The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
6 Top treats for car-mad dads
Father’s Day is fast approaching. Find the ideal present for your motoring-mad dad with this handy gift guide
A place on the starting grid may be out of most people’s budget, though fortunately for dad, Porsche’s latest bit of merchandise can bring a flavour of the track to the comfort of home. The Martini Racing bathrobe is kitted out with the iconic blue and red striping, with a subtle Porsche logo featuring on the waistband. It might seem pricey, but it certainly costs less than a motorsport career...
Dads can be tough to buy for. Unless you’ve got a spare few million in the bank to purchase that vintage sports car he’s had his eye on, finding a thoughtful yet affordable Father’s Day gift can be tricky.
Socks and a new wallet are standard go-to choices, but if your dad is a real petrolhead, then you’re in luck.
There is a whole world of practical and fun gift ideas out there for car and motorbike lovers, and there is still time to pick out something he’ll love before Father’s Day this Sunday.
Whether he likes tinkering about under the bonnet with every tool under the sun, or prefers polishing every nook and cranny so it gleams like new, there’s sure to be something on this list to suit his taste.
And we’ve covered all budgets, too, so you can forget any excuses about not having enough pocket money...
Morgan retro T-shirt, £21, www.morgan-motor.com Morgan is a company that knows a thing or two about retro styling. So it’ll come as no surprise that its range of clothing is impeccably retro, too. Plus, at £21, this T-shirt’s not going to break the bank either
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance your dad has a prized motor. No matter what he drives, he’s going to want to keep it in tip-top condition and this gift set for Autoglym packs everything to keep it looking fresh from the showroom, packing essential products for bodywork and wheel cleaning
Brighten up dad’s man cave with a stylish poster like this one