74 Christmas gifts for classic car fans

It’s that time of year again

With plenty of events making a return and car clubs back in full swing, 2022 has flown by, and now we find ourselves quickly approaching Christmas once again.

Finding the perfect gift for friends and family can be tough, but we’re here to help – if you need inspiration for what to buy the classic car lover in your life, look no further than Classic & Sports Car’s 2022 gift guide.

We’ve assembled our favorite items to create an extensive list that covers enthusiasts of every age and presents at every price point, and it’s a varied selection.

Christmas is sorted.

Prices are quoted in the currency used by the vendor

1. Italeri Lancia Delta HF Integrale 1:12 plastic kit (€200)

This superb 1:12 plastic kit of the 1990 Rallye Monte-Carlo-winning Lancia Delta HF Integrale is produced by Italian model specialist Italeri – great for keeping busy over the festive period.

The detail is marvelous, with full opening features and photo-etched parts such as hoses and springs.

Other classics on offer include an Abarth 695SS, Alfa Romeo 179 and Renault RE20 Turbo.

Buy the Italeri Lancia Delta HF Integrale here

2. Hurtle Auto Print Works (from £15)

If you are a keen reader of the magazine, then you might have already noticed James Leddy’s fine artwork adorning the Our classics pages.

James’ catalog of stunning prints are all available to buy via his online Etsy store (Hurtle Prints).

All of the stock artwork can be modified, or you could even commission a brand-new piece for an extra personal Christmas gift.

Buy Hurtle Auto Print Works here

3. Sealey ‘Lock-On’ Black Series socket set (£32.34)

If you know someone whose socket set has become a little sparse, then maybe this professional standard kit from Sealey would make a great Christmas gift.

This impressive set can be used on fasteners that are up to 85% rounded – each socket is made from chrome vanadium steel with a rust-resistant ‘black chrome’ finish and knurled ring to give extra grip, too.

There are four sets available: 12-piece ⅜in-drive and 13-piece ½in-drive, both in standard or deep forms.

Buy Sealey’s ‘Lock-On’ Black Series socket set here

4. Lego Ferrari Speed Champions (£19.99)

It’s difficult to choose just one model from Lego’s excellent Speed Champions range, but we’ve opted for this 291-piece 1970 Ferrari 512M model (the Lamborghini Countach was a close second place).

Lego has managed to reproduce the Ferrari’s sleek, aerodynamic shape rather convincingly, and with a little imagination you could be recreating the Ferrari’s epic win at the 12 Hours of Sebring on the kitchen worktop.

Buy the Lego 1970 Ferrari 512M here

5. Classic & Sports Car subscription

Without showing too much bias, we think a subscription to Classic & Sports Car makes a fantastic Christmas present. It’s a gift that keeps on giving!

And with our fab festive offers, it might cost you less than you think – or treat yourself (we won’t tell anyone).

As well as getting your favorite classic car magazine every month, you’ll join our special rewards and benefits programme, SubscriberExtra, giving you access to ticket giveaways and exclusive events at the Royal Automobile Club – and more.

Subscribe to Classic & Sports Car with our Christmas special offers

6. Circuit Superstars (from £14.99)

How about a spot of friendly competition to see who is the best (virtual) racing driver this Christmas? Circuit Superstars is a fun, cartoonish game for you to enjoy with your friends and family.

But don’t let the playful graphics deceive you, Circuit Superstars has a host of realistic features that can easily catch you out, such as tire degradation, fuel consumption and damage.

The game is available online (£14.99), and also for Xbox and PlayStation (£15.99).

Buy Circuit Superstars here

7. PROMOTED | Scalextric 1980s Grand Prix Race Set (£159.99)

Including a thrilling Lotus 98T and a breathtaking Lotus 99T, this exciting Grand Prix set offers a nostalgic trip to the twists, turns and turbocharged thrills of F1 in the 1980s.

Competing with two of the most iconic vehicles of the era, this retro set is certain to bring your ’80s racing memories to life.

With more than 5.3 meters of track included, experience five alternative layouts with a lap counter and crash barriers for the ultimate racing experience.

Buy the Scalextric 1980s Grand Prix Race Set here

8. Tickets to an event

The warmth of the spring and summer might feel like a long way off, but there are plenty of fantastic events to look forward to in 2023, including: 

January Scramble

The Classic (formerly the Silverstone Classic)

Goodwood Revival

Concours of Elegance

Check out the events page on our website for even more inspiration, featuring meetings in Europe, the US and beyond.

We think tickets to any one of these classic car extravaganzas would make a brilliant Christmas gift, plus there are plenty of great free events, meaning there’s something for everyone.

9. Bilt Hamber Double Speed-Wax (£16.95)

We know every classic car owner wants to keep their pride and joy looking special, so here’s a Christmas gift to help a loved one update their car-cleaning kit.

Double Speed-Wax is top-notch paste wax that is easy to use and leaves paintwork with a glossy, water-repellent finish.

It costs £16.95 for a set that includes a foam applicator and a microfiber cloth.

Buy the Bilt Hamber Double Speed-Wax here

10. NOCO Boost XL GB50 (£159.95)

Unlike Father Christmas, most classic car owners can’t rely on a crew of trusty reindeer to get them out of trouble, but the NOCO Boost XL GB50 might be the next best thing.

This jump starter packs a big punch for its small size, and safety features such as spark-proof technology and reverse polarity protection are nice reassurances.

The GB50’s sturdy build, and the fact it has proven itself in getting some of C&SC’s classics back up and running, means we can confidently recommend it as a great, practical Christmas gift.

Buy a NOCO Boost XL GB50 here

11. Spark plug bottle opener (£12.99)

Who knew a spark plug could make such a handy, repurposed bottle opener?

When it’s not playing a key role in a combustion engine, it can now help you to crack open your favorite festive tipple.

These handmade bottle openers are recycled from new old stock NGK spark plugs. The head is made from a stainless steel nut, so rust shouldn’t be an issue, and each one is polished for a detailed finish.

Buy a spark plug bottle opener here

12. C&SC presents… (£6.99)

Here at Classic & Sports Car we’ve been delving into the archives to produce a brand-new series, C&SC presents…

The first offering, Sports Car Legends, is the ultimate celebration of the sports-car genre. Focusing on the pursuit of pure driving pleasure over practicality and big power outputs, it covers the history of open-top roadsters, from pre-war machines all the way to modern classics from the ’90s.

Plus, the second issue in the series, Porsche Legends, is out on December 8. It stars all the Stuttgart icons, from 356 to Cayman – it’s the perfect gift for Porsche fans.

Buy C&SC presents… here

13. Reflection prints (from £35)

Combining striking color palettes with interesting digital techniques, former C&SC photographer Olgun Kordal has created a range of car-related posters.

From an Aston Martin riding shotgun on the back of a Concorde to an upside-down McLaren F1, the ever-growing series successfully combines iconic classic cars with fascinating graphics.

The prints are available in three sizes: 18x18in, 24x24in and 30x30in, and he welcomes private commissions via Instagram (@carsandcolour), too.

Buy the prints here

14. PROMOTED | Sterling Lee Auto Art (£400)

If you are thinking about purchasing or commissioning a piece of original art for that special person at Christmas, then look no further than Sterling Lee Auto Art.

With a totally unique creation process, classic automobiles are painted in oils and acrylics, with added gold and silver leaf model names, and marque badges, placed alongside or below the vehicle.

A contemporary pop art style is combined with age-old gilding techniques to create unique artworks. The beauty of these pieces is that the gold and silver reflect any amount of light.

Buy Sterling Lee Auto Art here  

15. The Big Book of Tiny Cars (£23)

Russell Hayes’ latest book could make a charming Christmas read for fans of pint-sized motoring.

It charts the history of small conveyances from 1900 right up to the present day, shining the spotlight on dozens of tiny classic cars including the Peugeot Bébé, Honda N600 and Citroën Ami, organized by decade.

Buy The Big Book of Tiny Cars here

16. Siegen 14-piece Stubby Combination Spanner Set (£26.02)

While on the topic of little classics, this set of stubby spanners is ideal for dealing with cramped engine bays.

The largest is a 19mm spanner at just 140mm long, while the dinky 6mm and 7mm tools are a mere 75mm long.

And is there a better present than something that could help a loved one keep their vintage car going?

Buy Siegen 14-piece Stubby Combination Spanner Set here

17. Wriggly Monkey beer (from £4)

Wriggly Monkey Brewery creates award-winning beer for gearheads – and don’t worry, the ingredients list doesn’t include engine oil or used brake fluid.

The range of beers includes Gullwing lager, Full Tilt amber ale, Super Sports very pale ale, Charabanc ruby ale, Ambassador India Pale Ale and more.

So kick back and enjoy a motoring-themed tipple with friends and family this Christmas.

Buy Wriggly Monkey beer here

18. Tamiya RC car (from £124.95)

The celebrated Audi V8 Touring Car powered Frank Biela to the 1991 DTM drivers’ title – and now it’s been recreated in this ⅒ scale kit by Tamiya, ready for more driving heroics around the kitchen table.

The kit features some fantastic silver-rimmed, gold-spoked wheels, shrouded in miniature racing slick tires, but you’ll need a radio, servo, battery, charger and some paint for the body to complete it.

Buy the Tamiya Audi V8 Touring Car here

19. Gtech HeatWave patio heater (£149.99)

Working on your car outside can be tough in the colder months, even for the most hardy of enthusiasts – but Gtech’s HeatWave patio heater should make the job more bearable.

The 2kW wall-mounted heater uses infrared technology to warm surfaces that fall within its 6m radius, and not only the air around it as with a conventional gas heater.

It takes just a second to power up and can be left outside in all weathers, providing welcome respite while your loved one fettles his or her classic.

Buy the Gtech HeatWave here 

20. Here we are… on Route 66 (£23)

Jim Hinckley has written a good many books on the famous Route 66 highway that snakes its way across America.

This time, instead of focusing on the neon-lit oddities and roadside curiosities that draw visitors from around the globe, he concentrates on the historical tales and origins of the cities, towns and tiny outposts that knit the road together. 

A great Christmas present for American history fans.

Buy Here we are… on Route 66 here

21. PROMOTED | Playforever Egg Roadster (£55)

The Egg Roadster featuring Pilot Karlos the cat is the latest addition to the range of Playforever toys.

The design is a direct spin-off from the concepts created by the company in its collaboration with Hugo Boss in 2017. Now, Rufus the dog has a fierce competitor and he will need to wear his best game face.

The car comes in three great colors and the extra-wide wheels pay homage to the rally car wheels of the ’80s.

The perfect gift for kids of all ages.

Buy a Playforever Egg Roadster here

22. Classic car lunchbox and bottle (from £9)

Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about car-mad youngsters.

These lunchboxes and water bottles could make a perfect gift for little gearheads. The containers, illustrated by James Tyrrell, feature charming drawings of a Jaguar E-type, VW Beetle, Jeep and hot rod.

The family business also offers a range of other transport-inspired products, such as towels and wash bags.

The lunchbox costs £9, while the water bottle is priced at £12.

Buy classic car lunchboxes and bottles here

23. Draper Dual Action Polisher (£64.98)

A useful addition to any workshop, Draper’s dual-action polisher can cut, polish and wax paintwork in a fraction of the time it would take to do by hand – so your classic car-obsessed relatives should have no excuses for being late to Christmas dinner.

Its variable-speed dial and a neat switch for locking the polisher at a set speed make it a great option for beginners.

The polisher is easy to use with just enough heft, and we got great results when we tried it out.

Buy the Draper Dual Action Polisher here

24. Ryobi One+ HP RAG18X Angle-Grinder (£137.99)

An angle-grinder is one of those tools you never knew you needed, but swiftly becomes invaluable.

Ryobi’s cordless 125mm 18V unit weighs just 2.6kg, and thanks to its brushless motor it’s quiet and smooth to operate.

You’ll have to budget for a battery and charger (the 4Ah unit costs £79.99), but the same product can be used in more than 150 tools.

Buy the Ryobi One+ HP RAG18X Angle-Grinder here

25. Tintin 1:24 model cars (from £64.95)

Your loved ones could recreate their favorite The Adventures of Tintin scenes in miniature with these 1:24 model cars.

Whether it’s racing around the Christmas tree with the red Amilcar from The Land of the Soviets (above), dodging tinsel using the Jaguar Mk1 from The Red Sea Sharks, or dashing around the presents with the Citroën Ami 6 from The Castafiore Emerald.

Presented in a stylish box, each colorful miniature costs £64.95, complete with figures.

Buy Tintin 1:24 model cars here

26. Stefan Marjoram cards (£12)

Stefan Marjoram’s range of greetings cards could make an interesting alternative to the typical reindeer-covered affairs.

The set features illustrations including a Porsche 917, Mercedes-Benz W125, Grand Prix Bugatti, Land Speed Record Stutz Blackhawk and an imagined vintage racer.

Each pack contains five cards. They’re perfect for your classic car-obsessed friends and relatives.

Buy Stefan Marjoram cards here

27. Not just furry dice (£14.99)

Starting in a run-down shop in Leicester, UK, car-accessory supremo Chris Mitchell relates how he came up with the idea of selling stick-on bullet holes by mail-order.

He describes using the proceeds to build a cash and carry, doing business with Stirling Moss, as well as the craziest items from the ‘tuning boom’.

It isn’t all novelties, however: there are several cautionary tales, too.

Anyone with an interest in the car-accessory scene will enjoy this funny and insightful book.

Buy Not just furry dice here

28. PROMOTED | Maserati, the Family Silver (from £195)

The result of 14 years of painstaking research, exclusive interviews with many of the key individuals involved, and unfettered access to both company and family archives uniquely provided to acclaimed historian Nigel Trow, Maserati, the Family Silver is the most in-depth and authoritative marque history ever produced.

Maserati, the Family Silver is available in three versions: the Tifosi Edition, cloth-bound in a Wibalin slip-case at £195, the Collector’s Edition, limited to 101 copies, hand-bound in leather, with a limitation sheet signed by the author and presented in a bespoke leather-bound slip-case at £595, and the museum-quality Archive Edition, limited to just 26 copies. 

Presented in a handmade, vintage-style leather ‘toolbox’ with a solid silver hallmarked chassis plate, the Archive Edition has individually numbered vellum limitation sheets each hand-signed by Sir Stirling Moss, John Surtees and Nick Mason, and comes with a framed original painting by a noted artist such as Dexter Brown and Michael Turner.

Buy Maserati, the Family Silver here

29. Seep Natural Sponges (£6.50)

Sponges might not occupy the top spot on most people’s Christmas lists, but these sustainable products from Seep are certainly worth a mention.

Not only are they plastic-free and fully compostable, they should last much longer than cheaper alternatives – all while not leaking nasty microplastics into the environment. A perfect present for an eco-conscious Christmas.

Buy the Seep Eco Cellulose Sponge here

30. Britain’s Toy Car Wars (£12.99)

Take your loved ones on a trip down memory lane this Christmas with this little book on classic Dinky, Corgi and Matchbox toys.

It tells the story of the competition for kids’ pocket money between those firms, all in former C&SC man Giles Chapman’s entertaining style.

It’s peppered with quotes, panels pick out key ranges and there’s a section of color images to pore over, too.

Buy Britain’s Toy Car Wars here

31. Clarke CMC50 folding car creeper (£83.98)

Give the gift of comfort this Christmas. Save a loved one from lying on the cold, hard ground while they work on their classic car by giving them this creeper, which also has a padded, oil-resistant back and headrest.

Its USP is that, in one quick and easy movement, it converts into a 450mm-high chair, doubling its usefulness.

What’s more, lift the cushion at the foot end to reveal a handy tool tray. 

Buy the Clarke CMC50 folding car creeper here

32. Mark Lacey prints (from £95)

Illustrator Mark Lacey has spent more than 300 hours creating a dazzling artwork of the brutishly beautiful Ferrari 375 Plus.

The subject sports-racer is Umberto Maglioli’s 1954 Carrera Panamericana winner, with hood removed to reveal the Aurelia Lampredi-designed 330HP V12.

We think it could make a brilliant addition to any classic car fan’s office wall.

Buy the Mark Lacey prints here

33. Kärcher car-care range (from £6.49)

If your loved one’s beloved classic has acquired a new layer of winter grime, then German cleaning expert Kärcher’s range of cleaning products could be a handy Christmas present.

Both the exterior and interior are catered for with 500ml Car Glass Cleaner, Interior Cleaner, Cockpit Care, Rim Cleaner, Insect Remover and Polish & Wax, priced from £6.99-11.99, plus five liters of Winter Screen Wash at £17.99.

Buy the Kärcher car-care range here

34. Hand Wash Only (£12.95)

The last thing you want is all the gear but no idea, and the process of cleaning your pride and joy has come a long way in the past few years.

Luckily, this handy little hardback from the people behind Pro Detailer Magazine takes you through every part of the process.

So if you know someone who’d love to learn the tricks of the trade and to get the most from their kit, this is the perfect Christmas gift.

Buy Hand Wash Only here

35. PROMOTED | Pocher ⅛ Lotus 72D (£789.99)

This amazing pre-decorated ⅛ scale Pocher model depicts the most iconic Formula One car of the 1970s.

This mixed media kit contains metal, plastic and real rubber tires, and simply screws, clips and snaps together.

Suitable for building by even the most casual hobbyist, you don’t need to be Colin Chapman to build this groundbreaking monocoque chassis.

Tremendously detailed and totally accurate, this is as close as you can get to owning a Lotus 72 without buying a real one!

Buy the Pocher ⅛ Lotus 72D here

36. Coachbuilt whisky (£42)

Alcohol and cars don’t always make happy bedfellows, but recently there’s been a spate of classic-themed spirits.

Not content with reviving famous coachbuilding name Radford, former F1 champion Jenson Button has now added his backing to a new venture by whisky expert George Koutsakis, calling itself Coachbuilt.

That’s a nod to the fact that it’s a blend rather than a single malt, bringing together the disparate flavors of Islay, Speyside, Campbeltown, Highlands and Lowlands, all aged in sherry casks. 

Buy Coachbuilt whisky here

37. Automobilist posters (from £15.39)

Mixing stunning graphics with classic and modern cars, Automobilist’s beautiful posters could make the perfect Christmas gift for your car-obsessed buddies.

The huge variety of designs range from modern Formula One cars and classic rally machines to a mix of Le Mans legends.

This year, a collection of prints has also been released to celebrate 100 years of racing at Monza. The designs include recreations of original posters, plus some newly designed prints, too.

Buy an Automobilist poster here

38. Laser tools magnetic tool pad (£57.77)

It might look more like a heavy-duty mouse mat, but we think this magnetic tool pad from Laser Tools could make a great, practical Christmas present.

A step further than the magnetic trays already on the market, this 300x210mm nylon pad has enough power to hold items of up to 15kg in weight – meaning it’ll retain heavy tools and parts as well as nuts, bolts, screws and washers.

It’ll easily stick to a slam panel or the top of an inner fender while you’re working – a neat idea, we think.

Buy the Laser Tools magnetic tool pad here

39. Gunson Classic Wooden Handle Screwdrivers (from £13.26)

It’s usually best that tools follow a function over form ethos, but that shouldn’t stop them from looking great.

Gunson’s brilliantly engineered screwdrivers are available in 160x9mm, 200x9.5mm, 250x10mm and 300x10.5mm sizes, and not only are they fantastic for a variety of applications, but the attractive wooden handle gives them a beautiful finish, too.

The screwdrivers feature a heat-treated high-carbon blade which extends all the way up the tool, so a hammer should not splinter the handle either.

Buy a Gunson Classic Wooden Handle Screwdriver here

40. Secrets of the Barn Find Hunter (£22)

This charming publication feels as if you’re simply chatting about cars with an old, dear friend as Tom Cotter (known for his popular Barn Find Hunter YouTube series) regales you with tales of discovering, owning and lusting-after classics, augmented with tips and tricks for would-be barn-find hunters.

It looks and feels stylish, with a reassuring dose of geekery.

Secrets of the Barn Find Hunter will also equip the reader with all the knowledge they need to hunt down some hidden classics of their own.

Buy Secrets of the Barn Find Hunter here

41. Trans-Africa Land-Rover (£30)

Ex-C&SC art editor Martin Port’s latest Land-Rover book focuses on his beloved 1959 Series II, long-time star of the Our classics pages.

This 144-page hardback details the absorbing story of the car’s first owner, South Australian native Philip Kohler, by using more than 300 photographs and original documents.

Port delves into the origins of Kohler’s spirit of adventure, which would take him as a 22-year-old to the other side of the world on a European tour, before he embarked on a new life as an expat in Africa.

Buy Trans-Africa Land-Rover here

42. PROMOTED | Quotes on Mugs (£12)

These hand sublimated mugs feature the rally driver Walter Röhrl’s Audi Sport quattro S1 E2 from 1985, plus his famous quote ‘The really good drivers have dead flies on the side windows’.  

Quotes on Mugs sells a range of more than 100 different designs, all printed in-house using the latest techniques. 

The company also produces charming coasters and mouse mats, plus a large selection of greeting cards – and it welcomes commissions from car clubs for bespoke designs.

Additionally, there are more than 380 workshop manuals on its online store, plus plenty of car memorabilia and vintage collectibles. 

Buy Quotes on Mugs here

43. Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing (£69.99)

German toy maker Playmobil has linked up with Mercedes-Benz to produce this charmingly detailed 300SL Gullwing.

The model is accompanied by miniature Playmobil figures including driver and mechanic or navigator, plus a range of accessories to delight budding classic enthusiasts.

It’s ready for the rigors of carpet-based adventures.

Buy the Playmobil Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing here

44. Yesterday’s Future (£45)

This heavyweight hardback does exactly what its subheading – Concept cars of the 1960s – suggests, and in serious style.

It’s a year-by-year journey through the ’60s celebrating almost 200 of the decade’s show cars.

From an eye-candy perspective there is an abundance of treats, from the outlandish DiDia 150 of 1960 to the seemingly production-ready De Tomaso Mustella of 1969, plus so much in between. 

Buy Yesterday’s Future here

45. Engine Fire Fighter (from £129)

Although it’s cold outside, there’s always a risk of things getting too hot under the hood of a classic car.

Luckily, the Engine Fire Fighter is a relatively cheap engine-bay combustion-suppression system that promises not just to stop a fire spreading, but to save the engine in the process, too.

The system is activated when high temperatures cause the tube to rupture, releasing the non-corrosive fire-suppression agent – and unlike some extinguishers, the engine should still be able to run after activation without significant repairs.

But the Engine Fire Fighter here

46. Autoglym Air-Con Sanitiser (£17.99)

Without getting too science-y, air-conditioning systems left inactive for months at a time can become breeding grounds for microorganisms.

Although relatively harmless, the musty smell can be hard to shift, with the internal parts impossible to clean directly by hand.

Autoglym’s citrus-scented Air-Con Sanitiser (unfortunately there’s no option for a Christmassy cinnamon fragrance) promises to quash those funky-smelling microorganisms.

Buy Autoglym Air-Con Sanitiser here

47. Clarke Mechanics’ Utility Seat (£107.98)

If the long winter nights are a great excuse for someone you know to spend more time working on their classic car, this mechanics’ seat from Clarke could be the perfect present for helping them get on with an extra degree of comfort.

Each drawer is rubber-lined and strong enough to hold plenty of tools.

There is also space for aerosols in the side holster, plus a large plastic tray for smaller bits, while the sturdy wheels at each corner even let you roll around the car without needing to stand.

Buy the Clarke Mechanics’ Utility Seat here

48. Tex Automotive baseball cap (£20.98)

Tex Automotive, the merchandise and accessory arm of British Motor Heritage, produces an attractive range of baseball caps featuring the officially licensed crests of many past British marques and models.

Austin Cooper ‘S’, Morris Cooper, Morris and Triumph hats are available, but to our eyes it’s the MG cap that looks best, thanks to the striking logo.

Buy a Tex Automotive baseball cap here

49. PROMOTED | The Essence, from DB2 to DB6 (€380)

The Essence is a two-volume set celebrating Aston Martin, from DB2 to DB6. The product of 10 years of research, it covers 135 different cars and includes 1400 pictures.

Each chapter describes the birth of a model, development and period road tests. Technical details and production numbers are presented with photos, brochures and handbooks, to give an overview of the evolution of each car, too.

Measuring 31x27cm, the limited edition totals 500 pages on silver paper by Fedrigoni Italy, all in a luxury box covered with Metal-X weave.

Buy The Essence, from DB2 to DB6 here

50. Fabsil Gold Universal Protector (from £21.50)

Other than for the most determined owners, a lot of convertible cars will spend the cold winter months with their roofs firmly shut. 

But the festive period is a great opportunity to give a soft-top the attention it deserves with a good-quality waterproofing treatment.

Fabsil’s Gold Universal Protector is a cinch to apply and should help to keep the car’s fabric roof in great condition – do you know someone who’d like this as a Christmas gift?

Buy Fabsil Gold Universal Protector here

51. Diamondbrite Rinse & Shine (from £5.95)

Numb fingers and blue toes. Washing your car in the winter can be a painful experience. Towels can swiftly become sodden in the cold weather and you’re left with a streaky finish.

Here’s a Christmas gift that could save someone you love all that hassle this winter.

If their classic needs a quick clean to remove the worst of winter’s road grime, this spray from Diamondbrite proves very effective in achieving a glossy finish without a full wax and polish.

Buy Diamondbrite Rinse & Shine here

52. ClasX Wash Wand System starter set (£34.99)

There are many things to look forward to during the festive period: rust caused by gritted roads isn’t one of them. 

The worst damage usually happens below decks, so these ClasX lances are a great addition to anyone’s car-washing kit.

The short one has a directional nozzle at the end for reaching under the wheelarches, while the longer one has tiny holes along its length to allow a spray pattern for underneath the floor.

An effortless and excellently priced way to keep a classic in great condition, even in the places you can’t see.

Buy ClasX Wash Wand System here

53. Carburettor Coffee (from £6.50)

Searching for the perfect gift for a coffee lover? We’ve got you covered…

Putting the caffeine into a ‘cars and coffee’ meet, Carburettor Coffee is a creative new firm that is using classic machinery as inspiration for blends such as Roadrunner, influenced by a ’71 Plymouth and using Ethiopian and Central American Arabica beans, or the ‘house blend’ Cortina, which adds a hint of Robusta.

The blends are available as whole beans or ground for a variety of brewing methods, including French press or espresso, with bags sized from 250g to 1kg.

Buy Carburettor Coffee here

54. The Yorkshire Rally Mafia (£50)

There are two common places to find people wearing bobble hats: London’s Regent Street at Christmas and in the forests lining winter rally stages.

Superfan Jonathan Pulleyn has turned to his native Yorkshire for this look at the county’s ’60s-’80s crop of rally drivers and navigators.

From ‘Yumping’ Bob Bean to ‘Malton Missile’ Steve Banner, the 24 selected heroes each relate (or have related) anecdotes from their careers, along with memories from teammates and rivals.

Buy The Yorkshire Rally Mafia here

55. Clarke CW2D tabletop washer (£75.59)

Garage space is always at a premium, and for home workshops that have neither the capacity nor budget for industrial-style parts washers, this portable, tabletop Clarke CW2D seems an ideal solution.

Powered from an ordinary 240V household electrical outlet, the washer might be small, but the flexi-firm nozzle provides the same 90 liters/hr water output as much larger models in the range.

Buy the Clarke CW2D tabletop washer here

56. PROMOTED | Renauld Rossano sunglasses (from £1050)

Inspired by ’60s designs, Renauld has now released the Sixty One, a faithful reproduction of the original sunglasses worn by racing icons such as Jim Clark and Sir John Whitmore.

In 1969, the Renauld Rossano was immortalized in the film The Italian Job, and now Renauld has reproduced this iconic design in 24ct gold, palladium and black, with three different-colored lenses.

Every pair of Renauld sunglasses is a handmade work of art, immaculately recreated in superior materials in extremely limited quantities.

Buy Renauld Rossano sunglasses here

57. ClasX Waterless Wash (£8.99)

Waterless washing products are a boon for a fast car clean all year round, whether it’s a quick going-over of an almost-clean car in the summer, or keeping on top of road grime during the winter.

This product from British firm ClasX performed well in our tests and resisted streaking, too.

It’s a handy piece of kit to keep in the trunk and is a great gift for classic car owners who don’t always have the time for a day-long car detailing session.

Buy ClasX waterless wash here

58. AlcoSense Pro (£149.99)

It can be worryingly easy to unknowingly exceed the drink driving limit, especially the day after a festive party – which is why the AlcoSense Pro could make a very useful gift.

It uses an extremely accurate fuel-cell sensor to give a reliable alcohol reading in a matter of seconds and it’s pre-loaded with alcohol limits for more than 40 countries, making it a useful travel companion, too.

Buy an AlcoSense Pro here

59. Fast Lady: The Extraordinary Adventures of Miss Dorothy Levitt (£40)

This biography deals with a true trailblazer, Dorothy Levitt, the first British woman to participate in a competitive motoring event.

Brave, gutsy and from humble stock, she fitted a lot into her short, 40-year life – including twice holding the women’s Land Speed Record.

This book could make an absorbing Christmas read for someone you love.

Buy Fast Lady: The Extraordinary Adventures of Miss Dorothy Levitt here

60. DoDo Mat (from £59.99)

Part of the fun of old cars is the noise, with every little whirr and rumble a sign of the mechanical parts working in harmony, but it can sometimes get a little too much as the revs rise.

The best way to ease that is to add soundproofing inside, and Dodo Mat is a British firm that supplies sound and thermal insulation that suit classics perfectly.

C&SC’s art editor, Damon Cogman, happily reported that the sound of his previously loud Volkswagen Type 3’s air-cooled engine was vastly reduced after fitting Dodo mats. 

A simple way to enhance a classic’s appeal for everyday use.

Buy a DoDo Mat here

61. Clarke Slim Pocket LED Work Light (£32.39)

This could be a very handy gift. A reliable work light is a useful piece of kit to keep in your car over the winter, and this rechargeable work light from Clarke is a practical torch and inspection lamp that is also compact enough to slip in your pocket.

The main feature is a dimmable 400Lm inspection torch fixed to a 180-degree rotating magnetic handle, meaning you can easily position it as required.

There’s also a handy 80Lm torch at the tip of the lamp.

Buy the Clarke Slim Pocket LED Work Light here

62. Carvolution Prints (from £105)

A brilliant gift for friends and relatives to reminisce over the interesting selection of classic cars and ’bikes they’ve experienced.

From memorable first cars to much-loved classic ’bikes, Carvolution is a creative way to chart your life through the two- and four-wheeled vehicles you’ve owned.

Prices start at £105 and increase depending on the number of vehicles you request.

Buy Carvolution Prints here

63. PROMOTED | Leather Motor Folio with personalised engraved plate (from £89.99)

The perfect gift for the car enthusiast in your life, Motor Folios offers bespoke, handcrafted leather folios with record sheets for provenance and service history, and wallets for certificates and newspaper cuttings.

Truly safekeeping in style, the elegant color options, suede-effect lining and nickel corners emanate the style of an Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 sweeping along the Amalfi coast.

Personalized with marque, model and registration or chassis number on an engraved plate, these are the ideal tribute to a beloved vehicle, combining practicality with luxury, while maximizing the vehicle’s value and giving real pride of ownership.

Buy a Leather Motor Folio here

64. Autocar wall art (from £16.99)

Before gracing the covers of C&SC, many of today’s classics were tested by our sister title Autocar when they were young guns, fresh from the factories.

Derbyshire-based classic car museum Great British Car Journey has teamed up with Autocar to offer a range of 70 reproduction magazine-cover posters featuring classic cars from the 1920s to the 1960s.

Available on paper or canvas, framed or unframed and in a range of sizes, the prints start at £16.99. 

Buy Autocar wall art here

65. Heel Tread socks (from £8)

Socks are usually the target of many Christmas gift-related jokes, but Heel Tread is on a mission to change that with these retro-inspired pieces.

The company has used patterns, textures, colors and liveries from some of our favorite classic cars to inspire a range of socks that classic car fans can finally get excited about.

The range includes recognizable patterns influenced by cars such as the Salzburg-liveried Porsche 917 K, Lancia Delta Integrale and the Volkswagen Golf GTI. Prices start from £8.

Buy Heel Tread socks here

66. Ferrari: 75 years (£35)

From the centenary of the humble Austin Seven to the 50th anniversary of BMW’s M division, there have been plenty of automotive anniversaries to celebrate in 2022.

Author Dennis Adler has commemorated one of the biggest, 75 years of Ferrari, with the latest edition of his hardback book on the Prancing Horse.

Matt Stone has helped update the production to bring Dennis’ concise text right up to the present day, and the large pictures and detailed narrative make for an engaging read.

Buy Ferrari: 75 years here

67. Swedish Boost Mafia keyfob (£9.99)

This one is aimed primarily at Volvo enthusiasts, who can subtly display their passion for the firm’s warbling five-cylinder engines with this head-gasket keyfob, from the superbly named British firm Swedish Boost Mafia.

Two variants of the £9.99 fob are available, one with engraved cylinders and the other with holes, as well as a host of other Volvo-themed accessories. 

Buy the Swedish Boost Mafia keyfob here

68. Project Therapy Design pencil-holder (£30.88)

Working from home has triggered an arms race of office decor, and this funky pencil-holder in the style of a Weber 48 carburetor could bring some character to someone’s home office this Christmas.

It’s produced by Volkswagen accessory-maker Project Therapy Design, but we think any classic enthusiast would surely appreciate stowing their stationery in its (gasoline-free) trumpets.

Buy the Project Therapy Design pencil-holder here

69. Auto Junk metal sign (£12)

Here’s a not-so-subtle Christmas gift idea for the classic car enthusiast in your life.

Whether in a home office or workshop, these automotive-style signs, available in both ‘clean’ and ‘distressed’ designs, can be bought online in multiple sizes, rather than hunted for at autojumbles.

Classic marque crests, road signs and motorsport-related pieces are available, starting at £12 for a 30x20cm aluminum sign with optional pre-drilled holes.

Buy an Auto Junk metal sign here

70. T-Lab sweatshirt (£59)

With winter in full swing, outdoor classic car events demand more layers to keep us warm.

What better way to keep off the chill as the centenary of Le Mans approaches than the Endurance 24 sweatshirt from T-Lab?

Finished in dark blue, the UK-made garment features a striking ‘24’ logo, in a nod towards the famous race in the French countryside.

C&SC’s Damon Cogman can vouch it was still working at 10pm as the GT40s crossed the line at the Spa Six Hours back in October.

Buy the T-Lab Endurance 24 sweatshirt here

71. Hot Wheels Team Transport (£17.99)

A great gift for big and small kids alike.

Hot Wheels has been producing some brilliant mini models recently, some of our favorites being a set of period car transporters.

It’s a difficult choice between a Jaguar E-type Lightweight, Mercedes-Benz 300SL, Porsche 356 and Fords Mustang, Galaxie and Torino, all with suitable haulers. But our pick is this Datsun Fairlady Z on a Sakura Sprinter.

Buy Hot Wheels’ Sakura Sprinter here

72. Racing in the Dark (£20)

Give this book to someone this Christmas and they can relive the epic tale of how Bentley fought to put its name on the motor-racing map.

Plus, with the centenary of Le Mans on the horizon, now is a great time for anyone to brush-up on their knowledge of the famous endurance race.

Racing in the Dark is filled with tales of triumph and tragedy, and makes a fantastic read for any motorsport enthusiast.

Buy Racing in the Dark here

73. Silverstone Distillery gin and vodka (£40 each)

Located just a stone’s throw away from the famous circuit, Silverstone Distillery aims to draw upon the area’s rich history to put its inaugural gin and vodka on the map.

The Heritage No1 Oak Rested Gin is soft and warm, with oaky tones which you may usually associate with whisky.

The Heritage No2 Smoked Wild Apple Vodka is great as well. The apple creates a fruity taste which isn’t too sweet, and is accompanied nicely by smoky undertones.

There is also a range of fruity gins available, such as lychee and lemon, strawberry and elderflower, plus blueberry and acai.

Buy Silverstone Distillery gin and vodka here

74. Personalized Haynes manual (£35)

We all know and love Haynes manuals, which have helped keep many a classic on the road, which is why we think these personalized editions could make a brilliant Christmas present.

There are 210 models to choose from, and all can be customised by uploading your own cover image and text.

Buy a personalized Haynes manual here