Here are the 8 best gifts for petrolhead fathers
It’s coming up to Father’s Day once more, so we’ve picked out eight of the best presents to give the car-mad dad
Father’s Day is shortly upon us, but what can you get for the petrolhead dad? We’ve come up with eight of the very best gifts at a variety of different price points for the car-mad Dad in your life.
Lego Bugatti Chiron
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With the Bugatti Chiron costing in excess of £2 million, this Lego version might be a slightly more obtainable option. Finished to 1:8 scale, this model features intricate features such as an eight-speed gearbox, and even a special key enabling you to switch the active rear wing from handling to top speed position.
It’s over five inches high and 22 inches long, so it’s certainly a big model. Prepare your dad for a long build time, however – it’s made up of 3,599 pieces.
Price: £329.99
Silverstone Track Day
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Yes, you could give your dad the option of doing a few laps of the famous Silverstone circuit in a Ferrari or Porsche, but where would the fun be in that? Why not give him the chance to lap his own car around the track?
You can purchase gift vouchers for just such an event, with a variety of dates available throughout the year.
Price: from £285 (depending on time of year)
SeaSucker Talon Bike Rack
If your father is two-wheels inclined, then the SeaSucker Talon bike rack is a great gift option. Rather than a conventional rack system, which relies on straps and ratchets, the Talon uses suction mounts to attach to the roof of the car.
It can be fitted in next to no time, and allows you to fit a bicycle safely to all manner of vehicles. All you need to do is remove the front wheel, and attach the bike to the two suction sections. Simple!
Price: from £281
Morgan Sweatshirt
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There are few British manufacturers as well-heralded as Morgan, and the little Malvern-based company now has a range of products designed for the enthusiast. This, a dark blue sweatshirt with the Morgan name emblazoned on the front, is a particularly stylish highlight.
It’s also available for a relatively decent price – particularly when you consider the cost that other manufacturers charge for associated clothing lines.
Price: £45.12
TentBox
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This is certainly at the top end of the price bracket – he’s certainly going to be one lucky dad if he gets this. The TentBox is a tent designed to fit atop any vehicle, allowing you to make camp anywhere you fancy stopping.
It’ll certainly mean you stand out at the campsite, and has enough room for 2-3 people to sleep. It even comes fully fitted with a memory foam mattress, as well as two panoramic windows at both the front and back.
Price: £1,650
Land Rover Defender Remote-Controlled car
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Ideal for use both on- and off-road, this chunky Defender remote-control car is ideal for those who want to live out their adventuring dreams without having to go too far. It’s got a range of up to 40 metres, and features ultra-grippy tyres too.
It’s even got a natty little roof rack for storing extremely small items but, most importantly, it’s orange – and that makes it even better as a potential present.
Price: £35.00
Autoglym Bodywork, Wheels and Interior Collection
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If your father is a motor-proud kind of person, then this is an ideal present. The Autoglym Bodywork, Wheels and Interior Collection contains everything you need to properly clean a car from top to bottom.
It’s packed with cleaning equipment, including shampoo conditioner, resin polish and wheel protector. It even comes with a sponge, a finishing cloth and a microfibre towel – so there’s really no need to buy anything else when it comes to cleaning.
Price: £69.50
Skoda Cycling Jersey
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Skoda’s got an impressive range of cycling equipment at the moment, and this cycling jersey from the Czech manufacturer is a particularly stylish addition. The brand does, of course, have a tie-in with legendary cyclist Bradley Wiggins, so this journey will easily shave minutes of your dad’s cycle times – probably.
It’s also a pretty decent price, and undercuts quite a lot of other jerseys on sale at the moment. Skoda is again offering excellent value for money – not just with its cars this time.
Price: £55
