Category: Cars and Bikes

First introduced in 1965, the Helkama Jopo bicycle is a Finnish classic – and one you can buy again today.

The new version of this ‘bike for all’ is an update, but keeping the original’s obvious features – bold colour choices, low front frame, 24-inch wheels, single gear, luggage carrier and kickstand, as well as the ability to adjust the seat and the handlebar to fit most sizes. There’s even the addition of an integrated lock for these crime-ridden times.

You can pre-order now in your colour of choice from the Finnish Design Shop, priced at 339 Euros (around £270).

Find out more at the Finnish Design Shop website

Good or bad? The jury’s out on this Evisu AceJet scooter helmet.

Loving the shape, very much in the style of the classic 50s/60s lid, and ideal for matching up with a pair of plain goggles. There’s also a leather strap and tartan-style lining.

But whether the denim cover and Evisu logo is something you’ll want omn your head is open to question. Launched in Japan and available online from Japanese retailer Ripe, it retails for 42,200 Yen (which is a fairly hefty £208). More detailed images over the page.

Find out more at the Ripe website

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It’s coming up to the 40th anniversary of the Ford Capri – and it could see the return of this British 70s classic.

That’s according to German magazine AutoBild, which claims a modern Capri will appear next year, going into production in 2012. Details (as you might expect) are sketchy – but it’s said to be larger than the (underrated) Ford Puma, but smaller than the Cougar, offering decent space for both people and luggage. It’s also going to have a range of engines, likely based on the ones used for the Ford Focus.

But the big question is obviously whether Ford will go down the retro route with the looks or whether it’ll look like all the other boxes on wheels currently being offered by the company. We live in hope.

Find out more about the classic Ford Capri