40 Christmas gift ideas for classic car enthusiasts PROMO VERSION

| 17 Nov 2012

It’s the final countdown to Christmas and you’re struggling to find that special gift for the person who’s got everything – and, no, socks aren’t an option.

We feel your pain! Which is why we’re here with our festive gift guide!

We’ve compiled a list of 40 Christmas present ideas for classic car enthusiasts. With ideas for all ages and prices for all budgets, you’re sure to find inspiration here.

We hope you have a wonderful Christmas – and all the very best for 2020.


Classic car mugs (£12)

Before you say, “Not another mug!”, check these out – we think they’re pretty special.

Automotive artist Sheridon Davies has produced a series of mugs featuring his evocative road-car and motor-racing artworks.

Subjects available include various Bugattis – among them the iconic T57S Atlantic – plus the Maserati 250F, Aston Martins and Alfa Romeos.

Each mug is priced at £12, and Davies’ entire range also includes coasters and art prints, too.

Buy a classic car mug here


PROMOTED: Silk car scarves and pocket squares

These vibrant luxury twill silk scarves and pocket squares feature designs of vintage and classic cars drawn by illustrator Rupali Prakash. Just the thing for next year’s Goodwood Revival! 

You can order online below, or for bespoke custom orders for your clubs email info@thedelalistore.com

Buy a Delali scarf here


London Motor Show print (from £20)

Still plastering pictures of ’80s supercars across your walls? While the side strakes of a Testarossa might set your knees aquiver, they’re unlikely to go down well with those of a subtler disposition – or an aversion to angular bodywork.

Replace the posters of your teenage years with something understated: this throwback Motor Show print from the London Transport Museum offers ’30s charm, coachbuilt sophistication and fantastic font selection in equal measure – and you can always keep the Ferrari snaps in your cupboard for later reference.

Buy a London Motor Show print here


PROMOTED: Welsh Enterprises’ Union Jack Car Cover

Show your pride in your Jaguar (or other British automobiles) with our new redesigned Union Jack indoor car cover*! Our car cover is made from a very soft, non-abrasive cotton material. Now available in three sizes: small, medium, and large, fitting a large range of Jaguar and British automobiles.

A great gift for the Jaguar or British automobile enthusiast in your life.

We ship worldwide. Gift cards available

Give us a call at 1 800 875 5247 (international call 001 740 282 8649) for more information and pricing. Be sure to ask about matching Union Jack steering wheel and mirror covers!

*Car cover is for indoor use ONLY and is not waterproof

Buy a Welsh Enterprises Union Jack Car Cover here


Racetrack rug (£14)

From mugs to rugs – and we think these are pretty ace for car-mad kiddies.

Pushing toy cars around the carpet at home is a starting point for most young enthusiasts, and Flair Rugs has produced the ideal mat for junior race fans to play on.

The multi-coloured ‘Formula 1’ design apes the Estoril layout, with pits and garage, and measures 80 x 120cm. With non-slip backing, the nylon weave is durable and washable. The rug offers hours of fun and is priced at just £14.

Buy a racetrack rug here


PROMOTED: G-Case trolleys

Be the envy of the airport with a G-Case trolley suitcase. They’re handcrafted from original jerrycans and are available in 10L and 20L sizes and in a wide range of colours.

Different types of inlay available to secure your goods and you can even accessorise with high-quality stickers including Ford Mustang, Land Rover, BMW and more.

Price is dependent on the type, with the Mini range starting at €89.99 and the full-size models costing €149.99.

Buy a G-Case here


Suixtil Motor Racing Beanie (£65)

OK, so £65 might seem steep for what is essentially a woolly hat, but this is no ordinary beanie: this a racing beanie, made by Suixtil – suppliers to the likes of Formula 1 legend Juan Manuel Fangio in the ’50s and ’60s.

More than that, it’s made from soft cashmere and lambswool, packs flaps to keep your ears warm at winter race meetings and comes with those all-important driving goggles printed on the noggin – less effective than the real thing but much easier to remember.

Buy the Suixtil Motor Racing Beanie here


PROMOTED: Double Car Blast experience with TrackDays

The perfect gift for lovers of vintage and classic cars, the Double Car Blast offers you the chance to drive two classic cars from a range that includes Jaguar E-type, Austin Healey 3000, the classic Aston Martin Vantage, Ford Mustang Fastback and classic Mini Cooper. Pick your two favourites and drive each for three miles at Heyford Park in Oxfordshire.

The approximately two-hour experience also includes a driver safety briefing and commemorative certificate on completion – and you can even pay extra for a high-speed passenger ride.

Buy a Double Car Blast experience with TrackDays here


Jaguar E-type: Factory & private competition cars (£38.95)

The world is not short of books on the Jaguar E-type, but what sets Jaguar E-type: Factory & private competition cars apart is that it’s about racing E-types as a whole, not just Lightweights, or only those driven by superstar drivers.

To say that it’s comprehensive is something of an understatement.

Tracing the often-complex history of racers is no mean feat, and the level of detail and lists of racing E-types – more than 450 in all – make this book a go-to resource in this respect, plus there’s an index of the drivers that raced them.

Page after page of wonderful period photographs and pictures – more than 400, in fact, many of which have never been published before – accompany this knowledgeable work, and its easy-to-read style means you don’t feel bogged down by the many facts.

It’s unusual that the text is first person and, at times, subjective and anecdotal, but this simply serves as a reminder of the passion and enthusiasm behind it. And at £40, it's well priced, too.

Buy Jaguar E-type: Factory & private competition cars on Amazon


PROMOTED: ColorBond Interior Refinishing Paint

A unique easy-to-apply aerosol paint for leather, vinyl and hard plastics. Restore your interior or completely change colour, it’s so easy to do! Excellent finish and durability.

Buy ColorBond Interior Refinishing Paint here


C&SC’s Greatest Hits magazines (from £8)

Maybe you saw this one coming, and maybe we’re just a little biased in recommending this as a great gift – but bear with us!

This year, we’ve published four fantastic Greatest Hits publications, packed with C&SC content from the last decade on a given theme.

Each one is available for just £8 (or £9.99 online, which includes postage and packaging) and we think you’ll agree they’re terrific value for money, with around 200 glossy pages full of fantastic photos and absorbing stories.

Here’s a list of our Greatest Hits series to date and how to buy them:


PROMOTED: F1 DVD boxsets by Duke

These handsome boxsets encompass four exciting decades of Formula 1® Official Reviews, spread across 40 DVDs.

Many of the years have never previously been available on DVD, so this is the perfect opportunity to rediscover all of those thrilling moments of action, featuring stars such as Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell, Michael Schumacher, Jean Alesi and many more.

Each Official Review has been digitised – often from the original master – and comes in a specially designed sleeve featuring stunning photography from the LAT archives.

The perfect gift for any fan of classic motorsport of the highest level.

Buy a Duke F1 DVD boxset here


Sparco Vintage Classic Race Suit (£590)

A dressing gown might keep you toasty warm this winter, but it’s not much use if you need to hop into your sports car at a moment’s notice.

Whether you’re nipping down to the shops or competing on the track, this retro race suit from Sparco is sure to sort you out. It’s FIA-approved so you know it’ll keep you safe, while a slot on the chest is ideal for storing your aviators – perfect for channelling your inner James Hunt, even if you’re just cycling to the Post Office.

Buy a Sparco Vintage Classic Race Suit here


PROMOTED: Personalised leather dark tan wallet from Carvolution

This beautiful 100% leather dark tan wallet becomes naturally supple with age, enhancing the simple contemporary style.

Each dark tan wallet can be laser-engraved with your choice of car and message, and is supplied in a craft gift box, with the wallet wrapped in tissue paper – making it the perfect gift.

The wallets have eight card slots, one area for notes and two hidden coin pockets and measure 12cm x 10cm x 1.5cm.

Delivery within 3-5 days. £49.95 for UK delivery, more for international. Order right up until 20 December for Christmas delivery.

Buy a Personalised leather dark tan wallet from Carvolution here