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eBay watch: 1960 Ford Popular 100E

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When people talk about 'cute' cars, I'm guessing they means something like this 1960 Ford Popular 100E, which is up for grabs on eBay right now.

Yes, 50 years old and done just 90,000 over that half century, as well as avoiding the need to be welded anywhere. Tax exempt and with an MOT until March 2011, it comes with two sets of keys, a complete record of all work done (and journeys made) and has just had five new tyres, a new exhaust, new battery, new brakes, plugs, points…you get the idea.

It's not mint, but it certainly looks like a very good example. £500 is the current price if you fancy it.

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eBay watch: Original 1970s Verner Panton Panthella floor lamp

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Panthella

You can still buy these and you can find out details of the new ones in a previous post, but if you want an original Verner Panton Panthella floor lamp with a bit of age and less of a price tag, eBay is currently the place to be.

The original was designed in 1970 by Panton for Louis Poulsen. A space age classic, it had that stylish curved shape, made of high pressure moulded opal acrylic, with the supporting stand in high pressure moulded polycarbonate structure built around a steel stem.

This one is described as a 'very early edition', with a few tiny age marks to reassure you. It's also got the original paper label attached. £450 is the approximate price of a new one, but this one is on eBay right now for just 99p.

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eBay watch: 1950s NSU Quickly 49cc motorised bicycle

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Moto

Last week we featured a motorised bike from Raleigh, which proved really popular. Well, now we've found another – and we think this 1950s NSU Quickly motorised bicycle is even better.

A stunning vintage design, made in Germany back in 1958 and packed full of the retro curves that are so common in retro bicycle designs in the modern era.

According to the seller, it's a 'good runner', has a 49cc engine, two speeds and 'everything's original'. The only thing needed is a new speedo cable. Plenty of interest, but even allowing for that, the price is only at £215.55. See the eBay page for lots more images.

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eBay watch: 1970 Fiat 850 Sports Coupe S2

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Fiat

Who would have thought that Fiat once produced cars as stylish as this Fiat 850 Sports Coupe S2?

Indeed they did, back in 1970, when this beauty first hit the road. Just three owners from new (two from same family) and currently tax exempt, the car is good to drive, but does require work, mainly bodywork and some other bits and pieces. The interior doesn't match up to the looks of the exterior either, so you might want to do some work there too.

Still, at least it's cheap, currently at £740 right now with no reserve. Which should leave you a few quid spare to bring it back to its former glory. See the listing for lots more photos.

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eBay watch: Sanyo G2311NK briefcase audio system

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Briefcase

There's definitely a touch of the James Bond about this Sanyo G2311NK briefcase audio system.

Yes, your eyes don't deceive you – this is a complete stereo system in a briefcase, dating back to the 1980s and able to work on battery or mains. For your money, you get a record deck, cassette playback, three-band radio and detachable speakers, all of which slips together for you to carry round on your travels. Think of it as an old school iPod.

Accroding to the seller, it's in full working order, good condition and apparently cost a packet when new. Not today – on eBay it's just £14.99 right now.

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eBay watch: 1960s Cifra 3 flip clock by Gino Valle

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Cifra

It's a design classic and as I type, a Cifra 3 flip clock by Gino Valle is on eBay for £1.

The clock was first designed back in 1965 and its familiarity today is testament to its impact over the laast 45 years. The one here is in an unusual yellow colour, but otherwise has the distinctive flip numbers and bulbous face.

You might need to get it rewired for your country, but on the plus side, condition seems very good. Just £1 – bargain of the day…unless the bids come in.

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