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• eBay watch: 1959 BMW Isetta 300 Super Plus bubble car
• Umbro's retro-styled New York Cosmos Anthem Jacket and Track Top now available to buy
• Puma x UNDFTD Clyde Canvas trainers
• Vintage Leaf Jumbo Storage Bag
• Granny Light Shades
• Heal's Helix inspired throw
• Kaiser Idell 6556-super floor lamp

eBay watch: 1959 BMW Isetta 300 Super Plus bubble car Posted: 10 Jun 2011 07:15 AM PDT A real head-turner, although this 1959 BMW Isetta 300 Super Plus bubble car guaranteed to spread a little happiness wherever it goes. A left-hand drive, it's completely restored. In fact, it's pretty much completely re-built, according to the write-up. Although you would be hard pressed to tell, with the car looking every bit the original. See the listing for all the details of what has been upgraded or replaced. Whether that 298cc will get you around fast enough, only you will know. But if you want some attention on the road or like the idea of owning a classic you can display at various shows and gatherings, this could be for you. £6,400 is the opening price. Find out more at the eBay website

Umbro's retro-styled New York Cosmos Anthem Jacket and Track Top now available to buy Posted: 10 Jun 2011 06:44 AM PDT Last year, we mentioned over on our His Knibs site that Umbro was remaking the New York Cosmos kit for the reformed US football legends. At the time, there was no news of it being for sale. Well, you can buy it now. At least, you can buy the best bits of the range. Those 'best bits' are the New York Cosmos Anthem Jacket and Track Top . The Anthem is very much in a 1960s bomber jacket style, in a rich green with the New York Cosmos crest on the chest, the name embroidered across the back, a shaped body and a three-colour stripe on the cuff and collar. £54.99 is the price - see over the page for a picture of Pele wearing one. Alternatively, Umbro has a Track Top out based on the 1970s version. In white, it has green detailing, the Cosmos badge and is made of a double knit fabric with polyester outer layer to protect you from the elements combined. That's also £54.99. Find out more at the Mundo website

Puma x UNDFTD Clyde Canvas trainers Posted: 10 Jun 2011 06:26 AM PDT The Puma Clyde is a 1970s trainer that we've featured many times, although none quite like the Puma x UNDFTD Clyde Canvas trainers. THis is, as you might have guessed, a limited edition makeover, specifically by Undefeated out of Los Angeles. The design of the shoe has (quite rightly) remained largely unchanged, aside from the addition of a canvas upper, some additional branding for the tongue and four new colour options. One of those is above, another over the page. A good one for summer, £69 is the price. Find out more at the End Clothing website

Vintage Leaf Jumbo Storage Bag Posted: 10 Jun 2011 06:14 AM PDT   Dotcom Gift Shop has a whole range of things in this glorious retro print, including the Vintage Leaf Jumbo Storage Bag. Vintage Leaf is a colourful 1950s style pattern, which adorns tins, cake cases and a doormat. The jumbo storage bag is made from recycled plastic bottles and provides a great storage solution for tidying away out-of-season clothes, bedding or toys. It costs just £4.95. View the whole collection at the Dotcom Gift Shop.

Granny Light Shades Posted: 10 Jun 2011 06:14 AM PDT   Idyll Home has a collection of old-fashioned pendant shades they are calling Granny Light Shades. There are three designs to choose from: Rib, Fluted or Brocade. Each is made from white ceramic, whilst looking like they are made from fabric. They each cost £21. Buy online from Idyll Home.

Heal's Helix inspired throw Posted: 10 Jun 2011 02:20 AM PDT Heal's have gone back into their enviable archives again for this Helix inspired throw. Helix was part of a 1970 collection from the company: the collection was named Countdown because it was launched the same day as Apollo 13. There's a hint of space travel in the swirls of the design, but now is more reminiscent of the influence of Op Art on the period.  If you like this pattern, Heal's have also reissued it on cushions, coasters and mugs.  The throw costs £105. Buy it online

Kaiser Idell 6556-super floor lamp Posted: 10 Jun 2011 02:11 AM PDT We've featured a Kaiser Idell table lamp before, but here's another imposing piece of twentieth century design, the 6556-super floor lamp. Like the table lamp, it was designed by Christian Dell, an industrial designer at the Bauhaus and first produced back in the 1930s. It also shares that lamp's classic modernist good looks and is made from steel and brass. Take your pick from a black or white version.  The lamp costs £614. Buy it from The Conran Shop

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