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eBay watch: 1960s Austin Mini Moke convertible

Moke

If you want to make driving fun again, you might want to invest some of your savings in this 1960s Austin Mini Moke convertible.

It's actually dated to 1966 – and you could probably imagine it taking someone for a whirl round Carnaby Street in its heyday. According to the seller, the Moke has been in 'many film shoots' and 'some James Bond films' and is sold in 'original' condition – although I'm not sure the paint job is original.

The 848cc engine apparently 'starts and runs fine' and there's 11 months of MOT left on it. Of course, it's tax free. Check out lots more snaps of it online, with the price on a 'Buy It Now' for £6,995.

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eBay watch: Otl Aicher-designed Munich 1972 Olympic posters

Munich

An interesting set of lots by the same seller, a selection of Otl Aicher-designed Munich 1972 Olympic posters.

20 of these were designed for the Munich Olympics, each depicting a different sports taking place at the games, sized around A1 (33 x 23.5 inches) and becoming increasingly collectible.

This particular seller has around five designs available, described as being in original and mint condition. The one above is obviously the equestrian one, but chech seller's other items for rest. All are at 'Buy It Now' for £60.

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eBay watch: Vintage metal Hovis shop sign

Hovis

Big thanks to Poppy on Twitter for flagging up this salvaged gem – a vintage metal Hovis shop sign.

Why would you want it? Who knows – nostalgia, a quirky addition to your own shop, future collectable – there's all sorts of reasons for you to want one. The sign, which was presumably once hanging above a bakery measures approx 160cm X 40cm and weighs a hefty 5kg, with a black paint job on the background that's now peeling off to reveal the original green. The letters also strip back to a 'brass' colour too.

If you fancy it, the sign has a starting bid of £99, with the cost of a courier at £24 to get it to your home.

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eBay watch: 1970s Bodet BT630 flip wall clock

Flip

This kind of thing is being remade with a modern twist, but you can't beat an original – like the Bodet BT630 flip wall clock.

A French wall clock from the 1970s, it's reminiscent of the Gino Valle 1960s clocks, offering up a brown case, large flip numbers for the time and an automated date function too. But there's a large 'but'…

The clock was a 'slave' to a 'master' clock, not designed to work alone. However, you can buy a part on eBay to get it to work alone. Which is probably why it's only selling for £1.20 right now. But if you get it and get it working alone, it could prove a very shrewd investment.

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eBay watch: 1950s plant stand

Plantstand

We have featured something similar in the past, but this 1950s plant stand on eBay looks a fine example.

A piece that screams the era, the stand has a wooden rectangular base with a cream formica top, angled legs and a central curved wooden arm that holds four further platforms, each made of wood and with formica and plastic ribbon adding to the detailing. If you love the 1950s, this will fit into your home perfectly.

Described as being 'in excellent condition', it already has a few bids on the book, but is still only at £25 right now.

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eBay watch: 1950s MacLamp anglepoise light

Maclamp

A nice vintage piece that wouldn't look out of place in a modern home – this MacLamp anglepoise light.

Dating back to the 1950s, it offers up directional light as you would expect, courtesy of that adjustable beech arm, with the light coming from the grey enamelled metal shade. Things are finished off with a bakelite switch and swivelling wooden clamp base.

Described as being in 'fantastic original condition' and 'in full working order, bids are currently at the £28 mark.

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