Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: 1976 Volkswagen Karmann Beetle convertible

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Looking for a cool car for or the summer that isn't going to cost much? Check out this 1976 Volkswagen Karmann Beetle convertible, which is currently criminally cheap.

Not exactly the lowest mileage at just over 113,000 miles, but let's be honest, this is a classic car that's 34 years old, so not that bad really. According to the seller, this left-hand drive model is 'in good running order' and in 'regular use throughout the year', with regular serving at a VW specialist.

Body is described as 'sound' and the MOT takes you to June 2011, so all in all, sounds like a winner if you want to own a big. Especially at the current price – just £10.50 would you believe.

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Categories / Men's Fashion

Nike reissues 1970s Classic Windrunner

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The weather forecast promised sun, but as I look out of the window, it's probably about to pour down. That's the unpredictability of the weather for you – and why you need something like the Nike Classic Windrunner close to hand.

The Windrunner has been around since the 1970s and shows no sign of goign away. Indeed, it's probably never been as popular. Still with its distinctive chevron panelling and bold colour schemes, it also packs that all-important hood and an embroidered logo on chest. It also packs down small when the rain subsides too.

Choose from various colour schemes (you can see another over the page), with a price tag of £59.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

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Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: Sankyo Digi-Glo 1970s digital alarm clock

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It looks good – and this Sankyo Digi-Glo digital alarm clock is still a functional item too.

Dating back to the 1970s and out of Japan, the clock has that 'Glo' of a back light to see the time at night and the 'Digi' of the hours, minutes and a continually moving seconds dial. A loud buzz to get you out of bed too and a design and colour that screams the era.

The condition is described as 'great' and the price right now is a very reasonable £7.51.

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Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: fully-upgraded 1970 Fiat 500L car

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Aside from the starting price, there's not a lot wrong with this superb Fiat 500L, which dates from 1970.

It's had the works. According to the seller, you're talking a fully restored vehicle that's been upgraded to a 650cc engine/gearbox, as well as having new electrics, chrome, rubbers, sunroof, wheels, tyres…pretty much everything that can be replaced (without losing the spirit of the original).

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Categories / Homeware

Knotted Melati hanging chair at Anthropologie

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The hanging chair was an interior staple for the swinging sixties. This knotted melati hanging chair from Anthropologie gives the look an 'update', courtesy of the favoured 70s craft of macrame. 

The result is a chair that looks perfect for relaxing in on a summer's day, with the green, blue and white of the macrame adding to the laid back look. 

You could try knotting one yourself, or this chair costs £548 to buy. 

Buy it from Anthropologie

Categories / Men's Fashion, Sportswear

1970s Adidas Europa track top reissued

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Once upon a time, finding authentic vintage Adidas sportswear usually meant wandering round a car boot-style sale in the suburbs of Germany. Then Adidas got wise to it, reissuing their archives, sometimes with a lived-in look. Like this Adidas Europa track top.

A classic track top from the 1970s, the Europa is back out with its original shape and design, with Adidas adding to the authenticity by giving it a stone wash and some slight wear to the logo on the zip pull. So everyone really will believe you've dig this up from your very own secret vintage place.

Sold in limited numbers, you can pick one up in all sizes for £59.

Find out more at the End Clothing website