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HALLMARK KEEPSAKE

2 If the Chevy Nova for your Christmas tree, check out the range of 250-odd bits and bobbles from Hallmark. There’s a range of classics including Camaros, Ford pickups from the 50s, Thunderbirds, Chev Belairs, Buicks and Mustangs. Even a hot-rod with Mickey Mouse. And Lightning McQueen bit.ly/2TzdiV1

FESTIVE CLOBBER

Forty Horse Customs has a range of festive tee shirts to have you looking sharp at the family or car club bash. Show ‘em your favourite car brand on a high-quality Merry Christmas tee shirt, coffee mug or phone cover. The original designs feature big Saint Nick on board and all have a retro theme plus a message of merriment. There is even a kids’ range so you can all dress up. They also print to your design and offer a quick turnaround. Check them out at bit.ly/2B2lmqr

MUSTANG TREE

Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a revving and illuminated, limited edition Ford Mustang tabletop Christmas tree. Show your love for the world’s most popular muscle car. Twenty LED lights bring it to life and on the artist’s canvas shell, five superbly painted pony cars from its fabled history. Each boasts chrome-like finishes. It’s also a licenced Mustang product and limited to 120 units, with each hand numbered. So like the Mustang itself, it’s a collectible. bradford.com.au/ mustang-tree-bge.html

WHEELS

American Racing Custom Wheels is the place to shop for a new set of wheels for your classic or daily driver. One of their most popular wheels is the Torq Thrust that will suit most cars and most eras. Superbly crafted in single and two-piece castaluminium these wheels will set you apart from the rest. They are available in sizes from 14 to 22 inches and can be ordered with chrome, black, or grey spokes in gloss and satin finishes. wheelprosaustralia.com.au

TOURING CAR HIGHLIGHTS

This will get you out of painting the house or cleaning up the shed for a few days. It’s the boxed set of DVDs of the Australian Touring Car season highlights from 1997 to 2006. Some of the best racing was seen in this period including Brocky’s final years as a regular runner behind the wheel. These action packed videos show the evolution of the cars and teams over a decade and the young talent that are today’s superstars. These DVDs capture the very best of each season of racing. bit.ly/2B0TjHB

RETRO CAP

Automobilia Superstore is the ideal place to give the credit card a workout. If you can’t find the ideal gift for yourself or someone else, you ain’t trying hard enough. There’s memorabilia, signs, model cars, neon signs, keyrings, and much more. Most come in a cool retro look and include favourite brands like Golden Fleece, Esso, Holden, Ford, Ampol and BP, plus most auto brands. automobiliasuperstore.com