10 gift ideas for car and bike enthusiasts this Christmas
As 2020 draws to a close it’s more important than ever to show the people in your life that you care about them. If that’s through giving, we have compiled the perfect selection of gifts for you to give to the classic enthusiast in your life this Christmas.
- Automotive Fine Art Photography from Limited100 – prices from £119.00
Treat the petrolhead in your life to automotive fine-art photography that is handmade in Britain and limited to a print run of 100, no matter what size or format you select. Whether their interest lies in classic racecars or modern hypercars there’s a subject to suit and you can choose to have it delivered framed, on canvas or aluminium composite.
If you’d prefer to see a print of your own pride and joy hanging on your walls, Limited100 can also commission a bespoke photoshoot of your vehicle in an amazing location.
- LEGO® set – prices from £84.99.
If you weren’t lucky enough to win big on Day 1 of our 12 Days Of Christmas giveaway, don’t worry – there’s still time to gift your loved one their favourite classic vehicle in miniature form with a set from LEGO.
Whether they adore the iconic engineering of a Harley-Davidson® Fat Boy, luxurious Bugatti Chiron or classic Volkswagen T1 Camper Van there is a set sure to satisfy.
- 1950s Outboard Motor Bookends sold at Motorsport Magazine - £160.00
If you’ve amassed a library during lockdown or already boast a healthy classics collection, why not display your favourites in style with these bookends reminiscent of 1950s Indy cars?
These Outboard Motor Bookends are crafted from painted aluminium and mounted to heavy cast iron plates to ensure your collection is kept in place.
- Gearstick Bottle Stopper by Me and My Car - £15.00
Keep your bottles fresh over the festive period and gift one of these gearstick bottle stoppers by Me and My Car. The gearstick bottle stoppers come in three designs, so you can choose from a rosewood colour with chrome detailing, a wooden with painted white vintage finish and an all-chrome style, like that on a Ferrari Dino.
They also ensure a tight fit for all wine and port bottles with its tapered rubber seal, making it both a stylish and practical gift this Christmas.
- Wooden Mechanical Vintage Motorcycle DIY by UGear - £18.49
Made from natural wood materials with no glue required to assemble, this model can move and will delight as you watch the workings of the mechanism propel it along, including the moving pistons.
When not in use, they are able to display their handiwork by using the center stand. A great DIY gift which will be the perfect project and complement any classic bike enthusiast’s home or office upon completion.
- Chrome Carbon membership – cost dependent on emissions.
A perfect gift for the eco-conscious automotive enthusiasts out there, Chrome Carbon is a reforestation and carbon reduction programme subscription. If you’re wondering how it works, it’s relatively simple – you estimate your fuel efficiency and mileage and Chrome Carbon will show how much C02 you are producing.
With this information, you can challenge yourself to reduce your own personal carbon footprint and offset up to three times your vehicle’s emissions. Chrome Carbon plants trees to aid forest restoration and repair our ecosystems for every mile you drive.
- Fuel Poster by Luckies - £17.95
This scratchable race-track poster features 24 of the world’s greatest racetracks, accompanied by a 32-page booklet including circuit history, a racing guide and corner data. The poster covers circuits and events from the Goodwood Motor Circuit to Daytona.
Whether you’ve watched, visited or drove the racetracks featured you can scratch to reveal more facts to enhance your knowledge.
- Classic Car Steering Wheel Wall Or Desk Clock by Vyconic - £189.00
A hand produced and polished piece, this classic car coated walnut steering wheel can be upcycled into either wall or desk clock and cannot be found anywhere else. Each clock comes with a wooden stand and is bespoke to order.
The wheels are mostly found in Aston Martins, E-Type Jaguars and MGs but can be personalised to any car brand you would like!
- 4 issue subscription to Paddock Life - prices from £40.00
A publication subscription that is set apart from the rest. Paddock Life is a 180 pages thick magazine, printed on heavy coated art paper with cover pages that are soft laminated art board. All about the experience, Paddock Life entwines motor racing from F1 to Le Mans, classic cars, classic bikes, lifestyle features and automotive art in one weighty edition.
The Paddock Life team are at their core ‘petrol heads and artists’, not traditional publishers or journalists, which ensures that each issue is diverse in its content but is always ultimately tailored to the interest of the enthusiast.
- Car or bike facts disc from Facts Disc – prices from £17.00
If you are a classic enthusiast, there has probably been countless times at classic car shows or owner’s club events where you have spotted an interesting vehicle, yet are unable to find any information pertaining to it… unless you happen to bump into the actual owner.
Fact Disc have bridged this problem, with an easy way for enthusiasts to document and share their car or bike trivia. Facts Disc resembles the old paper tax disc in the UK, which once applied to your vehicle allows any person to use their phone’s camera to scan the unique code and ultimately view your classic’s curated personalised trivia instantly.
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