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eBay Watch: Jaguar Mk II – 60s villain’s car for under £1,000

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Watch UK crime flicks and TV series of the 60s and 70s and you’ll notice one motor being the vehicle of choice for the discerning villain – a Jaguar Mk II. Rumour has it that their rarity is down to the majority getting trashed by the entertainment industry! True or not, they’re rarely seen – so this one looks a bargain.

A mint one could cost you around £20,000 – this one is currently under £1,000. It’s a 3.4 model (so budget something for the petrol), seems fairly solid, has had plenty of money spent on its upkeep and a new paint job (British racing green).

There’s a reserve, so it’ll be interesting to see how cheaply this will go. If you’re interested in bidding, check out this classic Sweeney clip to see one in action.

See the full details at the eBay website

Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay Watch: Triumph Herald – almost like new

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I’ve always had a soft spot for the Triumph Herald, even though everyone I’ve known that’s owned one has spent as much time pushing their vehicle as driving it. But they were cars with seriously aged engines – this Triumph Herald has done just 17,027 miles since new.

Bought in 1963 by the original owner, who clock up just 12,000 miles in 26 years, it was then passed down that person’s family, clocking up another 5,000 along the way. It looks great in two-tone white and grey, has a sunroof and the kind of vintage detailing money just can’t buy today.

Check out the site for more images or contact the seller for full details. It’s currently at £1,550.00 – which seems like something of a bargain.

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Categories / eBay watch, Gadgets and Tech, Toys and Games

eBay Watch: Vintage game consoles galore!

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Nostalgia for vintage game consoles has never been greater, so you can expect the final price for these 90 classic gaming consoles to be pretty hefty.

I say classic, but there’s a few ropey items amongst the huge number available. However, there’s a plethora of classic/rare items, including the Magnavox Odyssey, Virtual Boy, Neo Geo Pocket, Intellivision and Atari Lynx. And there’s even games thrown in for good measure, plus some near-new consoles like the Dreamcast PSOne and recent Gameboy variations.

For a full listing of everything (and a superb picture of every console up for grabs), check the auction page. The seller is based in Germany and the starting price is 3,000 Euros (plus shipping). Not cheap, but these things will only go up in value.

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Categories / Design and Interiors, eBay watch, Food and Drink

eBay Watch: Boat-shaped cocktail bar

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If you wander round the junk shops (as we often do), you’ll certainly see a boat-shaped cocktail bar on your travels, typically like this one currently on eBay.

As cheesy as it comes, you can pretend to be the captain of the ship, whilst at the same time throwing together a couple of cocktails or pouring a warm beer. The glass is real, there’s plenty of storage down below, along with a bottle opener and lights.

This one has a slightly optimistic starting price of £150 – if that’s a bit rich, keep checking those junk shops.

See the full details at eBay