Automotive gifts for the holiday season

It’s that time of year again, Christmas puddings and decorations are at the local supermarket as we race toward the holiday season. And while it’s a great time to catch-up with loved ones and celebrate the year that was, buying the right presents for your family and friends can be challenging. Which is why we’re going to help, offering you some ideas that should cater to any of your car-loving, loved ones. There’s something here for everyone, regardless of budget.

Scuderia Ferrari replica team shirt

Formula One racing is more popular than ever but did you know that Shell has been a part of the sport’s fabric since the early days? It has long been a major partner and supplier to Scuderia Ferrari, helping the famed Italian brand achieve many track successes. There’s plenty of merchandise to choose from these days, but one of the coolest for any die-hard fan is replica team apparel. You can look like your favourite driver and feel a part of the team in this replica team shirt, featuring all the right logos and made from high-quality cotton for maximum comfort.

Supercar drive day or 4WD off-road driver training

While buying a supercar

or a go-anywhere off-roader is a nice thought, it’s probably out of most people’s typical Christmas budget, but that doesn’t mean you can’t buy your special someone the experience of what it’s like to own one. There are numerous operations around the country that allow you to pay for a memorable driving experience in something either exotic or adventurous. It could be an off-road driving course, an open-road cruise in a Ferrari, Porsche or similar, or perhaps they’d prefer to go around a racetrack. Search what’s available in your local area to find an experience that may only last a day but may be a memory of a lifetime.

Shell V-Power Racing Ford Mustang model

Shell and Dick Johnson Racing share one of the longest partnerships in Australian sport, dating back more than 30 years. During that time the touring car legend has won the famous Bathurst 1000 race twice in Shell-backed Fords. These days, Johnson is no longer behind the wheel but his team continues to race on. For your racing-obsessed family or friends a model car is always a great gift. Dick Johnson Racing sells several on its website, including its 2022 Shell V-Power Racing Team Ford Mustang, driven by Will Davison and Anton De Pasquale, and the special 2022 Bathurst Livery limited edition.

Shell Coles Express gift card

The Shell Coles Express gift card is the ideal gift for that someone you just don’t know what to get them. Why? Because it’s incredibly flexible and can be tailored to whatever amount you want to give. You can choose exactly how much money you want to spend and that can be uploaded to the card. The recipient can use it for either fuel (which is sure to be popular with someone on the road a lot) or in Coles Express shops around Australia. They can either be bought in stores or ordered online, which makes Christmas shopping even easier.

Lego Land Rover Classic Defender 90

Lego isn’t just for kids any more, in fact this classic Land Rover comes with an over-18 warning. That’s because it contains more than 2300 pieces and allows you to customise your Lego creation with the classic look or full adventure spec. It’s an ideal present for the car-loving tinkerer in your house, measuring 32cm long and 16cm wide, it’s a huge display piece that will sit proudly on any coffee table.

Don’t like Land Rovers? There are plenty of other cars to choose from; a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, the 2022 Ford GT supercar, Peugeot’s radical 9X8 Le Mans racing car or the McLaren F1 machine.

Baby Porsche

For the younger car lovers, why not get them their first wheels for Christmas? And why not do it in style with their first Porsche.

The Baby Porsche is feet-powered rather than petrol-powered, but your child will love rolling around and learning the joy of having the wind in their wispy hair.

At $398.55 it’s not a cheap toy, but it’s a very affordable Porsche. It includes some premium features, too, including functional headlights and taillights, a non-slip steering wheel and soft seat as well as “whisper-quiet” tyres, which is music to the ears of any parent.

Tag Heuer Formula 1 watch

Tag Heuer and Formula 1 have been entwined for decades, with the prestigious watchmaker a long-time partner for many teams. The latest collaboration between the two parties is this striking chronograph. It features a blue dial and a tachymeter scale that takes inspiration from the glamorous racing series. Being a Tag Heuer, and costing $2650, it’s crafted from high-quality materials, including scratch-proof sapphire crystal, and is finished with a bold orange band. Might be best for McLaren fans, then.

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