CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE 2018
No matter what your budget, there are plenty of gifts that classic fans will love this year
GIFT IDEAS UNDER £20 Art Deco Coaster £3.99 each
Brooklands Museum has teamed up with Hemingway Design on an exclusive range of merchandise, and these lovely coasters are the ideal stocking filler. The art deco design is inspired by that found on race programmes and signs used at the circuit’s race meetings during the 1930s. We can’t think of a classier way to protect surfaces from a hot brew. 01932 857381 brooklandsmuseum.co.uk
MG – Made in Abingdon £14.99
A good book isn’t just for Christmas and this is guaranteed to keep someone engrossed well after the festivities are over. The nostalgic publication provides a wonderful insight into the Abingdon factory between 1929 and 1980, and it all comes courtesy of the people who worked there, from management to production line workers. A mustread for all MG fans! (Veloce Publishing. Written by Bob Frampton. ISBN 978-1-78711-268-1) 01235 555552 shop.mgcc.co.uk
Land Rovers Across the World
This will be a cracking present for anyone fascinated by Landies. The 100-minute documentary is packed with archive footage from the earliest days of the Series 1 to the latest models. You also get to enjoy images of rare versions of the classic mud-plugger as well as vehicles operating across the world. 01625 520322 motorgifts.co.uk
4 Car SOS Flat Cap £19.95
You’ll certainly know the name of Fuzz Townshend, and if you head over to his Classic Oils website you’ll find all manner of useful tools, lubricants and other classic-related fluids. But with Fuzz famed for his hats, we love this flat cap from the merchandise range. Available in one size that should fit almost everyone, the grey herringbone material looks very smart and it is fully lined as well as featuring an embroidered Car SOS logo. If you want to keep the chill off in your own workshop, this is perfect. 01869 227062 classic-oils.net
5 Classic Car Mugs £19.99
You can never have enough mugs, and with extra visitors over the Xmas holidays classic fans will be well prepared. In fact, they’ll appreciate their brew all year round when it’s served in these, each one featuring a classic British motor from Jaguar, Aston Martin, Morgan and MG. Presented in a gift box, they are dishwasher- and microwave-safe, and are a bit of a bargain, we reckon. 01625 520322 motorgifts.co.uk
GIFT IDEAS FROM £20 TO £50 6 Prescott Ales £20
Christmas is the perfect time for a little tipple, so these lovely ales are sure to go down a treat. Inspired by the legendary hill climb course and home of the Bugatti Owners’ Club, the three 500ml bottles are presented in a gift box and you get a ‘Grand Prix’ full-bodied ale while ‘Chequered Flag’ and
‘ Track Record’ are a bit lighter. And don’t recycle the empties – the labels are lovely, too. 01865 883061 meandmycar.co.uk
7 Elite Rechargeable Head Torch £20.99
From working in a gloomy garage over winter to emergency roadside repairs at night, a head torch should be part of any classic owner’s kit. Prices vary widely but this one is cracking value and the LED bulbs last for more than 100,000 hours. You’ll get five hours use in 350 lumen high mode and 10 hours at 150 lumens, so it’s ample for most jobs. The adjustable strap and tough, polycarbonate lens are pluses, and a mains charger is included. 0800 977 4242 toolbank.com
8 Headlight Restoration Kit £28.95
A problem that can afflict modern classics is headlight covers going dull and cloudy, the most common cause being UV light degradation. It’s unsightly and compromises light output, so this kit is perfect for returning them back to perfect condition and comes with everything you need – there’s a bottle of polish and a polishing tool, two restoration pads, and a micro-fibre towel. Effective and easy to use, it’ll prove useful throughout the year to keep your lights in tip-top condition. 01924 455507 motorgeek.co.uk
9 40-Piece Bit Set £41.42
If you own a classic then you’ve probably discovered that all manner of different fixings are used, so this quality set from Kamasa is a useful addition to the tool chest. Alongside a pair of adaptors in 1/2-inch and 3/8 sizes, you get a comprehensive set of hex, spline, and star bits, which are finished in tough chrome-vanadium steel. Packed in a handy storage case, the set is great value as you can pay much more for rival products. 01926 815000 toolconnection.co.uk
10 Austin Allegro 1100 Print £45
We love Graeme Jenner’s detailed prints, and while all manner of marques and models are available, we’re rather taken with one of his latest. The Allegro has taken a bit of a bashing over the years but we all know that it’s a great value and characterful classic, so why not celebrate that with this wonderful image? Each one includes technical details and can be personalised with an owner’s name and car registration number, and the (bargain) price includes three different sizes of print. 01323 845111 classiccarportraits.co.uk
GIFT IDEAS FROM £50 TO £100 11 Lancia Stratos Print £65
Guy Allen’s art work is a firm favourite here at CCW, so we’re sure that the classic car fan in your life will be thrilled with this. A fine addition to any garage or office, it features the Lancia Stratos on the Col de Turini, with the car painted in the evocative Alitalia livery, so it’s perfect for enthusiasts of classic rallying. The paper quality is superb and each print – just 200 are available – is signed and numbered. In A2 size, it comes unframed. info@guyallen-art.com guyallen.co.uk
12 Mach 2 Afternoon Tea £75p/p
If you know a classic car nut who also appreciates historic aircraft then this is a superb gift, and it also happens to involve a trip to the brilliant Brooklands Museum. Exploring its very own Concorde – which often appears in our event reports from the museum – is always exciting, but this package involves a welcome reception, champagne served on the plane, a detailed look inside, all finished off with afternoon tea. Participants receive a signed certificate, too. 01932 857381 brooklandsmuseum.co.uk
13 Vintage Folding Chairs £69 each
The classic 1940s/1950s industrial design of these Simplex chairs has made them rather collectable, and we reckon they will make a great addition to any workshop or car owner’s den. The price is certainly tempting, and we also like the weathered look and evocative ‘Shell’ lettering, but bear in mind that they are only available for collection and not posting or shipping. A pretty stylish way to seat extra guests over the holidays, though. 0116 279 3475 vintagemotoring-uk.com
14 Sidekick Detailer Car Dryer £99
Full-size units prove a bit bulky for intricate jobs, so this hand-held dryer is just the ticket. Perfect for tackling smaller areas like wheels, windows and the engine bay, it weighs just 3lb and features a 1.3hp motor that can shift 18,000 feet of warm, filtered air per minute. That’s plenty for most tasks and the unit comes with a long power cord and a two-year warranty. And there’s a special offer for CCW readers – use code CCW1118 before Wednesday 12 December and get a three-foot extension hose included in the price. 020 8445 6811 cardryers.co.uk
15 Porsche 911 Print €109
This new print features a classic Porsche 911, the model depicted being an early one as seen with the chrome horn grilles below the headlights and Fuchs wheels. Printed on high-quality paper, it measures 40x50cm and is mounted behind glass, in a black or silver frame. Just 100 reproductions are available. +49 (0)6201 17430 ulis-racing-legends.de