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eBay watch: Mini Shorty convertible car

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Mini_shorty

I'll be honest, I've never seen anything like this before, but the Mini Shorty convertible seems to be a mini-version of a Mini – if that's possible.

Built in the 80s and packing a 998cc engine and a more recently-added soft top, the Mini Shorty was built by a professional company making these down in Cornwall and used originally as a demo car, but latterly as the current owner's 'personal fun car'. How small? I can't say exactly, but the images on the site might give an idea of size compared to other vehicles.

Guaranteed to turn heads, it's good to go with a hefty MOT, new tyres, a new 'reconditioned' engine less than 10,000 miles ago and offered in 'fabulous condition' overall. If you want it, the bids are currently at £1,500.

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eBay watch: Award-winning 1972 Triumph Spitfire Mk IV

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Spitfire

Looking for a classic car that needs absolutely no work whatsoever? Maybe we introduce you to this 1972 Triumph Spitfire Mk IV.

You really need to check the listing page to get a full idea of just how much work has been done to this car. According to the seller, 'everything has been replaced', from a rebuilt engine to the cream leather and custom embroidery for the seats. Indeed, it was such an eye-catcher, this tax-free sports car even made the cover of Triumph World this year.

An award winner and an eye-catcher, it's the perfect classic car – and right now it's listed on eBay at just 99 pence.

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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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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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eBay watch: 1960s Austin Mini Moke convertible

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Moke

If you want to make driving fun again, you might want to invest some of your savings in this 1960s Austin Mini Moke convertible.

It's actually dated to 1966 – and you could probably imagine it taking someone for a whirl round Carnaby Street in its heyday. According to the seller, the Moke has been in 'many film shoots' and 'some James Bond films' and is sold in 'original' condition – although I'm not sure the paint job is original.

The 848cc engine apparently 'starts and runs fine' and there's 11 months of MOT left on it. Of course, it's tax free. Check out lots more snaps of it online, with the price on a 'Buy It Now' for £6,995.

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eBay watch: 1980s Fiat 126

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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.

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