THE COMIC PRICE GUIDE FOR GREAT BRITAIN 5 (D)

(see The Comic Price Guide for Great Britain 4) Please vote if you find it interesting!

DANDY COMIC, THE. D.C. Thomson. 1 4th Dec 1937-presentThe longest-running British comic title approaching its 70th anniversary. Not quite as culty and popular as The Beano though. About 15 copies known to exist of issue #1 (compared to 16 or 17recorded Beano #1's). There is also a copy with two centre-spreads missing so it's basically the first four pages and the last four. It still sold for 148! An issue in solid VG Plus was sold at auction in June 1996 for 2,420 which helped put this item on the map. It was descibed as having "tanned dusty front/back covers with three small tears. Interior pages lightly tanned with edge wear". June 1999 saw 4,840 achieved. In 2004 a world record price was established for a British comic at a staggering 20,350 for a Fine Minus grade copy with the only known surviving free gift Express Whistler. A VG copy was sold at auction in May 2005 for 6,366. The Dandy title currently holds the record highest sale for both comic and annual, putting The Beano firmly in its place for once! Dandy is now Dandy Extreme and monthly. The desperation of the free gifts that are piled into the pre-bagged package makes you fear for this title's long term survival.PR GD VG FN VF NM MINT1.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 1 4th Dec 1937 rare, about 10 known copies; 1st Korky the Cat by James Crichton, Keyhole Kate by Alan Morely, Desperate Dan by Dudley Watkins, Jimmy and his Grockle by James Clark, Smarty Granpa by Dudley Watkins500.00 3,000.00 6,000.00 20,000.002 rare; only a handful of copies exist. In Sept 2004, a Fine Minus copy with the free gift Jumping Frog (one of only 2 known examples) sold for 3,76880.00 400.00 1,500.00 4,000.003 rare; only a handful of copies exist. In Sept 2004 a lovely Fine Plus copy sold for 1,81550.00 250.00 750.00 1,500.004 rare; 1st Christmas issue40.00 175.00 500.00 1,000.005 rare30.00 150.00 350.00 750.006-10 rare25.00 130.00 275.00 500.0011-15 very scarce22.50 120.00 225.00 450.0016-20 very scarce20.00 90.00 200.00 400.0021-30 very scarce15.00 60.00 125.00 250.0031-40 very scarce12.50 50.00 100.00 200.0041-50 very scarce10.00 40.00 80.00 175.00

Free Gifts#1 (4th Dec 1937) - Express Whistler#2 (11th Dec 1937) - Jumping Frog#11 (12th Feb 1938) - Dainty Dandy Nougat#12 (19th Feb 1938) - Dandy Tasty Toffee#39 (27th Aug 1938) - Red Indian Bow and Arrows#40 (3rd Sep 1938) - Dandy Nougat Bar#53 (3rd December 1938) - Dandy Fruity Lollipop#78 (27th May 1939) - Korky Balloon#90 (19th Aug 1939) - Flying Balloon#121 ( 23rd Mar 1940) - Nutty Nougat#990 (11th November 1960) - The Dandy Whirlybird#991 (19th November 1960) - The Dandy Thunderbang#1529 (13th Mar 1971) - Dandy Thunderbang#1530 (2th Mar 1971) - Red Racketty#1662 (29th Mar 1973) - Korky's Squeaky Squawker#1663 (6th Oct 1973) - Whirly Twirley#1771 (1st Nov 1975) - Korky Glow Mask#1772 (8th Nov 1973) - The Funny Face Maker#1894 (11th Mar 1978) - Dan's Nutty Nougat#1895 (18th Mar 1978) - The Zooming Boomer

Key issues

#1 (4th Dec 1937) - 1st Korky the Cat, 1st Keyhole Kate, 1st Desperate Dan, 1st Jimmy and his Grockle, 1st Smarty Grandpa#4 - 1st Christmas issue#18 - 1st April Fool issue#207 (7th Feb 1942) - 1st Peter Pye by Dudley Watkins#227 (14th Nov 1942) - 1st Dick Whittington by Dudley Watkins#272 (1st Aug 1944) - 1st Amazing Mr. X by Jack Glass (1st British costumed crime-fighter)#280 (25th Nov 1944) - 1st Black Bob text story#285 ( 3rd Feb 1945) - 1st Danny Longlegs by Dudley Watkins#447 (17th Jun 1950) - titled shortened to Dandy#500 (23rd Jun 1951) - anniversary issue#603 (13th Jun 1953) - 1st Westward Ho! by Paddy Brennan#721 (17th Sep 1955) - 1st all-picture issue#745 (5th May 1956) - 1st Black Bob picture story#990 (12th Nov 1960) - 1st Corporal Clott by David Law#1000 (21st Jan 1961) - anniversary issue though no special acknowledgement on the cover - Nov 2007 E Bay sale 14.85 (VG)#1010 (1st Apr 1961) - 1st Winker Watson - Nov 2007 E Bay sale 28 (VG/FN)#1202 (5th Dec 1964) - 1st Brassneck#1771 (1st Nov 1975) - new look; free Korky Cat Mask; 4 new stories#2000 (22nd Mar 1980) - anniversary issue#2287 (21st Sep 1985) - 1st Dandy

baby alive

Recently my daughter put her baby alive in the bath causing her to break, while looking for the best price for a replacement i noticed that some on ebay cost much more than the current retail price of 24.99 in boots and toysrus which is half the normal selling price.

Please shop around before buying.

Laying Turf

Clear the surface, don't worry about any digging at this stage, using shears, secateurs and if you have one a strimmer, these can be hired quite cheeply and really do cut out a lot of work.

Dig out Roots. You need to dig to a depth of 4 to 5 inches, this adds air to the soil as well as removing most of the old roots. You do not need to get every little bit of root. While you are doing this pay attention to the levels of the site, if you have high ares use the excess soil to level out lower areas.

Rake and Tread the Site. You now need to rake the site 4 times, once from each direction. This will give you a reasonable level on which to lay your turf. Once raked go over the whole site walking a bit like Charlie Chaplin, heavy on your heals and close steps to firm the site.

I have chosen to use a ton of topsoil as well for this site. Rake it out starting at the highest point to get a really level surface.

Lay Your Turf. Lay all around the perimeter first then up and down the longest length of the site. Use a half moon or an old bread knife to cut the last strip into the outer strip. Do not tread on newly laid turfs use scaffold boards to move over the site.

Water until 2 to 3 inches of soil below the turf is soaked then for 2 hours everyday unless it has had very heavy rainfall for 2 to 3 weeks. Once the turf has knitted with the soil it is safe to walk on.

Enjoy your new Lawn.

Counterfeit/Stolen razor blades

Here's our second attempt at writing a useful guide

Razor Blades, they are the most stolen item in the UK today - and guess where most of those blades end up?? Yes, right here.

Obviously in most cases you have to take the seller at their word as most of us sellers use pictures from the net rather than the actual item.

I have come across several security proceadures that the High street stores use to prevent/identify stolen blades.

1. The most widely used method is the 'soft tag', a sticker that looks like a barcode - when the sticker is removed it will leave slivers of metal behind. These tags activate the Security barriers at the stores entrance.

2. 'Pencil Tags'. These tags are much more of a deterrant as theay are actually fixed to the product by way of a pin attached through the product to a magnet. Obviously if they are removed correctly they will leave a small (almost invisible to the eye) hole. If they've been stolen there will usually be a rip from the hole to the outside of the pack.

3. 'Store Numbers'. In certain circumstances some stores do not use any type of physical security as they 'trust' their customers. They will simply mark the item in biro or with a purpose made sticker with their store number.

My advice is this, if the item you've bought had visible tears, sticker marks of indeed a store number then i would recommend you contact the seller and request clarification.

Usually a sellers feedback will be a great indication of their honesty

Hopefully you'll find this guide of some use to you.

The RAW Trading Co

FOOTY SIGNATURES HOW TO TELL IF THERE AUTHENTIC OR NOT

Hi I am a huge football fan I buy football shirts signed football programmes really anything that is about football and is signed I buy! HOWEVER...There are people on ebay who are fraudsters they reprint the signature on a football shirt programme etc. It is extremely difficult tofind out who are the scammers and who are the sellers selling authentic signatures on shirts... DO NOT JUDGE PEOPLE ON THEIR FEEDBACK WHEN YOU WANT TO FIND OUT WHO ARE SELLING THE AUTHENTIC FOOTBALL SIGNATURES AND WHO ARE THE FRAUDSTERS! Furthermore this is because people do not know who is scamming them and who is not and when the item comes quickly they open the package and think the signature is real they leave positive feedback not knowing the package they received is fake!This is where you need to use your initiative if the seller keeps on listing Ronaldinho signed football shirts and signed boots then its 98% positive that its a fake question the seller who is selling the goods ask him how do you keep on getting Ronaldinho signed football shirt for example and if he comes back saying he is linked with Barcelona or Real Madrid for example do not go near him.A lot of power sellers sell signed football merchandise and say they have pictures of them being with the true football stars but how do you know that that picture they have shown you is authentic they might have just taken it from someones else's website!I therefor finish by saying thank you for reading this guide and please rate whether you thought it was helpful or not once again thank you and be aware when purchasing football signed goods.

Fake Lacoste Touch of Pink 100ml

I recently bought a bottle of Touch of Pink because it was a really good deal, little did i know that it would turn out to be a fake. The seller i bought from was 25tek. I e-mailed the seller twice within a 2 day period and heard nothing back (that should have been a clue but hey!)

I haven't yet saw a real 100ml bottle anywhere in any shop so as far as i can tell they DO NOT exist.

The bottle came in a realistic Lactose box but the bottle is a completely different shape and has no markings apart from 'Touch of Pink', not even 'Lacoste' or '100ml'...nothing. It smells alright but it's not what i paid for.

Beware of this seller

Memory Card Speed What Does it mean ????

What Is Memory Card Speed? // Why do we need different or higher speeds cards? // So who really needs high-speed memory cards?

What Is Memory Card Speed?In a few short years since the launch of the first 4Mb flash memory card, the number of flash memory cards available for digital cameras and other devices has exploded with a number of different formats and speeds of memory card. It's no wonder the average person is totally baffled by this plethora of memory cards.

Not only are there different shapes (the format) and sizes such as Secure Digital (SD) Compact Flash, Memory Stick etc, but also different speed ratings.

Memory card speed is the card's performance with regard to how quickly data can be transferred to or from it. The card speed is often stated in -Times- ratings i.e. 12X, 40X etc (just as the speed of recordable CD's and DVD's is measured), and sometimes more specifically in megabytes per second (Mb/s). By today's measure, sub 20X represents a standard speed, 20X to 40X is mid-high speed and over 40X is high speed. The chart below shows the relationship between the two figures.

8X = 1.2 Mb/sec12X = 1.8 Mb/sec20X = 3.0 Mb/sec25X = 3.8 Mb/sec30X = 4.5 Mb/sec40X = 6.0 Mb/sec60X = 9.0 Mb/sec66X = 10.0 Mb/sec80X = 12.0 Mb/sec90X = 15.0 Mb/sec133X = 20.0 Mb/sec

Why do we need different or higher speeds cards?This is mainly due to the advancement of our digital devices, especially digital cameras, camcorders and music devices. As manufacturers develop higher and higher spec devices (i.e. higher resolution cameras and more intense multi-media functions), they are creating increasingly larger amounts information to store pictures, movies, music and so on. This in turn takes longer to record onto the memory card. For example if you have ever used a high megapixel camera with a standard speed card you may have noticed the time lag between pressing the shutter button and being able to take the next picture. This lag or delay, in most cases is caused by a slow write speed, similarly copying your photos to your PC could take time too and is caused by a slow read speed.So who really needs high-speed memory cards?Professional photographers and enthusiasts using professional grade cameras such as digital SLR's should use high-speed memory cards of at least 40X speed. If you own a camera with a megapixel rate above three million pixels, you will certainly benefit from a card with a higher speed rating. If you're like most of us using a compact camera under 3 million pixels, you'll get great performance from standard cards with 12X or more.

Those using digital camcorders and devices recording MP3 music or video will also benefit from higher speed cards. It used to be the case where very few people would actually benefit from very high-speed cards, typically only professionals who used expensive, specialized products benefited, but it's fast becoming a requirement on many of the latest PDA's, Cameras, phones and other mobile devices to make use of the extra speed made available by high speed cards.

People using high speed memory cards with equipment that has been on the market a while may not notice any difference in performance, but this has more to do with the limitations of the device than the flash card itself. This is because not only does your memory card have a maximum speed rating, but your camera or mobile phone will also have its own speed rating. When these products are combined, they'll work at the "slowest common denominator" e.g. if you use a 12X flash card in a camera with a designed for a maximum of 8X speed, you'll be transferring data at the slower 8X speed.

You should always check the capacity of your device before splashing out on mega fast cards, but determining the speed compatibility of your device can be tricky. Most manuals just don't tell you what speed of flash card you should use, now that would be far too easy, but they do tell you to buy their brand, which isn't much help! So a general rule of thumb, if your camera is less than three megapixels the speed rating of the flash card doesn't matter much. Most modern cameras have the ability to support far higher speeds than the cards available to purchase today, therefore, if speed is of importance, go for a faster card. Most mobile phones, PDA's and Satellite Navigators are fine with standard speed cards although some newer models will benefit from higher speed cards but not generally over 60X speed.

The internet is a good resource to find out about your device, but in our experience the device retailer and forums are not always the best source of information, you would be better to seek information from the manufacture's website or from dependable review sites.

Website Scam l@@k

hi ...

have you noticed all these websites selling for 99p ? listen most web designers usually charge thousands for 1 website ....

how can these ebayers charge this less? ...

how do you think they make the money by selling these so called optimized websites....

well for starters they use a free software OSCOMMERCE thats builds a website ..

how they make the money ... by charging 20 at the end of listing for the domain name that you can get for about 4-6 for 2 years

also they ask for the hosting 5 a month that is where the scam is ....

these so called turnkey websites do not earn money at all ........ they will not list in google high in the rankings because there is so many of these turnkey websites built in minutes ....google only searchers for new and original content not ....the same websites listed everyday ...

so will these get high rankings...... of course not i have learned the hard way

Yet Another Spoof PayPal Scam!

Yet another spoof PayPal scam!

Please be careful about these things - they look very convincing with nice graphics and don't have the same gramatical or spelling errors that used to be such a give away.

Below is the text of the email message which came this afternoon with the heading "Suspension of Paypal Account" to grab my attention.

Please don't let yourself get caught out by these things. If you click on the link that comes with them you will be heading off to give away information that could get you into all sorts of problems.

If you get one, just delete it.

Here's what is said:

PayPal Member:

Due to concerns, for the safety and integrity of the paypalaccount we have issued this warning message.

It has come to our attention that your PayPal account information needs to be updated as part of our continuing commitment to protect your account and to reduce the instance of fraud on our website. If you could please take 5-10 minutes out of your online experience and update your personal records you will not run into any future problems with the online service.However, failure to update your records will result in account suspension.Once you have updated your account records your paypal accountservice will not be interrupted and will continue as normal.

To update your PayPal records open following link:

I've not included the link for safety reasons - If you get one of these, just delete it straight away.

Be safe and enjoy the benefits of the eBay and PayPal communities.

Bitsers/A2 Fake Stratocasters have no Paypal Protection

I bought a 70's Classic Stratocaster from Sunburst54 a few weeks ago. I discovered damage under the tremelo cover where someone had gouged crude brad holes for screws and a fake cover had been fitted. I raised a dispute through paypal but after some communication with them, unless I got an independent appraisal which I now discover can cost up to 100, they would rule in the sellers favour. When I replied that i didnt want to spend any more money after a bad sale, they immediately ruled in Sunburst54's favour.

This week I gave the guitar to the highly respected Vintage Guitar Emporium in London, they are experts in guitars and I wanted to get this vitually unplayable guitar set up, after they took 2mm out of the neck seat, dressed the frets, and various other major operations, the guitar now plays well, but they did advise me the guitar was either an "A2" (a reject from the Fender Factory in Mexico) OR a Bitser ( a guitar made up from reject parts)

I am stuck with this guitar, and will make the most of it, I wont sell it to another unsuspecting trusting buyer like myself, it hurts too much but people should beware of these A2/Bitser guitars they look the part but play badly. Also beware Sunburst54, he sells suspect guitars and ebay are allowing this, an inexperienced guitarist or beginner will think they are getting a good deal from him, but will regret it in the long run.

Every second is another chance to turn it all around...

The title is true... another second is another chnace to turn it all around... weather you believe or you dont. It applies to may things.

I am a lover of my fairies and other paranormal and spiritual items. Each enhance our lives in different ways.

Im proud and happy with our coven to be able to offer you these gifts and hope you will join us ina celebration of buying, winning and earnign the chance to behold the magic. Mnay of us dreamt it as children for those who where not brought up with it and it is now time to take ahold of this maigic again, for your children or yourself.

I am here to offer you many items of connecting with your fairy items , dragon items, unicorn items, spirits, djinn and much more.

I am always ready to answer your questions and hope we can offer you what you need.

Tianna

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The Wind in the Willows - Illustrated Versions

The Wind in the Willows, written by Kenneth Grahame and first published in 1908, is one of the most popular books ever written. Almost 100 years on it is still enjoyed by children and adults alike. In that period over 90 different artists have produced illustrated versions and numerous writers have attempted to abridge the text to make it more accessible for younger children.

Every household should have a copy or two, and the story also makes a great gift for a young child or a friend. Some enthusiasts have even started to collect the different illustrated versions. But with so many different versions around, the problems are in knowing which to buy and similarly, here on ebay, which version the seller is actually selling. This guide attempts to classify many of the more popular versions, particularly the illustrated versions, and to give more information on those versions so that the buyer can make a clearer decision on the best purchases.

Sellers of illustrated books like The Wind in the Willows, Alice in Wonderland, etc, should always name the illustrator. Unfortunately this is rarely done. I have frequently had to email sellers to ask who the illustrator was. In fairness, thought, I should add that Ive always received a prompt and helpful reply. The key pieces of information, I find, are illustrator, condition, publication year and ISBN. A search on the ISBN can help determine a lot of further detail on the book too. But be prepared to email those questions in many cases. This guide cannot entirely substitute for getting the some specific details for the seller.

The illustrated editions are listed in four groupings below. The first group covers the editions from 1908-1982. The book was still under copyright in this period - until October 1983, in fact - and any illustrated version needed to be officially commissioned or approved by the copyright holders. The second group covers full-text versions from the period from 1983 up until the present day. The third group covers abridged editions from the same period. The fourth group covers picture book editions, also from the same period. Picture book editions are considered to be those versions which are extensively abridged to suit very young readers, and in most cases they may have as much, or more, space devoted to illustrations as to text.

The list belowis by no means complete and there are various reprints and formats associated with some illustrators but, hopefully, it will go some way towards helping the buyer identify which are abridged versions, which are extensively illustrated, which are small books, which have few pages, etc.

1. Illustrated Editions from 1908-1982

- 1913 Paul Bransom (Longmeadow Press 1987, 351pp, 240mm x 200mm, 8 col plates, ISBN 0681400579 (Reprint))

- 1922 Nancy Barnhart (Charles Schribner's Sons 1922, 351pp, 205mm x 160mm, 8 col plates 4 b

What is in my dog food!?

What is actually in my dog food?I am often asked about ingredients in dog food, so I thought I would write a list of ingredients and terms that can be found on dog food labels and what they mean...Please note that this list is by no means exhaustive, but is just a collection of what I would call the most common:Please also note that the ingredients below are also not necessarily used in our own feeds, but as I am asked about them from time to time I have decided to include them:Alfalfa- Basically, this means grass, and is mainly found in other animal food- such as food for rabbits and guinea pigs. Animal fat- Exactly what it says- Animal fat is rendered from meat. Some labels may say 'Chicken Fat' for example, which would mean that the fat is specifically from chickens- otherwise it may just be mixed meat fats. Also seen on some labels as 'oils and fats'.Antioxidants- All dog food must contain some form of antioxidant (or Preservative) to stop it going off. The ingredient most commonly used in dog food is BHT/BHA, which is an EU Registered man-made preservative and an E number too. Other preservatives which are used include Tocopherols (which is Vitamin E).Bakery by-products- Waste bakery product (such as bread) that is dried down, ground and used as an alternative or in addition to cereals by some manufacturers. This tends to keep the price of the product low as it is usually a cheaper alternative to using cereals.Beet Pulp- This can also be found on labels as 'dried molasses' or 'dried beet pulp'. It is the left over dried residue from sugar beet crops and is known to aid digestion.Cereals- these provide carbohydrates which are essential for energy. If a label just says 'cereals' then it could be a combination of the following: Barley Linseed Maize (We also call this corn in the UK) Rice Oats Wheat Chicken Meal- Chicken which has been rendered and ground. A good protein source.Colourants- May be natural colourants or man-made ones (and these should therefore be EU Registered and will also be E Numbers). Popular colourants in pet food include Carmosine (orange/yellow), Brilliant Blue FCF (blue), Sunset Yellow (yellow), and Tartrazine (green). Dehydrated Eggs- Whole dried poultry eggs which are free of moisture. This is an ingredient usually added to some dog and puppy foods to boost the protein content. Derivatives of Vegetable Origin- Usually Carrots, Peas and Potatoes.Fish Meal- This is the clean, dried, ground tissue of whole fish or fish cuttings. A great protein source and the oils from it are also good for shiny coats.Iron Oxide is a natural colourant which is used to achieve reddish brown tones. Meat and Bone Meal- This is the meat and bones of animals which has been rendered (this is a process where the fat is removed from the meat). Meat by-products- These are other animal parts which are not rendered This could include lungs, spleen, kidneys, liver, blood etc. Peanut hulls- This is the shell or covering of a peanut, which is ground and used by some manufacturers to increase the fibre content of a food. More common in weight control type diets.Poultry by products- Other poultry parts such as necks, feet and intestines. mmm.... delicious!Prawn Meal- The cleaned and dried ground tissue of prawns.Soy beans/ Soya/Soya Protein- Can also be found on labels as 'Hi-pro soya'- This is usually the soy bean which has the oil removed, and then the left over 'bean meats' are added to the formulation to increase the protein. Considered by some manufacturers as a 'filler', and is now also increasingly frowned upon as it is associated with digestive intolerances and allergies. None of our feeds contain this ingredient.Soy bean hulls- This is a high fibre ingredient which is the ground outer covering of the soy bean. A common ingredient in weight control type foods.Tocopherols- Vitamin E, a natural preservativeVitamins and Minerals- Most dog foods have a vitamin and mineral package added to the food at some stage of its manufacture to ensure that the food has optimum nutritional content, and that it has all the vitamins and minerals that your dog needs. Although the raw materials should be high quality and therefore contain vitamins and minerals, it might not be enough, and also, through the process of extrusion (this is how the food is made); some of the vitamins and minerals can drop due to the intense heat. Yeast- An ingredient known to aid digestion.All of our labels, terms and descriptions are trading standards approved and we are registered as a manufacturer and distributor of Animal Feeds.Thank you for reading my guide- I hope that you found it useful! If there's any other ingredient that you are curious about, please contact me via eBay messages and I'll do my best to help!

Untrustworthy Ebayers Getting Away With Murder!!!!

I have been buying

Nike Trainers

Nike Air Max 95's are one of the most popular running/Air Max shoes in history. Originally released in 1995 over 100+ colouways have been released since then! But 99% of the Nike Air Max 95's on Ebay are fake as you see lots of colours and styles that you will never see in the shop. On the trainers they always have white laces. If you are going to buy Air Max trainers off eBay then ask the seller if they have the original box, if the seller says they don't come with one then avoidas they are fake.

Always check before you buy!!

dirt cheap v-twin engines???

Many of the points in johnnyclayton's excellent guide 'Watch Out for Stolen Motorbikes on ebay' apply to this short guide so please read that first.There is usually a batch of six different desirable aftermarket v-twin engines for sale at one time. The auctions last for only a short time period and usually start at about 70p with no reserve. Now, the average price for an engine is around at least 2,000 - 2,5000 and substantially more for the more exotic types. There is NO WAY a genuine seller would start an auction at 70p and for such a short time period! Yes, there are some bargains to be had in this category but please be careful. Often these scammers have managed to steal someone else's identity so all of the feedback etc. looks genuine but believe me it does hide a scammer!

How to Build a Computer

1) The first thing to is choose which platform (processor) you want, AMD or Intel based on your needs. Read some reviews on the different Processors

beware of mp3/4 players

please becareful when buying mp4 players from hongkong they are only 1or 2gb not 4 as told hold about 31 songs. if you send neutral feedback he leaves you very bad feedback a pattern has emerged

Postage

This isn't really a guide it is more of a moan! Firstly on ebay if you put something up for saleyou have to pay your seller's fees like Listing/Photo Images and then your Final Item Fee if you manage to sell it. If you use Paypal you also have fees there when your item sells. Then of course we come to the dreaded POSTAGE

Kate Moss lies.........

Topshop is know to be the best high street shop on the market so coming on to ebay seems like you getting a bargain....your wrong!!! Many people who clam stuff is kate moss........ITS NOT....as someone who knows the company very well with years of experience its only right people should know the truth. Kate Moss is hard to get hold of but alot of the stuff that is claimed to be out ofstock isnt...all you have do is search other topshop storesas certain stores sell out quickier then others. Dont be a fool and buy straight from ebay........ thinking you have a bargain search the web and find out how much Kate Moss stuff is really priced at, alot of stuff goes into the sale and people claim they brought it at RRP.....its lies.

FOR PEOPLE WHO BUY LOADS OF KATE MOSS FROM STORE AND SELL ON HERE ..I WARN YOU THAT YOU BE BANNED FROM THE WHOLE OF ARCADIA STORES IF YOUR CAUGHT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO A FEW PEOPLE SO NEXT TIME YOU WANT TO MAKE MONEY JUST THINK YOU RISK YOUR RIGHTS TO SHOP WITH ARCADIA.

CHOOSING

Many people are wary about choosing and buying fabric on ebay but providing you follow a few simple precautions, it really can be an extremely time saving, cost effective, environmentally friendly and rewarding experience.

If you are looking for a particular fabric then nothing could be simpler than doing a quick search and locating a seller who is selling what you are looking for.

Then you need to check that the item is genuine, and that the seller has the quantity you require. Next you need to check the sellers feedback, if you're happy, double check by trawling the sellers feedback and viewing the items sold. Then if you're happy with the price, the p

MORE PEPPA PIG PLAYSETS

HI...

People you are being taken for a ride, PEPPA PIG playsets in woolworths rrp 39, the one with one playground pals (rebecca rabbit etc) set, push and go car and the train included are only 19.99

Was told that even though they may not be in stock you are able to order online or instore from their massive catalogue and are available for collection in a couple of days.

This set is selling for silly money on Ebay and the postage costs are horrendous

They also have available the deluxe house set at only 14.99!!

And the train for only 12.99!!

Playground pals are 9.99!!

Do yourselves a favour and get down to your local woolies and save 's

House fires and being trapped by double glazing...

Could you become trapped by your double glazing in a fire situation?

As we try and barricade ourselves in our homes (and offices) to avoid being burgled are we creating a death trap forour families and friends?

Please see my warningabout emergency hammers at the bottom of this article or refer to my guide on buying an emergency hammer...

I guess our worst nightmare is becoming trapped at home, at workor when traveling(train and coach) when a fire develops. You only have to look at the regular news reports ofpeople being injured or worse who have died through smoke inhalation orthefire to make you wonder how vunerable we really are, yet why is it so few people actually preparefor this typeof emergency? Maybe, its the head in the sand approach and "it will never happen to me"or we simply prefer to ignore it because it is so horrifying to contemplate...

When smoke alarms were introduced the benefits soon became apparentand over the years it seems everyone now has one(anyone who hasn'tlives on the dangerous side of life), yet little thought is given to whatcan happen when the alarm goes off (statistics prove the majority of fires occur at night). If the alarm is fitted downstairs, or in the hallway, the fire has in all likelihood taken hold and smoke is billowing up through the stairwell which has cut off your escape route...forcing you to either remain in the bed or bathroom to avoid breathing intoxic fumes and smoke givenoffby modern household materials.

Your first thought would be to stuff something at the bottom of the door to try and stop the smoke entering the room then phone the fire brigade (if you can reach a phone), or open a window and call for help.

Hands up all of you who lock your windows and put the key somewhere safe (just to make sure no one can break in). Do you know where the keys are? Could you reachthem in the event of a fire? Many people, including my elderly mother, keep the keys ina safe place where noone can find them. sadly, you (and her) are creating a fire trap foryour whole family.The problem is worse if you have several different types of window installed, conservatories anddouble glazed doors (to includesliding patio doors). By far the worst type of double glazed windows are the older ones that were sold as "picture windows", or windows that were the full width of therecess with just opening ones to the top... If you have this type of window change at least one on all floors to ensureyou have the ability to escape if you ever need to.

A sensible approach would be to have the keys foreach floor levelin a secure place (on the same level) where everyone could reach them if they are needed. If, like thousands of homesand commercial premises, the keys have been lost or misplaced you will find it almost impossible to get replacements,the only other answer is to change the handles (if you can get them off). You can also find the same problem at work, when you go on holiday, hotels, apartments, your friends houses, on trains, in fact almost anywhere where there are double glazed windows are installed.. The problemisworse then as there is no hope of you ever escaping from the windows (recent reportsin the news of hotel and house fires)...

So whats the answer?

Frankly, there isn't one other thanbuying an emergency hammer that is purpose made to break double glazing. A good one is the Lifeaxe at Lifeaxe.com for 24.95 (also available on eBay for loads more!). These hammers can be fixed directly to a wall, adjacent to the window (or carried with you)so that if the worst does happen at least you are prepared and have a means to escape. Everyone I knowishaving them fitted as itseems they are now the new "must have" safety device (since the introduction ofsmoke alarms). They are being fitted in schools, houses, commercial buildings, hotels, care homes etc.. they are even being used by the Police in vehicle crime units and the Fire Brigade for extrication demonstrations (vehicle accidents) so I guess they must be good.

What I have written is so scary I'veordered one myself andwill be having it fittedin the next few days (at least I can sleep at night knowing I don't have to worry)...

Happy buying and be safe... especially at Christmas (be a great stocking filler for dads I guess!).

Warning: Please read my guide on emergency car hammers being offered for sale on eBay for double glazing (they are not intended for this type of glass and could leave you badly injured if you tried to use them!).

Please...

And don't forget to check out the web site where you can buy one www lifeaxe com

Ebay allows Shill Billing Sellers/Buyers to continue

In Oct-Nov 2007 I notified ebay 3 times about Shill Billing concerning Sellers/Fake bidders, these seller/buyers still exist on ebay, they haven't been banned for Fraudulent trading so why bother reporting anything to ebay-they just ignore it!

This practice is rife in Motor vehicle listings-especially now all Motor listings are Private (this encourages Fake bidding under the noses of innocent ebay vehicle buyers, who are forced to buy a vehicle out outrages prices when 2 scammers are working a fiddle (ebay even being made aware of shill billing don't care 2 hoots for the buyers their just greedy

Fake Fenders

Unfortunately it's not easy to spot fake Fenders. Even to those who are experienced buyers and sellers it's not always obvious. Checking the details printed on the neck (after removal from the body) can give clues to the authenticity of the guitar. Also for the body. Checking the various serial numbers against Fender's own records can also reasonably date and verify the model. Seller feedback is not always a good indicator either. For example, a seller may genuinely not realise they are selling a fake. However always lots of questions, get as many photos as possible and try go by your gut feeling. I always work against the principle of if it's too good to be true then it probably is. Good luck.

Mountain Biking Guide - Choosing your Mountain Bike!

If you are looking to choose a mountain bike, and want to actually use it off road, this is the guide for you. If you just want a mountain bike because they look cooler than road bikes, but you arent going to use it off road... Keep looking.

First things first is budget.
If you want a good bike with a budget less than 600-700, then you are better off buying second hand, and/or online.
It really help to have a LBS (Local bike Shop) handy until you learn how to fit/fix things yourself, particularly if you arent buying new.

Budget explained:
Budget is less than 700 = Buy Used, dont buy new
Budget is more than 700 = Consider buying new, but used retains its value in terms of quality of parts for you money

As far as i'm conserned its not worth buying new unless you literally have an unlimited budget, because you will end up with better parts for the same price if you keep your eyes on ebay.



Secondly, Hardtail or Full-Suspension?

I would reccommend hardtail because its much less forgiving to learn on, so you learn faster, it helps you to develop your own style and riding position, which you can then go on to use on a full-suspension bike.
If you plan on throwing yourself in at the deep end and chucking yourself down steep slopes soon after you begin, and enduro, DH (downhill) or freeride bike is the best for you, though these are often quite expensive. The Kona stinky is a good bike in this field. I would also reccommend the Specialized Pitch (new out this year). The pitch is a very good bike for the money and it has some great components. If you want a Hardtail, but you dont want to have to stick to XC riding (cross country) then you should look for a bike with forks that have atleast 100mm travel.

Suspension:

In terms of forks, avoid anything 'ballistic', 'zoom', 'RST', 'Suntour', 'SR Suntour' unless you plan to upgrade them. I would stick to marzocchi, manitou, rockshox and fox. Though i favour Rockshox.

Rear shocks are usually paired with the forks and so will be of the same or a similar standard. I know little about rear shocks as i currently only run hardtails, but 'X' shocks are ok (they come with some of the lower end pinnacle full suspension models). Again, if you can afford it, fox, and rockshox are very good in these fields (I dont know if marzocchi or manitou make rear shocks).

Derailleurs:

I would stick to: Shimano: deore, deore/lx, deore/xt, xt, xtr
OR
SRAM: x-7, x-9, x-0.

Brakes:

If you can get disk brakes they improve braking dramatically, and if you dont get a bike with disk brakes, i would make sure that the frame and the forks (unless you plan to upgrade them anyway) have disc mounts - either I.S (international standard) or Post mounts are common, others are to be avoided; and unless you plan to change the wheelset (or pay for any hubs to be fitted, which is very expensive), then make sure the wheels have disk hubs because you are likely to want to upgrade later. Avid juicies are very good, as are avid codes apparently. Hope are apparently very good, hayes are ok. Hydraulic disk brakes are reccommended, they have much more braking power than mechanincal disk brakes (and of course dont rely on cables which can get rusty and clogged up).

Wheels:

For a beginner it doesnt make that much difference, but for those with a larger budget; mavic are excellent, alexrims are great (often supplied with specialized bikes), sunnrims are apparently very good. In terms of hubs, mavic definately rule, but shimano deore, lx, xt, xtr are all good too.

Tyres, if upgrading go for schwalbe and choose a tyre designed for your riding (i dont suggest tubeless though). Bontrager jones as stock is great for a back tyre.

Other hardware; Bontrager are the best if you ask me but again, mavic are very good too!


Things to make sure:
Ensure the wheels are 'true' (that they arent bent)
Ensure the gears work, or prepare to possibly have to replace derailleurs (xt shadow is my favourite for the rear and is no too expensive)
Make sure the frame is not cracked or badly damaged (anything more than scratches or paint chips)


I would ALWAYS reccommend trying a part or a bike out at a LBS before you buy, even if you do decide to buy online/secong hand.

sellers should be able to leave negative feedback!

the new rule that sellers cannot leave feedback is a joke! i have just sold a car on ebay which cost 8.00 to list

Digital Photo Frame Buying Tips

Replacing traditional (analog) photo frames that have a single photo in them with a digital photo frame,
allows you to show off an entire vacation or series of family shots in
the same space. When they first came out, they were expensive,
low-resolution and limited to how many photos they could display.
Today, they are cost-effective, high-resolution and have a myriad of
storage options for large quantities of pictures.

The basic items that you should start with are the size and
resolution of the display, the amount of internal memory and the card
slot options for transferring or displaying the images.

As with most digital displays, digital photo frames are measured
diagonally which means that a 1 inch difference (7 vs 8 for instance)
translates to a significant improvement in overall picture size. If you
plan on displaying the frame in an area where it will be viewed from
far away, be sure to get the largest display your budget will allow
with a resolution of 640 x 480 or higher (most of todays frames tend
to be in the 7 to 10 range).

The next item to evaluate is the amount of internal memory the frame has built-in. The higher this number is, the more pictures you can display without having to purchase a dedicated memory card.

Some of the manufacturers will make claims about the number of pictures
the frame can hold, but they tend to use lower-resolution images in
their calculations so dont rely on that specification (resolution
determines how much space each picture will take - the higher the
resolution the more space each photo will require).

To calculate how many pictures the internal memory will hold, take
a look at the average size of the pictures taken by your digital camera
and divide the stated memory by that number. For instance, if your
pictures each take 2Mb of space on your computers hard drive and the
unit you are considering has 128Mb of internal storage, you will be
able to transfer 64 images directly into the frame.

If you cant find any mention of internal memory, it generally means
that you will need to purchase a memory card in addition to the frame
in order to display any pictures, so be sure to calculate that into the
final price (this is very common in lower priced frames.)

The third basic item is the number and types of memory card slots that the frame will accommodate.
The best frames support all of the most popular formats: Secure Digital
(SD), Compact Flash (CF), Multimedia Card (MMC), Sonys Memory Stick
(MS) and in some cases Extreme Digital Picture Card (xD).

Even though your camera uses one specific type of memory, having many
options will come in handy for friends digital cameras that use a
different kind of memory card or if you have more than one type of
digital camera yourself. It also gives you the flexibility to buy the
cheapest format memory card if you buy one dedicated for use in the
frame.

Once you have narrowed down the choices based on the first three
criteria, things like interchangeable frames, the ability to watch and
listen to video files and portability (some smaller units will run on
batteries so you can take it with you) might be items for
consideration.

And finally, remember that you will need to plug it into an electrical
outlet, so make sure there is one in the area that you plan to display
the picture frame.

Honda silverwing, GL500 guide

hello and welcome to my guide for the honda silverwing GL500 motorcycle.

The good points!

For a Honda, they are cheap, you can pick up a good example for less than 1000

The engine, a 500cc V twin, has a surprising amount of torgue, it won't accelerate viciously, but the acceleration is constant, even loaded with cargo!

Fuel economy is around 50 miles to the gallon, which makes it a cheap to run tourer!

It's extremly big, but doesn't feel like it weighs much, must be the air suspension!

Insurance is pretty good too, being a classic!

Comfortable ride, the position is armsoutstrectched, but not strainious!

Excellent wind protection, you can ride with no armour on, at speed, and not get cold, and it keeps the rain off your body!

There is a slot of a car stereo, speakers,there's a cigarette lighter port too.

There are four mirrors, two standard and two lower orb mirrors, which work nicely!

The pillion ride, according to my friend, is excellent!

Thenot good points!

Servicing can be expensive, mine cost nearly 400 to service, but then again, it had been sitting in someone's garage for three years, a regular serviceshould be cheaper.

The brakes, even by the standards of the day, are rubbish, invest in decent pads like I did, they do make some difference!

You cannot gain entry into the goldwing club, I know this because I tried!

It's hard work getting it off the centre stand!

The handling feels vague, and it doesn't likeany heavy handed handling, but I have been told that they handle better than goldwings!

Spare parts, most usually come from USA or Canada, so postage will not be cheap, that's if you can find the parts you need!

The camchain, mechanically, is in an awful location, you have to dismantle the entire engine toget toit, so if the one your after needs a new camchain, unless your a patient mechanic, walk away!

When you put full beam lights on, the dash lights switchoff, weather that's a wiring fault or Honda's intent, Ihonestly don't know!

The front screen, can feel weird to look though, if your not use to screens!

On the whole, despite it flaws, this bike is an excellent budget tourer, the reliability of a Honda, good on fuel when fully ladened, you can keep up with modern bikes, it makes a good meaty noise, most usually come with an interesting history, not the mechanical type, some have critisied it for not being powerful enough, but I had no problems, and for a bike that usually 23 to 26 years old, that's good going, recommeneded for the tourer on a budget!

Cars to escape the new road tax

I have a plan and need your help !

Gordon Brown and the berk with the ludicrous eyebrows want us to pay over 400 for tax on a car that can be worth about the same amount.

So, lets rebel !!

The new tax laws are only applicable for cars registered after March 1st 2001. The likelyhood is that once they see the increased revenue from this move they will roll back that date even further. So, lets think about it. What is realistic ? Only 10% of cars on the road are pre 1998 and as such they are unlikely to go back further than that.

So, am I saying we all rush out and buy pre 1998 cars ? Well.........yes, in a way.

What are the issues in doing this ?

The biggest and probably the main reason for not doing it is reliability.

The trouble with main dealers and many garages these days is that they employ people born after many of the cars on the road were registered ! thus these mechanics, through no fault of their own, dont know how to maintain older cars. I was actually asked by a "mechanic" what a carburettor was !!!

So, we, the older car users, tax evaders ( legally ), sensible, grumpy older men and women, need a network of reliable mechanics and garages that can help !

We thus get to my plan. We start a movement, a rebellion if you like. We build a nationwide database of garages that specialise in older car maintainence, reliable, trustworthy mechanics who may otherwise get left behind by the Halfords generation who prefer blue washer jets to a pair of Webbers !

I will be adding to this as I plan more.........mail me if you like.

bambino world warning

I have recently purchased a Bambino World tandempushchair great to start off but the front hood has snapped off, the trays dont fit, the rear wheel suspension has snapped, as have the brake grooves and with out the suspension it is unable to be used plus the back seat some times gives way into recline position with no warning . Have tried numerous times to contact company but no joy. Please be warned it if purchasing a bambino world product bargain it is too good to be true.Invest in one proper pushchair !! I am now having to look for yet another pushchair with no return from the broken one!! They should no be allowed to get away with it as it under guarantee.

sofa setee chair scsofas suite city warning

Hi

We all like a bargain as that is the reason Ebay is so popular but what if this bargain falls flat.

I bought a reclining chair from scsofas suite city and the arm was missing which ok things do

go wrong but this seller was not willing or able to sort this problem out as he had no replacement

stock to do this.I fell foul of this sellers paying process as i did pay by paypal but then the seller

refunded my account and asked me to pay through there payment system which was 2checkout.com

which i was uneasy about but then found out 2checkout.com went through paypal and thought ok this must

be safe..Wrong..Fisrt of all your goods are not protected by paypal so any come backs then you are out on a limb.

If the seller wont help not much you can do apart from Trading standards so you know how long this takes to sort out.

I left bad feedback to scsofas and then recieved emails from them saying we wont rush this arm out to you now but this

was after a week of emails being ignored and phones not being answered.I am a good honest fast payer and its a shame that

scsofas were incapable of keeping there end of the deal too.There are a lot of good reputable people on ebay so you may pay

a little more but you will get what you have paid for and a good honest service.The like of sc sofas suitecity.co.uk selling goods

so cheap that something has to give and sadly it is the whole service with them.

NEW FEEDBACK SYSTEM

NEW FEEDBACK SYSTEM WHERE SELLERS CAN NO LONGER LEAVE NEUTRAL OR NEGATIVE FEEDBACK IS IS MY OPINION NOT FAIR !

I HAVE TO DEAL NEARLY EVERY DAY WITH SCAMMING BUYERS , NON PAYERS ETC

THEY FEEL LIKE THEY CAN DO WHATEVER THEY WANT ANYWAY BECAUSE SELLERS ARE NO LONGER PROTECTED !

HOW CAN WE PROTECT OURSELFS FROM THIS ?

PLUS SIZE FASHION - BORING ?

While browsing ladies plus size clothing on ebay I noticed that there isn`t really much of choice

Most of the size 16 clothes seems to be all black,out of shape,old fashion and no attractive at all

I`m a plus size myslef and I find it really difficult to find some clothes which I like and in which I`m going to look good

All high street brands such as River Island,New Look,Dorothy Perkins only goes up to size 18 ( which is really hard to find anyway because there seems to be 100 items in stock in a size 10 or 12 but only few in a size 18 )

Please have a look at my ebay shop with all plus sizes fashion for less there are few pieces you might not find on the high street so takea peek

Thank you

Mini Car Classics: Monte Carlo,Wolseley Hornet,Cooper

Mini Car Classics

This is one of many illustrated classic car guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If you wish to find out more about the classic Mini car art featured in this guide please click here.

This guide features a motoring legend, the Mini. Since 1959 no other vehicle has captured the imagination quite like the Mini with a diverse range of models to suit any and every purpose.

Monte Carlo Cooper S

These magnificent red and white Mini Coopers dominated international rallying during the mid-sixties, sweeping aside the opposition. There were six international works victories apiece for Timo Makinen and Paddy Hopkirk, while Rauno Aaltonen, "the Flying Finn" managed nine.

Wolseley Hornet and Riley Elf

The Wolseley Hornet and Riley Elf were launched in 1961 to give a luxury end to the Mini phenomenon. They stretched and beautified the original Mini, with boot extensions, plusher grille and smarter interior. BMC sold 59000 of these models during the 1960s, presumably to people who wanted something slightly more refined than the basic box of tricks. Often described unfairly as "badge engineered", the Hornet and Elf were in fact very important in the development of the Mini, having a 998cc engine five years before the standard car and wind-up windows three years before other models.

Mini Moke

The Minimoke was an attempt to produce a lightweight military vehicle that could be parachuted into action, but its low ride height meant it wasn't really suitable for rough terrain and instead it headed for an easier life in the leisure market. The Mini-Moke served happily on beaches, golf courses and anywhere hot and with full weather equipment in place provided the brave with some degree of protection from the English weather. Regular appearances in the TV series "The Prisoner" enhanced the Moke's popularity.

Cooper Car Co. Mini

John Cooper ran a works team in the 1960s with cars in the colours of the F1 team (British Racing Green with Snowberry White Longitudinal stripes) with the legend Cooper Car Co on the door tops, and driven by Sir John Whitmore, John Handley, John Rhodes and John Fitzpatrick, amongst others. Competing against other successful teams such as the Alexander and Broadspeed outfits, these thrilling green and white racers were a very familiar sight on the circuits during the 1960s. Later, of course, they were the inspiration for the new generation of Rover Mini Coopers.

Mini Ice Cream Van

Almost from day one the Mini's nature of being very practical in terms of being very practical in terms of parts availability and that it was a cost-effective mode of transport, customised cars based o it chassis started to appear. Many glassfibre bodies were put on the Mini's basic frame and the result was a large array of practical and fun vehicles during the 1960s. Outspan customised a Mini for promotional purposes, the result a giant orange on wheels with a small windscreen at the front! Another ingenious use for the Mini was as a mobile vending vehicle such as an Ice Cream, a once familiar sight around our housing estates and coastal resorts.

Mini Cooper 1071S

The Mini Cooper 1071S was announced in 1963 and offered a charming blend between the Cooper 1275's lugging power and the Cooper 970's high revving capabilities. A fine competition car, it won the Alpine and Monte Carlo rallies and although it may not be so well remembered in the nineties as the 1275S, it was nevertheless a very significant model.

RAC Minivan

The van version of the world's ultimate small car was a logical move by BMC, coming shortly after the launch of the saloon in 1960. Initially offered with the 848cc engine and later in 1967 with a 998cc option, the Minivan became very popular with enterprises of all sizes, from the one-man business to large organisations such as the Royal Automobile Club ( R.A.C. ), who used them as their Radio Rescue units.

Leyland Mini 1000

The Mini still shows the timeless shape that first appeared in 1959, which even today looks as stylish as ever. The Mini should really have faded into glorious obscurity after the arrival of the Metro in 1980. Sales halved when the Metro was launched but against all forecasts at Austin Rover, they didn't take a nose dive and there was still enough demand to make it worth continuing to build the model, especially as Minis now ran on Metro production lines.

Rover Mini Cooper 1.3i

The idea of bringing back the Mini Cooper came from a series of meetings between Rover and John Cooper and on the 10th July 1990, the Rover Special Products or RSP Commemorative Cooper was launched. Intended as a limited commemorative edition of just 1000 (plus 650 for Japan), the model was inevitably closer to the standard Mini specification than the old Mini Coopers had been. The 1.3 litre unit from the MG Metro was used while the Minilite style wheels were borrowed from the Mini 30 model of 1989 along with most of the interior trim.

Thank you for reading my guide and I hope you found it interesting!

Jaguar Cars Pt5: XK8, XJ6, Sovereign XJ40, XJ6, XJ-S HE

Jaguar Cars - Part 5

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This guide includes the following classic jaguar car models:

Jaguar XJ Series IIIJaguar XJ-S HEJaguar XJ6 (XJ40)Jaguar Sovereign (XJ40)Jaguar XJ6 (X300)Jaguar XK8

Jaguar XJ Series 3

In 1979 the Jaguar XJ saloon entered its Series II phase, and was now even prettier thanks to styling touches by Pininfarina. These included a new grille, more glass and a sleeker roof. In keeping with Jaguar's reputation for good value, the 3.4-litre saloon continued, with twin Sus and cloth upholstery (12,750) but 4.2-litre cars now benefited from fuel-injection. The ultimate XJ saloon, the XJ12 continues in SIII guise five years into XJ40 period until 1992.

Jaguar XJ-S HE

The second generation XJ-S arrived in 1981, fitted with new May-designed "Fireball" heads, which raised power (now 299bhp) and importantly improved fuel economy. Christened the XJ-S HE (High Efficiency) it received 6 inch wheel rims and an elegant new interior, with wood veneer on facia and door cappings. The range was expanded in 1983 by the addition of a 3.6 litre model and a brand new cabriolet with rigid targa roof panels and a folding rear section. A full convertible (V12) replaced the cabriolet in 1988.

Jaguar XJ6 (XJ40)

The 18-year-old XJ6 was replaced by a new saloon (coded XJ40) of the same name in 1986. Visually related to its distinguished predecessor, it benefited from improved aerodynamics and was significantly lighter. The low volume XJ12 excepted, the new XJ was the first Jaguar saloon since 1950 not to be powered by the legendary XK engine. Available in single-cam 2.9 litre or a more refined twin-overhead camshaft, 24-valve, 3.6 litre form this second generation XJ6 was produced in 1994.

Jaguar Sovereign (XJ40)

Jaguar started planning the XJ6's replacement in 1972, but neglect under British Leyland delayed its launch until 1986. Still unmistakeably Jaguar, but with AJ6 all-aluminium engine (which started as half of the V12), five-speed Getrag manual or four-speed ZF auto gearbox and new rear suspension with outboard brakes, it rode and handled better than ever and was much more economical. Sold as XJ6, Jaguar Sovereign or Daimler (3,6 auto only), the XJ40 was right for the time.

Jaguar XJ6 (X300)

Jaguar's mainstream saloon model, the XJ6 was impressively revised in 1994 with the result that it was faster, quieter and better built than its predecessor. The most obvious difference between the revised XJ and earlier versions is the new headlamp layout with recessed quadruple lamps replaced by a more bulbous presentation. Available in two sizes, of 3.2 and 4 litres, with a manual Getrag gearbox or an automatic ZF unit, which is standardised on the V12 and XJR version.

Jaguar XK8

Available from October 1996 in both coupe and convertible body styles, the XK8 was the successor to the long-running XJ-S and delivered a distinct blend of style, luxury, craftsmanship and performance in a car that was uniquely British in flavour. Jaguar rightly played on the heritage of its E-Type sportscar, for the XK8 was its spiritual successor, as well as a comfortable grand tourer.

Thank you for reading my guide and I hope you found it interesting!

**GENUINE AUTHENTIC CHLOE PADDINGTON HANDBAG ON EBAY **

****over 1000people have read this guide, but only12 people have voted to say it has helped them, please vote the 'yes' button to help other people avoid these awful fake bags too - thanks****

FIRSTLY I WANT TO SAY READ THIS GUIDE BEFORE BUYING A 'CHLOE PADDINGTON' BAG ON EBAY....

i, like i expect the majourity of any fashion conscious girls have wanted and LOVED the paddington bag since i first laid eyes on one in every magazine i picked!! unfortunately i am still waiting to own one, but in my quest to find one which is authentic AND a bargain, i have found so many ebay sellers play tricks which their listing titles to con unsuspecting buyers into buying a fake, and thinking it is real!!

NOW LOOK, I WENT TO MY LOCAL MARKET ON SATURDAY AND I CAN ASSURE YOU THE FAKES SELL AT A MARKET FOR ABOUT 25, SO WHY ARE SO MANY GIRLS PAYING 200 FOR A FAKE?? JUST THINK OF THE MONEY THE AWFUL SELLER IS MAKING!!;

1. this is FRAUD and is against every ebay rule i can think of

2. its making money out of chold labour etc.. that actually produces the fakes

3. its damaging our economy as when designer sell bags we pay tax, vat etc.. these fakes DO NOT - don't buy them!!!!

IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD THE CLASSIC CHLOE THERE ARE A NUMBER OF OPTIONS;

1. chloe actually sell many varities of the paddington, the classic and the small one, which is a lot cheaper - get this one?

2. buy from a reputable replica website which imitate the bags in a legal way, and of course they are cheaper

3. save and buy the real thing!!

4. buy a high street bag that you know you can afford, and be happy its legal and not harming anyone!! :)

WATCH OUT FOR THE LATEST SELLING TRICK - SELLERS ARE PUTTING 'GENINE' OR 'AUTHENTIC' IN THEIR TITLES WHEN DESCRIBING THEIR CHLOE BAGS FOR SALE, BUT WAIT, TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT THE WAY THE TITLE IS WRITTEN;

1. authentic chloe paddington handbag

2. authentic LEATHER chloe paddington handbag

the authentic word is not describing the authenticity of the chloe make, it is describing the fact this FAKE IMPOSTER bag is leather!!!! see how fooling this is!! and it probably isn't leather anyway!! and the funny thing is you won't be able to get a penny back through paypal as you will need to provide written evidence from a supplier that is a fake bag - which suppliers generally won't do!! so you will be out hundreds of pounds with a gross fake bag!!

PLEASE BE CAREFUL, HELP TO STOP THIS WORRYING TREND - REPORT ALL FAKES, IT ONLY TAKES A SECOND, IF WE ALL DO IT EBAY WILL LISTEN!! AND ASK QUESTIONS ETC.. SEE EVIDENCE THAT IT IS REAL BEFORE YOU BUY, BUT IN ALL HONESTY IT'S PROBABLY BETTER TO BUY ONE FROM A MY POUPETTE REGISTERED SELLER - CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE AND SEE FOR YOURSELF!!

ANY Q'S - JUST MESSAGE ME :)

Consul / Granada Mk1 and Granada Mk2

Consul / Granada Mk1 and Granada Mk2

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Granada Ghia 1974

By 1972 Ford had established its reputation in Europe for building large, comfortable saloons aimed at the growing executive market segment and so it launched a new range to replace the Zephyr/Zodiac Mk4. The new range discarded the previous Zephyr/Zodiac model names in favour of Consul (for the 4-cylinder and base models) and Granada (for the 6-cylinder cars). Mk 2 cars arrived in 1977.

Consul GT 1972 to 1975

The Consul badge was given to the less expensive, lower specification models and although the bodyshell was basically the same, trim details such as the radiator grille, boot and side panel trims and bumper styling helped to differentiate the models.

Granada GXL 1972 to 1975

The Consul/Granada range was announced in April 1972 and was well received by all. Saloons and estates offered initially a choice of 2.5 and 3.0-litre V6 engines. The 2.5 was confined to the Consul model from Sept 1973. Top speed ranged from 92mph (150kmh) to 113mph (180kmh) with the 3.0-litre capable of 0-60 in 9.0 seconds. In 1975 the Consul name was dropped in favour of Granada.

Granada Ghia Coupe 1974 to 1977

The attractive Granada Coupe was added to the range in 1974, the model having two doors and a sleek fast-back roof, Although a two-litre model was available initially, virtually all cars were 3.0-litre V6 models and had Ghia trim. This included velour upholstery, deep carpeting and a wooden facia.

Granada Ghia Sapphire 1979

The second generation Granada arrived in September 1977 with a new square-rigged four-door saloon body (plus and estate derivative). The old Ford-Uk V6 engines were dropped and the revised engine range consisted of a 2-litre four-cylinder, 2.3 and 2.8-litre Ford-Germany V6s and a diesel.

Granada 2.8 Injection 1981 to 1985

The Granada 2.8 Injection model with Recaro seats, spoilers and matt black trim added some sporting flair to the range in 1981, which included L, LX (on later cars), GL, Ghia and a luxury Ghia X model. The Mk II range sold well until it was replaced in 1985 by the Granada MK III. Total MKII production: 639,440.

Granada 2.8i Ghia X (Executive) 1981 to 1985

The 2.8 Ghia X Ford Granada brought new standards of luxury, refinement and performance to Ford's flagship model in the early 1980s. Billed as "A superb luxury car to beat Europe's best", this was typified by the top-of-the-rage 2.8i Ghia X Executive model.

Thank you for reading my guide and I hope you found it interesting!

Sporting Ford Cars : Lotus-Cortina, Escort Twin-Cam etc

Sporting Ford Cars

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This guide celebrates the performance Ford models of the 1960s and 1970s.

Ford Lotus-Cortina MkI

Increasingly aware of the importance of the performance image, Ford revealed the Lotus-Cortina in 1963. Powerful and fast by the standards of the day, the car was highly effective in the hands of the right driver. When the legendary Jim Clark spent time in one during the 1964 British Saloon Car Championship it came as no surprise to see the pari become the overall champions.

Ford Lotus-Cortina Mk II

The MkII Lotus-Cortina was assembled sharing production lines with other quantity produced Cortinas. Consequently less specialized than the original (built at Lotus mainly from Ford parts), it was still a fine competition car and a valuable image-builder for Ford. Rally wins included the Canadian-Shell 4000 and in 1967, the Scottish Rally (Roger Clark) and the Gulf London Rally (Ove Andersson).

Ford Escort Twin-Cam

The Escort (Mk1) Twin-cam was one of the gutsiest 1600s ever to be marketed by Ford. It was devised in January 1967 by Henry Taylor and Bill Meade of Ford's Competitions Department, believing that the magic already generated by the highly successful Cortina-Lotus pairing could also be applied to this all-new Ford compact saloon. The result was the fastest Lotus-powered Ford saloon yet.

Ford Escort RS2000

The Escort (Mk 1) RS2000's debut was in early July 1973 and it became the most popular of the RS Escort models. The car was an ideal package, a powerful saloon, offering a comfortable interior and excellent fuel economy. Easily definable by the 8" high decals and four-spoke RS alloy wheels, it was the third "performance special" version of the Escort theme following the Mexico and RS1600.

Ford Capri RS3100

A competitive Capri was needed after Ford received a thrashing from BMW in the 1972 European Touring Car Championship. The Capri RS 3100 was born, with the 2,944cc Essex V6 engine bored out by the .060ins, adding 99cc, increasing power by 138 to 148bhp. It was Ford's intention to produce 1000 RS3100s to homologate the model, but only 250 were built, all at Halewood in 1973.

Ford GT40

A motoring legend, the Anglo-American Ford GT 40 achieved the pinnacle of success on the track and in many respects was the ultimate sports racing car, capturing the imagination of a generation. Designed with a specific purpose in mind, to win the prestigious Le Mans 24-hour Race, the Ford GT40 realised this goal winning it for years in succession, during 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969.

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Corvette Car:T-Top,Roadster,Sting Ray,Convertible,Coupe

Corvette Sports Cars

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The only series-production sports car from a major American manufacturer since WW2, the Corvette had been through many incarnations since its launch in 1953, but each time it has managed to capture the spirit of the age. Like most long-lived success stories, there have been vintage and lean years and Corvette enthusiasts can debate for hours the relative merits of the cars which have poured from the production lines over the past 40 years. This guide celebrates nine of the best Corvette models spanning thirty-five years, showing the progress and development of America's favourite sports car.

1954 Corvette Roadster

Made from a new wonder material, glass fibre, the Chevrolet Corvette made its debut in 1953. The dramatic looking model should have been a smash hit but these early cars were plagued with problems and only 315 Corvettes were delivered in 1953. For the first two years the car used a straight-six engine which delivered its 150bhp through a two-speed automatic gearbox and that wasn't the right formula for a true sports car. This was rectified in 1955 when Ed Cole's 4.3 litre V8 with a three-speed manual gearbox was offered as an option.

1957 Corvette Roadster

In 1956 the Corvette acquired a new style. Emerging as a new car, the chassis remained basically the same but Arkus-Duntov made improvements to the steering and handling, although the all-drum brake system was far from perfect. Power was increased and tune options ranged from the basic 210bhp (1956) to 283bhp (1957), with the latter, the Vette topped 130mph and 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds. The restyled body was sensuous, influenced perhaps by the European Mercedes 300SL but still looking 100 percent American.

1959 Corvette Roadster

From 1958 the Corvette started to sell around 10,000 units a year although the purity of the 1956 car's lines were to some extent lost under extra chrome and the new fashionable quad lights. Like other sports cars of the era, the car was putting on weight and becoming more of a GT and despite different tune options the overall performance was not as good as the 1957 model. In 1962 however, this was rectified by the launch of the 360bhp option, which was capable of 0-60mph in 5.5 seconds and made every other mass produced sports car look slow. For that you paid $5,000 and received a car that was also practical, reliable and comfortable.

1963 Corvette Sting Ray Coupe

In 1963 the long awaited restyle for the Corvette finally arrived with the all-new Sting Ray. Flatter and sleeker than before with fuel injection and a redesigned interior, the results were stunning. A 327 V8 installation in the car, available throughout the 1963-1967 generation, offered flexibility with a horsepower range from 250 to 365 and the legendary 396 and 427 cubic inch V8s provided a level of performance formerly reserved for a few of the world's most expensive sports cars. Sting Ray production totalled 117,964 cars.

Corvette T-Top

The replacement for the Sting Ray was launched in 1968 simply as the Corvette but Stingray (one word) was added in 1969. The chassis remained as before but disc brakes were standardized, wheels were wider and a three-speed automatic transmission arrived at last.

1974 Corvette Convertible

In 1974 the Corvette made its last big change for nine years as it metamorphosed into a sleek and swoopy boulevarder. The body coloured bumper treatment was now applied at both the front and at the rear of the car and the public would from now on have to be content with split-roof coupes as this was the last year of the ragtops. It was also the last year of the big-inch motors.

1978 Corvette 350 V8 Indy Pace Car

The Corvette celebrated its Silver Anniversary in 1978 and to make a 10 year old design look fresh without spending lots of money, the existing car was modified by adding a wide wraparound rear window and in effect bringing back the fastback. In honour of the Corvette's 25 Anniversary, a modified Corvette was chosen as the Official Pace Car for the 1978 Indianapolis 500 race classic.

1982 Corvette 350 V8 Collector Edition

The 1982 Collector Edition was the last of the fifth-generation Corvettes and was very much a Grand Tourer rather than an out-and-out sports car. The 350cid (5.7 litre) engine delivered only 200bhp and the car weighed in at over 3400lbs, giving a power-to-weight ratio of only 128bhp/tonne; still very respectable but a long way from the road rocket of the past. 1982 was the first year Cross-Fire injection was used and all cars that year were fitted with automatic transmission. Luxurious, but access to the luggage area was still only via the passenger compartment.

1988 Corvette Coupe

Equipped with a new chassis, the Corvette was ready to return to competition. Although the Corvette Challenge was not a proper international racing series (it was based at the factory in Kentucky), it showed the Chevrolet was trying to get the handling and performance of the new car up to serious levels. Capable of around 150mph, these Corvettes were not "straight-line-specials" but they could be hurled around corners quickly, a far cry from some of the nominally faster products of some other manufacturers.

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HOW TO SPOT FAKE ROBERTSONS CARLTONWARE BANDSMEN

ROBERTSONS CARLTONWARE BANDSMEN WERE MADE IN THE 1980'S AND ARE ALL HOLLOW.

THEY HAVE BLACK PLINTHS THEY STAND ON AND THIS IS GREY ON TOP.THEY ARE NOT WHITE.

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FAKE REAL

Scam - USB memory stick

Recently it has come to my attention that a scam is being operated high end USB memory sticks. The seller reprogrammes a 2gb memory stick to look like a 16gb or 32gb. The buyer gets the stick may take quite a while to fill it up beyond the 2gb by which time the buyer has left ve feedback. If you notice (I did) the seller immediately offers your money back so you do not give -ve feedback. The only way to check the size of the stick is to try filling it up. I have contacted 3 people who gave ve feedback from what looked like good sellers, all of whom found that they had been sold small sized memory mascerading as 16gb or 32gb! I suggest that you check any USB memory stick that you buy before you give feedback!

Blu-ray Discs Explained (with region code info)

A Blu-ray Disc looks pretty much the same as a DVD disc though, isn't it?

Not exactly. Same people tried to put a Blu-ray Disc into a DVD player. Thisis definitely a NO. You can put a standard DVD disc in a Blu-ray Player, however you cannot play a Blu-ray Disc in a DVD player. Your disc may become stuck inside your DVD player if you choose to do so.

Although the the war between Blu-ray and the HD DVD format are now over as more and more people now have blu-ray discs (at least for all the PlayStation 3 owners across the world) and there is no furtherneed to look out for a dual BD/HD player, the format between a DVD and Blu-ray Disc is very different.

As the name suggested, Blu-ray Player uses blue-violet laser to read a disc. The Blu-ray technology supports MPEG2, MPEG-4 AVC and SMPTE VC-1. It also suports Java to run on it. In terms of audio codecs, it supports Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital Surround andDTS-HD.

Another major difference between a Blu-ray Disc and a DVD disc is that a Blu-ray Disc can contain up to 25GB on a single layer format, and up to 50GB in dual-layer; whereas a DVD disc can only contain up to 4.7GB and 8.5GB respectively. With the same film content, as a Blu-ray Disc can contain higher amount of data, the film itself may not require compression, hence higher quality. Also, a DVD player uses red laser which cannot read a disc which can only be read via a blue-violet laser.

For your reference, a HD-DVD player uses blue-laser too, however its disc can contain up to 15GB on single layer (30GB on dual layer). There are other differences too such as numerical aperture, the thickness of the protective layer and data transfer rate etc. A HD-DVD disc cannot be played in a Blu-ray Player and vice versa, unless the player you have is compatible with both Blu-ray and HD-DVD technologies.

Region Codes

The same principle applies to DVD discs, Blu-ray Discs may have region codes encoded on them. If you intend to purchase a Blu-ray Disc, including a PlayStation 3 game, from overseas, you will need to ensure your Blu-ray player supports the region code in question.

Blu-ray Discs (BD)

At present, there are three region codes:

Region A: North and South America, South and South East Asia, including Japan, Korea and Malaysia.
Region B: Europe, Australiia, New Zealand, Africa, Middle East and Greenland.
Region C: Central and South of Asia including China; Russica and Mongolia.

You will also need to ensure that your television can support the television encoding system, PAL, NTSC and SECAM. Many new televisions can support both PAL and NTSC.

The good news though is that many Blu-ray Discs currently do not have region codes. It is best to check before you purchase.

dont wate your time contacting ebay about a problem

i am a seller of militaria photographs from ww2 , as there is more money in selling pictures from germany i mainly sell pictures from the german soldiers , under there rules and regulations certain images are not alowed and are called HATRED OR DISCRIMATORY , normal pics of aeroplanes tanks soldats etc are alowed but should a pic of an aircraft/tank etc that bears the swastika be listed it is taken off there site and called HATRED and DISCRIMATORY ,

during ww2 and after any german soldier who fell was given a church rememberance at his home church where family and friends were congregated , each person attending recived a small card which normaly had a pic of the soldier where he was born and where he died and what date he died , on the reverse of the card is a page from the bible and in most cases a religious pic depending on the guys religion , in some cases a very tiny swastika apears on the death card just like a union jack would apear on maybe a letter etc, ebay find these cards HATRED and DISCRIMATORY , i am lost for words at there attitude at these cards , how can they be what they say they are .

i recently listed death cards from german soldiers that died during ww2 for there country , no swastikas were on these cards and under there rules that state items alowed on there site ie ww2 memorabillia that does not bear the swastika(which these death cards fall into) but ebay removed them and gave me a 1 day suspension (for the 7th time!!)

i contacted them ,they replied they are not alowed on there site , i replied to there e-mail stating they fall under items alowed because they did not show the swastika , i asked for a link to a complaints department ,

there reply was that one death card was hiding a swastika it was placed on top of and the right decision had been made to remove it !! they then went on to say that they would not reply to any more of my e-mails as far as they were concerned the case was justified and needed no further action ,

i have replied that they are making false acusations and that i want to make a complaint against them , i had 52 items listed all were removed (i had spent hours listing these items) i untill recently had a shop on ebay which had over 200 items inside it , then when you get a one day suspension they remove everything from your shop then after the one day suspension is over your shop is open again but all your item are removed , this rule needs to be sorted out as its not fair (i closed my shop)

all in all my conclusion in dealing with ebay as a seller for many years is that your wasting your time complaining as there a law unto themselves and what they say goes so dont waste your time and effort complaining just get back up and get on with it !!

THREE CHEERS FOR EBAY!!

What to do when you get an undeserved Neg.

Let's say that a newcommer to eBay sees your auction and with just a couple of minutes to go bids an extremely high sum and then "wins" the auction. After winning they then take the trouble to read the description and find out that they have bid on an item they don't want.

Now don't forget that before confirming their bidthey will have clicked that their bid is legally binding but they just click through that warning without reading it either! After "winning" they start to panic and invent all sorts of excuses why they were "misled" into bidding. "You did not specifically state there was sticky tape on the box". "You did not state that you would not despatch on a Sunday", anything, everything that they could think ofto wriggle out of their bid.

The real reason of course is they were greedy, thought they saw a bargain and couldn't be bothered to read the full description before bidding(they are not the sort who could give a dam about terms and conditions anyway). In our case they complained that despite showing 6 pictures of the actual item for sale we did not specifically state the item for salewas a laptop computer! We just gave the make, model a link to the manufacturers web site and 6 photos- yes that was the best excuse that the buyer could think of!

The above is precicely what happened to us and to save grief we just sold to the underbidder (for 50 less as the ebay system removes not just the last bid) and let the winner off buying the item.You see IF we had stood our ground and sent it weKNOW thatthey would have found some stupid reason to reject the item when they got it. We would then have had the trouble of getting it back, would have had to pay the return carriage, probably finding it damaged,and then have had to make a refund - all probably forced on us by PayPal anyway.

Guess what our reward for this was?

After nearly eight years on eBay and with a 100% rating from well over 500 deals they give us a neutral rating stating that the "sale was not completed". Why was it not completed? Obviously implying that the seller was at fault!

So what can we, one of the increasingly fewer honest sellers on eBay do?

ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!

Ebay says that even non paying bidders, that is those who bid and don't complete, those who have paid not a single penny, should nevertheless be able to report their "buying experience" for other bidders! Can we give the "winner" a negative rating to warn other sellers that they don't play by the rules? NOPE that facility has been withdreawn - in short we can do NOTHING!

This report is to ask that if you are a seller on eBay you give us a Yes vote below and maybe eBay will get the message that their new points system is just plain unfair. We have never fallen out with a buyer yet we cannot now show that on our auctions. Above this the percentages are not shown correctly either. We have completed over 500 sales and with a single neutralwe show as being only 99% good!

Let's give eBay the bird! Hopefully their loss of income from the UK will do this better than we can!

Since writing this eBay have decided to ignore Neutral bids when calculating seller feedback, so far so good but the whole point is still made. Please check the positive box for this report. Thanks, Rob.

Ford Mustang Cars : Convertible,Coupe,Fastback,GT,

Ford Mustang Cars

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The Mustang is undoubtedly one of the all-time classic motor cars and has earned a special place in automobile history standing alone for the influence and impact it has had on the marketplace. Made available with a wide array of "options", it could be an economical six-cylinder runabout, or a highly competitive performer on the track, it could be a luxury compact or a high specification mile-eater in the true GT tradition. Today the most famous of all ponycars, the Mustang has become highly prized by collectors and its long-term survival looks assured. This guide celebrates nine Mustangs from 1964 - 1968.

1964 Mustang Convertible

From the moment of its April 17 1964 introduction at the New York Worlds fair, the Mustang became a standard by which American cars would be judged forever. In the years that followed, sales records were broken and awards for design were given, the Mustang changing the face of the entire automobile industry. By tradition 1964 models normally appeared in September 1963 but as the Mustang was launched mid-year in April, the early cars are referred to as '64 1/2s. Total 1964 Mustang production was 121,538 vehicles.

1965 Mustang Coupe

Whichever way you look at it, the '65 Coupe looks more expensive than its original stocker price would have us believe and perhaps this is why it was the hottest selling model of the entire range. When the sixteen moth 1965 model year ended, the Mustang had sold just shy of 681,000 units and the pony-car phenomenon was well and truly underway.

1965 Mustang Fastback

Badged the 2 2, the '65 Fastback hit the market with a base sticker price of $2,589, although there were enough options to push the price up to nearly $4,000. The 200cid six engine was made standard at the time and cranking out 120 horsepower it gave the 2589lb Mustang a respectable level of performance. Most buyers however chose the optional 289cid V8. In standard form, with two-barrel carburettor, 200bhp was offered, but 225bhp (four barrel) and 271bhp (Hi-Performance) were also available.

1966 Mustang GT Convertible

Reluctant to tamper with success, Ford altered the '66 Mustangs only slightly. Exterior changes were limited to a new horizontal-bar grille and a restyled gas cap, while all but the GT, 2 2 and luxury models got a new side scallop with three wind splits. The GT equipment group required a V8 and included fog lamps, front disc brakes, dual exhausts, handling package and GT racing stripes on the sides.

1966 Shelby Mustang GT-350

Having created a car with mass appeal, Ford wanted a performance option for the Mustang and for that they turned to the creator of the AC Cobra, Carroll Shelby, who turned the fastback V8 variant of the first Mustang into the fast and rugged Shelby GT-350.

1966 Mustang Coupe

Sales for 1966 could not match 1965 because of the longer 1965 model year, but taking a comparable 12-month period, 1966 sales were actually 50,000 higher. For 1966 Ford picked up close to half a million hardtop sales along with 70,000 convertibles and 35,000 fastbacks.

1967 Mustang GT Fastback

Ford knew Chevrolet were developing its own ponycar for '67, so the Mustang received more extensive changes than it might otherwise have. Styling alterations were obvious yet the flavour of the original was retained. Most noticeable was the larger and more prominent grille and taller separate-element taillights. Setting the headlines though, was the new 390cid four-barrel Thunderbird Special V8 engine option. Rated at 320bhp it offered outstanding acceleration with 0-60mph figures around 7.5 seconds and the standing quarter in 15.5 seconds.

1968 Shelby Mustang GT-500KR

The '68 Shelby GT-500KR replaced the GT-500 at mid-year, KR of course stood for "King of the Road". The difference was that a more powerful 428cid Cobra Jet V8 replaced the standard 428. Conservatively rated at 335 horsepower, it actually pumped out about 400 horses. The GT-500KR was considerably quicker than the GT-500 despite the fact that transmissions and rear end ratios were the same. Tested at the time by a leading car magazine the "King of the Road" turned in the quarter-mile in 14 seconds at 102.7mph (Fastback with manual shift).

1968 Mustang GT/CS

One of the more interesting Mustang offerings in 1968 was the GT/CS. The CS stood for Californian Special and this limited edition model borrowed much of its looks from the mean Shelby GT-350/500s. Features included unique side-striping and side air vents, rear spolier and Shelby-style taillights. A'68 GT/CS could have any engine available in '68 Mustangs, including the six-cylinder. An estimated 5,000 Californian Specials were produced, and these are avidly sought by collectors today.

Thank you for reading my guide and I hope you found it interesting!

VW Karmann Ghia 1955-1974

VW Karmann Ghia 1955-1974

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This guide covers the classic Karmann Ghia. Produced between 1955 and 1974, Volkswagen's sporty two-seater alternative to the Beetle was based on the stock Type 1 platform with a specially crafted body by Karmann coachworks of Osnabruck, West Germany. Styling was credited to the work of Luigi Segre of the Ghia studios in Italy.

Karmann Ghia Coupe Type 1

The type 1 Karmann Ghia first appeared in 1955 as a radically new VW model based on the Export Beetle chassis. Built by Karmann to a design by the Italian styling house, it provided a car of sporting appearance but without attendant cost or complication as the mechanics were pure Beetle. A convertible version arrived in 1958 and the Karmann Ghia continued to benefit from Beetle updates until the models were discontinued in 1974.

Volkswagen's sporty two-seat alternative to the Beetle, the Karmann Ghia found many admirers in both open-top and coupe form. The car's styling was the work of Luigi Segre of the Ghia studios in Italy, although there was more than a passing resemblance to the Chrysler d'Elegance show car by Virgil Exner.

Karmann Ghia Cabriolet Type I

Following the success of the coupe, the Karmann Ghia Cabriolet Type 141 was introduced in September 1957. With no roof, the body wasn't very rigid, so Karmann reinforced both the body and the chassis. The folding top was very easy to put up and down, a turn of the knob above the rear-view mirror released two hooks that secured it to the windscreen frame and the convertible top could then disappear, neatly folded, behind the rear seats. Between 1957 and July 1974, 80,881 Cabriolets were built.

Karmann Ghia Coupe Type 3

The success of the Karmann Ghia formula led Volkswagen to repeat the idea when the Type 3 1500 made its appearance in 1961, and early in 1962 a Karmann Ghia coupe version was introduced. A completely new design, it was perhaps less satisfactory in styling, particularly around the front-end, which embodied a four-headlamp layout beneath a prominent eyebrow ridge. No production convertibles were ever offered and production ceased in July 1979 after only 42,498 examples had been built.

Model Evolution Type 1

1955 VW Karmann Ghia Type 1 Launched.

1957 Convertible version announced.

1959 Facelift given: headlamps 2-in higher; air intakes enlarged, with different grilles.

1960 Right-hand-drive models available .

1961 Power increased to 34bhp.

1962 Better noise insulation for cabin; VW nose-cone emblem standardised.

1965 Disc brakes at front; domed hubcaps replaced by flatter versions with ventilated wheels.

1966 1300 engine announced, with 40bhp

1967 1500 engine with 44bhp introduced

1968 12-volt electrics; hazard warning lamps

1971 1600 55bhp engine announced; twin-port heads for easier breathing

1972 Four-spoke safety padded steering wheel; larger tail-lights

1974 Production ends. Total built: 363,401

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