According to the description for this eBay auction, a doctor in California took a 1973 GT Opel and converted it into a Batmobile to bring to the hospital for kids.

When his batmobile made the local newspaper, SONY decided to take the car one step further and outfit it with enough top of the line electronics to make the space shuttle look like a toy.

Here are the specs:

• SONY Digital Navigation System #NVX-F160
• SONY Pre-Amp XDP-U50D
• SONY Magic Link System with pager. This is the original vehicle PDA system before there were PDAs. Google Sony Magic Link System to get an idea. I do not know how to use it but it is there. I think you send emails, messaging, etc.
• SONY Magic Link SkyTel Card
• SONY 10 Disk CD Changer CDX-U404
• SONY Hi-8 VCR
• Pioneer CD player DEH-85 in the dash….comes with the batman theme on cd!
• Alpine Bat Phone #91530
• Pro Series Boston Acoustic Kicker Box #6-2 with bat decals inside clear plexiglass
• Rockford Fossgate Puch 45 Amp
• Super Nintendo NES Game system with Batman Forever game…….yes, a game system that plays batman!
• SONY Interface Equalizer #XE-744
• Alpine 80-80 Remote Commander RMX 38 (something to do with the alarm I think)
• Alpine Alarm 8401 with paging system, unlocks and opens doors, windows…It will take you a full day just to learn the alarm system.

Visit eBay for more Opel Batmobile photos and info (the bidding ended at $9,000).

(Jalopnik via Gizmodo)

Yet another line of beautiful 1970s style watches is now available over at LED Watch Stop. The stainless steel watches comes with a leather band and the basic 24hr clock and date features. $80 each:

• Drivers 70s Style Retro Digital LED Watch – Red
• Drivers 70s Style Retro Digital LED Watch – Green

The Orla Kiely Wind Up Radio & Torch ($40) is a modern AM/FM radio packaged in a cool looking plastic 70s design. No need to worry about running out of batteries – just grab the handle and wind your way back to the sound of the 70s. The radio also comes with a built-in flashlight.

(Via Retro To Go & Tech Digest)

Don’t need gadget bling like Multimedia OLED Wristwatch? Don’t want to be late again due to the fact that you forgot how to read the time on your 1000100101 Black? Wait a minute – are you actually considering buying a watch to be able to see what time it is?

Maybe the Fossil Anadigi ($75) series is what you are looking for? These 70’s style watches comes with wood inlays and both analog and digital display. They are all water resistant up to 50 meters:

• Anadigi – Black Leather
• East/West Anadigi Style
• Anadigi – White

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(Via Retro To Go)

Mango ($150) is one awesome looking AM/FM radio, made almost entirely out of wood with a stylish 70’s retro look.

The Mango radio is designed by Shinggih S. Kartono.

(Via Retro To Go)