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eBay watch: 1960s Lambretta Luna 50CL scooter

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Luna

I was browsing through the French Scootitude magazine the other day and noticed a feature on a rather weird, late '60s Lambretta. Today, I've just noticed one on eBay – the Lambretta Luna 50CL scooter.

It's a Lambretta, but perhaps not as you might expect. This particular small frame / small engined model was introduced in 1968, designed to sit alongside, rather than replace the more traditional scoots. The CL model was the slightly more luxurious model, with a built-in light, rubber mats and those distinctive handlebars.

This one is described as 'totally original', with 'very good' bodywork and seat, but could do with new cables and tyres. It does run well enough though. There's a dating letter from the DVLA showing its originality and can be delivered at cost. Price right now is £700 – loads more images on the listing page.

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eBay watch: 1970s cascading chrome light fitting

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Chrome

Who needs a chandelier when you can pick up this cascading chrome light fitting on eBay for a song.

The seller doesn't give much away, simply that he/she picked it up from an antique shop 10 years back. It is apparently 'original' though and almost certainly from the 1970s, with five lights at varying lengths off the same circuit.

It 'works' and still has all five bulbs with it. For a 70s-style home, it will look stunning – and right now it's at £9.99.

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eBay watch: Dieter Rams-designed 1960s Braun SK6 audio system

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Braun

An iconic design and still a practical piece of kit 50 years after it was designed – the Dieter Rams-designed 1960s Braun SK6 audio system, which is on eBay right now.

Rams designed this back in 1960, a mix of white metal, wood and plexiglass, not to mention style and modernist inspiration. This would sit effortlessly in most houses. Functionality? It plays 33, 45 and 78rpm records, as well as offering up radio reception (LW, MW and FM). There's the option of a separate speaker for stereo, but you'll have to buy that separately.

The unit is in 'excellent' condition, thanks to a restoration by the current owner. But you'll have to check those electrics, just to be safe. The bid price is £399 right now, or there's a 'buy it now' of £560.

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eBay watch: 1959 BMW Isetta 300 Super Plus bubble car

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Bubble

A real head-turner, although this 1959 BMW Isetta 300 Super Plus bubble car guaranteed to spread a little happiness wherever it goes.

A left-hand drive, it's completely restored. In fact, it's pretty much completely re-built, according to the write-up. Although you would be hard pressed to tell, with the car looking every bit the original. See the listing for all the details of what has been upgraded or replaced.

Whether that 298cc will get you around fast enough, only you will know. But if you want some attention on the road or like the idea of owning a classic you can display at various shows and gatherings, this could be for you. £6,400 is the opening price.

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eBay watch: 1960s Phono Boy 7-inch portable record player by Dario and Mario Bellini

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Phono

Also known as the Minerva after the company that made them, the Phono Boy 7-inch portable record player by Dario and Mario Bellini actually made its name when Grundig started selling them. But this is one of the original Italian models.

A very hip vintage item from 1968 and a useful one too. Slip in a 45 and you get to play singles, which is useful at record fairs, charity shops, car boots and the like.

According to the seller, it is n 'excellent vintage' condition, with one or two very small marks. Battery-powered, so no worries about changing the electrics. £30.53 is the price right now.

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eBay watch: Vintage TV collection

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Vintage

Not just one old TV, this a collection of four vintage televisions.

If you want to get up close and personal, see the listing page for larger images of all the sets, all of which are described as being in 'excellent' condition, with the odd bit of discolouration and some wear through age. But nothing serious, with all the sets working.

For your money, you get a Philips G17T320-02, stood on that tulip base, along with the JVC Videosphere, complete with base and hanging chain, a Sony 9-90UB TV from 1969 and that orange Loewe TV from the early 1970s. Bidding stands at £399.

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