10 Gift Ideas for Car Enthusiasts
Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? The Car Guide presents 10 gift ideas for car enthusiasts both young and young at heart.
These products cover a wide price range—from $25 to $600—so you can find one that fits your budget.
Playmobil Back to the Future DeLorean
One of Playmobil’s latest kits is inspired by the iconic Back to the Future trilogy. It includes the time-travelling DeLorean along with Marty McFly, Doc Brown and even his dog Einstein. There are also props like a flux capacitor, plutonium cores and Marty’s skateboard.
Price: $72.99 on Amazon
LEGO Technic Mclaren Senna GTR
The McLaren Senna GTR is a car unlike any other. And this awesome LEGO Technic toy version is equally impressive. Check out the V8 engine with moving pistons, iconic dihedral doors that open, plus authentic graphics and colours, just like on the real car. Steer using the wheel, then put the model on display where it’s sure to draw many admiring glances.
Price: $69.99 on the LEGO website
LEGO Technic Ferrari 488 GTE AF Corse #51
With amazing attention to detail, this 1,677-piece LEGO set is a true expression of Ferrari’s endurance racer from the World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans. Features include front and back suspension, opening doors, a V8 engine with moving pistons and a steering wheel that steers the car. Original stickers and authentic colours add the perfect finish to this epic model. Just like the Senna GTR, however, it’s available starting January 1, 2021.
Price: $229.99 on the LEGO website
Mazda Efini RX-7 Model Car 1/24 Tamiya by Tamiya
The Mazda RX-7 is a legendary coupe and this 1:24-scale plastic model car makes for hours of building fun. It’s about 20 centimetres long. Glue and paint are not included, mind you, so you need to buy those items separately.
Price: $44.95 on Amazon
Meguiar’s Hybrid Ceramic Liquid Wax
Car enthusiasts love a shiny-looking ride with proper protection against scratches and the elements. Our car care expert Marc-André Gauthier will tell you this liquid wax offers excellent value. Just remember not to apply it in cold temperatures.
Price: $25.61 on Amazon
Porsche 911 Flat-Six Boxer Engine Model Kit
The perfect gift for aspiring mechanics. This 1:4-scale Porsche 911 engine (44.7 x 14.3 x 32.5 cm) has a clear plastic case so you can see all the components at work once you’re finished—pistons, tie rods, crankshaft, valves, spark plugs and everything.
Price: $270 on Amazon
Le Guide de l’auto 2021
The Car Guide’s French version comes with an annual book offering reviews for every new model available in Canada. The 2021 edition also includes two comparison tests, an overview of Ferrari’s supercars and a detailed history of the Manic GT, Quebec’s first and only series-produced car.
Price: $35
Diecast Volkswagen Multivan Norev
Volkswagen vans are timeless. If you know an owner or a fan of these vehicles, a 1:18-scale 1990 model will make a great gift. Norev’s creations boast superb finish and attention to detail.
Price: $73.99 USD on eBay
Dashcam
Dashcams are seemingly everywhere these days. A helpful device to have in the event of a collision or dispute, no wonder so many drivers choose to install one in their car or truck. High-end models have both forward- and rearward-facing cameras, Wi-Fi connectivity and remote operation.
Price: $90-$600
Subaru Experience on Ice
You can’t escape snow in Canada, so why not make the most of it by taking an advanced winter driving lesson? Mecaglisse’s Winter Driving Experience will put you behind the wheel of a 315-horsepower Subaru WRX for a half-day of fun and learning under the supervision of seasoned instructors. Participants must 21 or older.
Price: $369