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Categories / Design and Interiors

Austin swivel chair from Dwell

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Fancy getting yourself your own Bond villain style swivel seat but are on a bit of a budget? Take a look at the Austin swivel chair, new at Dwell. 

This design is part of their Autumn collection which is currently previewing online ahead of its arrival into shops in August. As you'd expect from Dwell, the collection draws heavily on 60s and 70s influences, not least this chair which looks like it could have come straight out of a late 60s pad. This is the look on a budget, however, as the chair is upholstered in faux leather, with a stainless steel swivel base. 

Due in stores on 11 August, the chair costs £299. 

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Categories / Toys and Games

Clockwork Austin London Taxi from METTOY

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Hark back to the halcyon days of postwar toy manufacturing with this perfect replica of a London Taxi, produced by toy manufacturer METTOY from original tinplate.

METTOY first launched a range of die cast models in 1956, creating the Corgi brand of small, detailed vehicles. Now they have created a new generation of metal toys, using the same traditional manufacturing techniques to produce this clockwork drive Austin FX 4 taxi which comes with front wheel steering, key winder and detailed interior.

The model is a limited edition, measuring 193mm in length.

It costs £60 from Paul Smith here.

Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: 1960s Austin Healey Sprite

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Lovely little sports car – and this Austin Healey Sprite is ready to drive away, or drive to you.

Dating from 1967 and in a blod red with a soft top, the car has a 1098cc engine, chrome bumpers, leather seats and around 51,000 miles on the clock. The interior is described as 'excellent' and the hood is 'as good as new'. In fact, according to the seller, there are just a 'couple of small cosmetics' that need sorting, which are pictured on the site.

No bids as yet, with a starting price of £100. If you win, you can pick it up or the welled will drive it to your home at cost.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: 1970s Austin Mini pick-up truck

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Lovely little vehicle that would be perfect for a retro-themed business – this 1970s Austin Mini pick-up truck.

Specifically it dates from 1979. At least, most of it does – the engine is a brand new 'gold seal engine' that's done just 3,000 miles since it was installed. So that's the effective mileage. Other than that, this completely-restored vehicle looks pretty much spotless, especially that canvas cover for the rear.

£4,500 is the starting bid if you want it for yourself.

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eBay watch: 1980s Austin Mini Designer Mary Quant Edition in white

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Yes, we have featured these before, but every example we have previously seen has been in black. This is a limited edition Austin Mini Designer Mary Quant Edition in white.

Around 1,000 were made in white back in 1988, but it's debatable how many actually survived, although a growing number are creeping onto eBay right now in varying condition, not so many in white though. Maybe time has been less kind to the lighter shade. This particular example has done just short of 70,000 miles in its time, with eight previous owners. All of the 'designer' features look to be there, but you might want to note that its had a 'full body refurb and brand new paint job', so not necessarily original. There's also new carpets, Cooper 'S' Minilite 12" alloys and new tyres as part of the deal.

Another shot over the page or check out the listing for many more. £1,030 is the current bid price.

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eBay watch: 1988 Austin Mini Designer Mary Quant Edition

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We have featured one of these in the past, but as they come up so infrequently – and we think they're a collectible of tomorrow – we're flagging up another Austin Mini Designer Mary Quant Edition.

This one dates from 1988, one of around 2,000 Mary Quant-designed Minis made at the time. But we suspect a good number have been scrapped since then. The ones that survive don't cost a fortune right now, but in time, they just might rise up in price.

The seller doesn't give lots away, but it looks like the outer Quant detail and that distinctive striped upholstery are all intact. Indeed, it's described as being in 'excellent condition throughout' with 'no rust, dents or scabs' you'll be pleased to know. Mileage isn't mentioned, drop them a line about that. Right now it's up for £1,800.

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Update: Amazingly, another one has just gone up too, it's a bit cheaper as well. See details of that one here.