Categories / Cars and Bikes, Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Zeitfrei Adidas cycling shoes for Bianchi

Bianchi

Big thanks to David Doesburg for flagging up this rather niche Adidas design out of Italy – the Zeitfrei Adidas cycling shoes for Bianchi.

It's a cross between a trainer and a plimsoll, complete with the vintage-style charm of the latter. But it is created for a purpose – light and with sufficient grip for street cycling.

The design is more Bianchi than Adi, but if you look closely, you'll still see those famous three stripes. Only available (as far as we know) from Bianchi direct, a pair sells from 108 Euros.

Find out more at the Bianchi website

Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: 1980s Fiat 126

Fiat126

Ok, it's not a Fiat 500, either new or vintage, but this Fiat 126 is something of a missing link between the two – and much cheaper.

It actually dates back to 1989, but has just 40,000 miles on the clock and comes with an MOT until December 2010. It also has a rustproof course to stop any deterioration, while that 650cc runs 'as sweet as a nut'.

One thing to note is that the car is left-hand drive. If you can deal with that, it's yours for £1,995 or a best offer.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Cars and Bikes, Film and TV

Starlite Urban Drive-In

Starlight

Always fancied the great American tradition of the drive-in movie but 1) don't live in America 2) don't have a car. Well, the answer to your prayers has arrived with the Starlite Urban Drive-In

It's launching with two nights in the middle of London, at the Truman Brewery in Brick Lane. There are then plans to tour it around the country. One of the best bits for public transport devotees is that the cars are provided. It may not be the Cadillac of your dreams as the event is sponsored by Volvo, but it's a lot less expensive. Roller-skating waitresses selling popcorn are also promised. 

The choice of films is a bit disappointing – take your teenage daughter to the Twilight evening on Friday 2 July while Grease is the film of choice on the Saturday. 

Booking opens at midday today (Tuesday 1 June) and tickets cost £25. . 

Find out more online

Categories / Cars and Bikes, Design and Interiors

’50s car doormat at Urban Outfitters

Car doormat

Unashamedly fun, add a touch of retro glamour to your doorway with this 1950s car doormat from Urban Outfitters

Yes, they've produced a doormat in the shape of a classic vehicle that most of us can only dream about driving. To fuel your fantasy, you even get a choice of finishes, as the mat comes in green, pink or red. The only problem is whether you'd actually want to wipe your feet on it. 

The mat costs £16. 

Buy it online

Categories / Cars and Bikes

Ural Patrol T vintage-style motorbike and sidecar

Patrol

Back in 2007, we featured the Irbit Ural retro motorbikes and sidecars and this week, the company got in touch to tell us it has launched a 'new' model. Specifically, the Ural Patrol T motorbike and sidecar.

If you missed it first time round, the Urals are new-builds (using modern parts) out of Siberia, but now sold via the US, with designs dating back to the middle of the 20th century and based on BMW bikes of the time.

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Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: Fully restored 1950s BMW Isetta 300 bubble car

Bubble

Not exactly the sexiest car on the road, but if you were to drive round your local car in this BMW Isetta 300, you'll get more attention than any other BMW around.

Originally dating to 1958, the car was bought in the UK, then shipped over to Poland for professional restoration. Check out the pictures on the site for many shots of the finished vehicle, it really does look like something special. It's even got the original number plate.

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