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eBay watch: Mini Shorty convertible car

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Mini_shorty

I'll be honest, I've never seen anything like this before, but the Mini Shorty convertible seems to be a mini-version of a Mini – if that's possible.

Built in the 80s and packing a 998cc engine and a more recently-added soft top, the Mini Shorty was built by a professional company making these down in Cornwall and used originally as a demo car, but latterly as the current owner's 'personal fun car'. How small? I can't say exactly, but the images on the site might give an idea of size compared to other vehicles.

Guaranteed to turn heads, it's good to go with a hefty MOT, new tyres, a new 'reconditioned' engine less than 10,000 miles ago and offered in 'fabulous condition' overall. If you want it, the bids are currently at £1,500.

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eBay watch: 1970s Braun DN 50 Visotronic digital alarm clock by Ludwig Littmann

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Braun

Here's a design that's over 30 years old, but still looks fresh today – the Braun DN 50 Visotronic digital alarm clock by Ludwig Littmann.

This L-shaped alarm clock was designed in 1975 by Littmann under the design directorship of Dieter Rams, offering some style for your bedside table, not to mention a big digital display and and alarm/snooze.

Described as being 'fully functional' and 'in excellent order', it's currently at just £1.20.

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eBay watch: Space age Artemide Bacco Bar by Sergio Mazza

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A great piece of 1960s space age design – and this Artemide Bacco Bar by Sergio Mazza is available for a tasty price right now.

Produced by Artemide from 1967 into the early 70s, it's a very distinctive design, made of moulded ABS plastic, set on casters, and with an inset glass top. There's even room for your bottles at the side.

Described as being in 'good overall condition', with some surface wear and marks down to age, it's up now at £24.99. For an obscure design of that era, it's a bargain.

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eBay watch: 1970s De Sede leather armchair

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Desede

You might recognise the name De Sede from this site in the past, with items like the iconic space age DS-1025 modular sofa (made famous by the movie Logan's Run) and the recently-reissued DS51 armchair. Neither came cheap, so this De Sede leather armchair looks decent value.

Sadly, there isn't a model number offered and we don't recognise it, but there's no denying it's a big, comfy armchair that screams the era and if it carries the De Sede name, it's going to be a quality item.

According to the seller, the chair is in 'good condition', but may have been refinished at some point, if that matters to you. It's on a 'Buy It Now' for £425 or the seller will take an offer.

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eBay watch: Midcentury chess set by Austin Cox for Austin Industries

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Chess

If you play chess and you love midcentury design, you'll love this chess set by Austin Cox for Austin Industries.

According to the seller, this set is the smaller of the two modernist-inspired aluminium chess sets designed by Austin E Cox for Austin Enterprises and manufactured by the Alcoa Aluminum Company

The pieces are described as being 'in good condition' with 'some small scratches and nicks as you would expect from a set that is nearly 50 years old'. Oh yes, it dates back to 1966 – all the pieces are stamped with that date. Sold in its original wooden (wall mountable) presentation display case with blue Plexiglas sliding lid, it's currently up for £68.

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eBay watch: Original George Nelson Built-in wall clock by Howard Miller

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Nelson

We've featured various George Nelson reissues in the past, but here's an original one – this George Nelson Built-in wall clock by Howard Miller.

A 1950s midcentury design, this Howard Miller-made clock has apparently never been out of its box, let alone fixed to a wall, which means it's obviously in 'excellent condition' (according to the seller).

Sold with instructions and the original Howard Miller guarantee certificate, it's on a 'Buy It Now' for £74.99.

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