.

The bag will set you back £360, but isn't that the norm nowadays?

Find out more from the Vivienne Westwood website

1950s Baby Pants

The shop of the V&A museum keeps on surprising us with its unusual gift ideas. The latest item to leave me slightly bewildered is this pair of Baby Pants.

Made from rubberised cotton they are designed to slip over a nappy. The fabric is printed with a 1950s design taken from wrapping paper. There is a choice of umbrellas or mushrooms.  They cost £12 a pair and are available in two sizes, 6-12 months or 12-24 months.

Visit the V&A Shop for more details.

Guzzini 1950s Bread Basket

I'm always on the look out for affordable classics - and that definitely applies to the Guzzini Bread Basket.

Originally offered for sale in the 1950s, it has recently returned to the shelves, still looking as contemporary as ever. It uses injection moulding techniques to mimic the look of glass, with a finish that gives it a transparent shimmer. Even the inside has been though about - white to hide any scratches.

Sized at 24 x 24 x 6.5cm and available in a variety of colours, it retails for £14.69.

Find out more at the Forma website

Jonathan Adler launches retro wallpaper range

He's made his mark in just about every other area of home design, so it's no surprise to see Jonathan Adler launching a retro-inspired wallpaper range.

Actually, when we say retro-inspired, we actually mean David Hicks-inspired, as the designs on display seem not dissimilar to some we've seen in our old Hicks books. But that's no bad thing. There are 24 different colour/pattern options to choose from, each sold as a 'jumbo roll', which is 27 inches wide and around 45 feet long.

Might be best to keep for a feature wall though, with prices at $195 per roll, which is around £100.

Find out more at the Jonathan Adler website

Casio retro Data Bank and Digital watches

I'm always amazed that cutting-edge tech company like Casio is still making throwback 80s watches, but there's obviously a market for the Casio retro Data Bank and Digital watches.

The more expensive of the two is the Data Bank, with its brushed steel finish, calculator keypad, dual time and alarm functions. The Casio Digital is more basic, but still offers an alarm and data functions.

Both are available online, with the Data Bank retailing for £40 and the Digital selling for £20.

Find out more at the ASOS website

70s Style wall stickers by Trine Andersen

Got a plain wall that needs livening up? Maybe these 70s Style wall stickers by Trine Andersen could do the trick.

They're part of a larger range of wall stickers designed by Trine Andersen for Ferm Living. This one is in two parts, both in black and with self adhesive, although there's full instructions if you have problems positioning on the wall.

Available online, 70s Style retail for £110.37.

Find out more at the Scandinavian Design Center website

Hans Wegner Wing armchair

Got cash to splash? You can throw it at a Hans Wegner Wing armchair.

Originally designed in 1960, but only produced in limited numbers, it's now back in production via Carl Hansen with a stainless steel underframe and a choice of upholstery in fabric or leather.

That style and comfort doesn't come cheap though - expect to pay just under £2,300.

Find out more at the Lollipop Shoppe website