Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: 1969 Fiat 500

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It seems like the new 2007 version of the Fiat 500 is a car you either love as a sensitive update or hate as a car devoid of all the things that made the original so cool. Well, if you’re one of the latter, you might want an original, like this 1969 Fiat 500 on eBay.

In blue, with a 650cc engine, just short of 50,000 miles and as a UK-registered vehicle, right hand drive. And it seems to have had a good bit of renovation – lots of new panels, replacement engine, new brakes and a new paint job.

It’s still got a number of days left and sits currently around £3,500 – I imagine the price will rise much higher before the April 5th end date.

See more pictures and further details at the eBay website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Fred Perry perforated plimsole

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Once more, simple is best when it comes to casual footwear – and that definitely applies to the Fred Perry perforated plimsole.

Very much the traditional sports shoe in white, with a minimal amount of khaki green detailing, they’re made from white leather with the Fred Perry Laurel Wreath on the side and ventilation holes to keep your feet cool in the warm weather.

Available now, you can pick them up for around £60.

Find out more at the Oi Polloi website

Categories / Art and Photography, Design and Interiors, Food and Drink

Michael Beutler’s illy Art Collection espresso cups

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For the past 15 years, illy has produced a succession of espresso cups and saucers under the Art Collection label, taking in the great and the good of the art, design and entertainment world. The new collection is by young German artist Michael Beutler.

These retro-styled designs are apparently inspired by origami – like most of the man’s work and certainly add a splash of colour to the traditional white cups. They’re also collectable, with each collection only produced in limited numbers.

You should be able to find these now in espresso bars, high-end department stores or at the illy online store – a two cup pack retails for £37.50, with a six-piece gift pack selling for £75.00.

Find out more at the illy website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Vita Audio R2 DAB radio with walnut finish

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Call me shallow, but I can’t resist a gadget with a nice wood finish. They always sit so well on the Merrow Associates furniture – far better than the white plastic stuff.

The latest candidate for the cash is this Vita Audio R2 DAB radio system. The stylish exterior packs in a DAB (digital) and FM radio, and it can be attached to an MP3 player, CD player or other related gadget for playback through the 20w amplifier. Except of course, that wouldn’t be in wood, so would no longer look hip.

Add to that a clock alarm with sleep and snooze functions and that just about covers it. You can pick one up for around £220.

Find out more at the Vita Audio website

Categories / Cars and Bikes

Pashley Princess Sovereign bike

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The sun is starting to creep out – an ideal time to get out and do some exercise. And if that means getting a bike and indeed something traditional, check out the Pashley Princess Sovereign Hybrid bike.

It’s not one for racing or getting up mountains, but if you want something for nipping round the town or city, this is it. It’s got a traditionally lugged and brazed frame, five gears, polished alloy rims, a traditional spring seat, that all-important basket and it’s available in a choice of sizes from 18 to 22 inch.

A bike that should be with you for years – and one that will always look timeless. It retails for just short of £500.

Find out more at the Evans Cycles website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Wallis Gold 60s Disc pendent

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It’s been a bit of a jewellery week this week, with the Biba ring the other day, and now this great gold 60s disc pendant from Wallis.

This is part of their W. A Limited Edition collection, (we featured a Lace dress from the same range). It is only available in limited numbers, which makes it somewhat exclusive. It is made of gold metal with a cut-out design on the actual pendant, and comes with a matching gold chain. The length of the chain is a nice long 32 inches (81cm).

It is a very affordable £8.00, so if you fancy a bit of 60s inspired jewellery it could be for you.

Find out more on the Wallis website.