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eBay watch: Early 60s Jaguar Mk II car

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Ever fancied yourself as a villain in a 1960s British crime flick? We have the car for you – this Jaguar Mk II.

Dating back to 1963, the hefty chunk of tax-exempt metal on offer packs a 3400cc engine, guaranteeing that quick getaway should you need one. It's also got plenty of authenticity, judging by the photos on the site, which could mean you'll need to do a bit of work to maintain and renovate it if you want it as a show car.

But on the plus side, it's only had two owners from new, it is 'up and running' and right now, it isn't going to set you back much cash. The current price is £1,551. See the listing for the full technical breakdown.

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Categories / Cars and Bikes, Kids

Early Rider Bike – biker cool for your kids

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If your young child is showing rebellious tendencies, you might as well get the bike to match – the Early Rider Bike.

Yes, this is a motorcycle-style bike for your kids, styled like the bikes seen in Easy Rider – that name is no accident after all. It's also a robust, wooden-framed bike with no pedals, designed to teach your child to ride a bicycle. Just as long as you are on hand in case it goes wrong.

Suitable for two to five-year-olds, you can get one at Pedlars, £110 is the price.

Find out more at the Pedlars website

Categories / Art and Photography, Books, Cars and Bikes

Or Glory 21st Century Rockers book by Horst A. Friedrichs

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Not content with capturing the modern-day mod scene with his book I'm One (21st Century Mods), Horst A. Friedrichs has jumped the fence to snap 'the other side' with Or Glory 21st Century Rockers, a new hardback book.

Released next week via Prestel Publishing (but available to pre-order now), the book looks to follow a similar path to the 'Mods' book, snapping those who take inspiration from the original rocker scene in the modern era – tattoos, leather jackets, slicked-back hair, BSA, Triumph, Norton and Royal Enfield motorcycles, not to mention inspiration from the likes of Elvis, James Dean, and Marlon Brando.

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Categories / Cars and Bikes, Food and Drink

Ice Cream Van model kit from Finch and Fouracre

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Ice cream kit

With the August bank holiday just a week away, here's a final taste of summer – an ice cream van kit from Finch and Fouracre. 

Finch and Fouracre are a Scottish based company who normally specialise in model of tenements houses and other architectural landmarks. Here they've turned their attention to a spot of summer whimsy, with a wonderfully retro ice cream van. The kits slot together so there's no need for glue and once that's done you can decorate the van with stickers, including the essential Mr Softie sign. 

The kits have been made in limited numbers so, like the summer, make the most of it while it's still around. The kit costs £9.50.

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Categories / Cars and Bikes

Fiat 500 Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari hits UK in very limited numbers

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We first saw this in 2009 but since then, details of the stunning Fiat 500 Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari have been scarce. But now we have details of both price and numbers – one big and one small. I think you can guess which is which.

Taking its name from an Abarth-tuned version of the original Fiat 500 produced in the 1960s, the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari (the latter part of the name relating to its Ferrari looks), is limited to just 152 cars, so we're talking supwer exclusive as well as super stylish.

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Diana Dors’ stunning 1949 Delahaye Type 175 Roadster available at auction

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At the height of her career, she was the British equivalent of Marilyn Monroe (see Yield To The Night for example) and she had a car to match that profile – a 1949 Delahaye Type 175 Roadster by French manufacturer Saoutchik – which is available to buy at auction.

It's a stunning, futuristic car, one of only 51 made and owned by Dors when she was just 17 and unable to drive. At the time, it sold for an eye-watering £5,000, but that's now looking a fairly decent investment.

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