Tag: 70s

Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: 1971 Volvo P1800 E

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Volvo

Fans of 1960s cult TV might recognise the caar above – Roger Moore's incarnation of The Saint drove round in a Volvo P1800 – and you can too for just over £4,000.

The model up for auction on eBay is a slightly later model, a 1971 P1800 E, but it looks every bit the part and most importantly, it's been well looked after. According to the sales blurb, the car has been 'regularly serviced and has had a lot of money spent on it' – although there are a list of improvements you should be aware of before you bid on the site.

In terms of specifics, the two-door P1800 E has a 2-litre, ful-injected engine, a manual 4 speed gear box withorking electronic overdrive (5th gear), full stainless steel exhaust, solid paint work and a fully-operational dash. Tax-exempt of course. The bidding is currently at £4,100, which is a very tempting price. See the site for many more images.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Tile Print Shift Dress from Dorothy Perkins

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Tileprint

If the nautical fever on the high street is not quite your idea of sixties chic, delving into the rails can still provide many options for retro lovers. This Tile Print Shift Dress from Dorothy Perkins taps into a late sixties interpretation of Eastern influence that carried well into the early seventies folk and hippy scene.

The simple shift shape has become a retro staple, with its simplicity of silhouette and sharp cut allowing bold prints to look timeless. The black border accent adds structure to the pale pink print, while a high neckline and sleeveless cut help to create an instantly sixties body shape.

Get it online from Dorothy Perkins for £32.

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Categories / Homeware

1970s-style Loop mirror by Nazanin Kamali for Case

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Kamali

There's curves offer up a distinctly 1970s look, but the Loop mirror by Nazanin Kamali for Case is actually a very modern affair.

It's also quite a clever thing too – that squared-off oval frame hosting a long portrait-style mirror and a shelf, which makes it perfect for holding all your essential bits and pieces.

It looks like plastic, but that frame is actually formed birch ply, with an oak veneer finish, which, combined with the designer name, probably accounts for the £329 price tag.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: Raleigh Chopper mk2 and mk3 bicycles

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Chopper

If you want to relive your childhood and cruise the streets on an original Raleigh Chopper, you can do that quite easily with a few quid and a visit to eBay. Indeed, there's a large number of models and spare parts constantly for sale. But we'll be looking at Raleigh Chopper mk2 and mk3 models, both of which are for sale as part of the same lot.

The image shows off the subtle differences between the two – seat and handlebars most obviously, the mk 2 being the one you probably remember with most fondness. Like all original  Choppers, they are getting more sought-after by the year, so you don't get perfection unless you pay top price.

These two offer above average condition, but do need some work – a good polish, possible re-chroming of the mudguards, a small rip in one of the seats and the odd scratch. But nothing to make you run a mile. However, you might when you see the price – currently at £280. If that's a bit rich, check out those other auctions for something cheaper, but probably involving more restoration work.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Size? to release limited edition Adidas Manchester trainers and track top

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Remember the reissued Adidas London track top from last week? Well, there's an even more exclusive release from further up north – the limited edition Adidas Manchester trainers and track top.

It's part of the Size? 10th anniversary celebrations (so only available there) and certain to be in very short supply, with just 500 of each item being made, each numbered for added exclusivity. See the numbering details over the page – it's a bit cool.

Not ideal if you're from the red half of Manchester (as the design looks to be predominantly sky blue), but maybe you can console yourself with the red detailing. No price as yet, but expect them offered for sale from April 17th 2010.

Size? website

Via High Snobiety

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Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: Hillebrand 1970s desk lamp

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Hillebrand

I don't know a great deal about this lamp and the seller isn't giving much away – but thankfully a picture can paint a thousand words when it comes to this Hillebrand desk lamp.

Described as being circa 1970, it actually has modernist undertones – very much about the form and function. In terms of specifics, a metal base mixes it with a chrome head and a flexible arm, offering light where you want it on your desk.

It's sold out of Germany and is up on a 'Buy It Now' for £99 or a best offer. If you can get it a little cheaper, the lamp could offer up a stylish bargain.

Find out more at the eBay website