Holiday Gift Guide for the Car Buff On Your List
The Holidays are here and we have a few ideas for what to get the gear-head or car-nut on your list. With a bit of help from the folks at eBay Motors, we’ve managed to find something for just about every budget, and for anyone, from the enthusiast to the everyman.
Apparel:
Don’t think a wallet will do for the car-fan in question? Why not a watch? This watch sports a design that mimics the rims on an AMG Mercedes.
Around the House:
Another unique gift idea is this iconic movie poster for Steve McQueen’s LeMans. The famous movie resonated with fans of cars, film and the Porsche-Ferrari rivalry.
Motorsport Fans:
Speaking of LeMans, your particular enthusiast might be a fan of motorsports. Think that a race watcher would be harder to find a gift for than a basketball or football fan? Think again, with these trinkets from the Inaugural Circuit of the Americas Formula 1 race.
Formula One fans might be feeling a bit left out, so why not spring for this hat celebrating this year’s Champion, Sebastian Vettel? It’s a fitting addition to a mantle, or race-fan’s head.
Model Cars:
A gear-head’s gift is incomplete unless cars are involved. There’s a large selection of scale model cars to find at eBay Motors, but we’ve managed to find a few important or interesting selections.
For those who respect the engineering prowess of the 1,000 hp Bugatti Veyron, there’s this display, for when Top Gear Magazine deemed the Veyron to be the car of the decade.
This display of the new Porsche Boxster and its predecessor is also interesting, showing the lineage of the German sportscar. Or there’s this model of the upcoming Porsche 918 Spyder, which is a highly anticipated supercar.
Movie fans will love this model of the BMW i8 which appeared in the latest Mission Impossible movie. And it doesn’t come with a miniature Tom Cruise figurine, so the interior is all exposed in its futuristic glory.
For the DIYer:
Some car cleaning equipment will also be appreciated, as most enthusiasts love to detail their own cars. There’s this quick kit filled with Meguiar’s products, or this buffing and polishing kit for bigger jobs. A pressure washer is also appreciated, especially for those who like to get salt and sand off their rides.
Another good idea is a service manual, to help get all the information on repairs and maintenance. There’s a huge list of manuals available on eBay, and some are expensive, like the OEM manuals from the manufacturer. To save some money consider a Haynes manual, like this one for the last generation C-Class.
Accessories:
Overall, there are more than a few options out there to please any car fan on your list. By now you should be well equipped to give your favourite car enthusiast a memorable holiday with some unique and useful gifts.
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