Slip on Headrests

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Slip on Headrests

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Hi I just wondered if anyone knew anything about these I have a pair

Any ideas on value ?

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Re: Slip on Headrests

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1970's Karobes (I think) Head rests.
This 'remanufactured' pair on ebay last year sold for £59, but seen them sell for more....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Karobes-Headr ... 7675.l2557

1970 Karobes catalogue (maybe too early to list them?) :
http://mk1-performance-conversions.co.uk/karobes.htm
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mab01uk wrote:1970's Karobes (I think) Head rests.
This 'remanufactured' pair on ebay last year sold for £59, but seen them sell for more....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Karobes-Headr ... 7675.l2557

1970 Karobes catalogue (maybe too early to list them?) :
http://mk1-performance-conversions.co.uk/karobes.htm
Thanks for that Mab you've also helped me answer another question this came with the headrests any ideas on worth ?

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Anyone ?
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Thanks for that Mab you've also helped me answer another question this came with the headrests any ideas on worth ?

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There is a Weatherguard on E-bay at the moment :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-CLASS ... 233b58e581

Not cheap ! but boxed with original instructions ;)
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Re: Slip on Headrests

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Dreaming at that price IMO.
Especially with the limited vehicle range that if fits.
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That seems a lot :shock:

What's a realistic price then ?
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