Great Gift Ideas for Your Car-Loving Dad, Perfect for Any Occasion

Well, you can't go wrong here. Even if you (or Dad) consider it a "gag gift," this is a corny-but-cool distressed design that doesn't cost a lot and sends the right message.

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The P´8938 Aviator is inspired by the design of the Porsche engine block. With a milled titanium backing element, each frame is assembled by hand. These Aviators also come in a classic hexagonal shape, the P´8937.

We chose the Bentley logo here, but you can choose the badging of almost any automobile maker for your favorite car lover. These cocktail glasses are etched with the logo of your choice and the accent is hand painted in either gold or platinum. Pint glasses are also available.

Finally, a golf bag that doesn't take over the whole dang trunk. This lightweight, easy-to-carry bag from Sunday Golf weighs just 1.95 pounds on its own and can fit up to 6-7 clubs comfortably. It's perfect for a quick, impromptu evening round, the driving range, or on the executive course.

Chances are, your old man already has a Leatherman in his arsenal—heck, it's probably in his pocket right now—but this is the latest upgrade to Leatherman's most popular multi-tool.

Leather driving gloves were originally designed more than a century ago to protect drivers from cold metal steering wheels or their splintery wooden counterparts. Nowadays, they're more of an aesthetic accessory, but who cares? This cognac-colored pair from Riparo is a nice, affordable choice.

We've liked Casio wristwear for a long time, and this Aviator chronograph is a great entry-level piece. It's super-affordable, too. The face is a bit busy, but the orange hands help you see the important stuff. Various functions allow you to calculate percentages and convert miles per hour to kilometers per hour, which can be handy for car folk. If Dad loves watches, this is the chronograph to get him.

Some will call it a "granddad cap" but there's a reason these driving caps are perfect behind the wheel. Tweedy herringbone fabric with subtle checks adds to the classic look of a driving cap designed with fold-down ear-warmer flaps lined in fleece for brisk days.

With a removable pocket clip for quick access and secure storage, the Carter is there when Dad needs it and hidden when he doesn't. The super-sharp, corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction ensures it’ll be at the ready for decades.

This medium roast whole bean coffee comes in an awesome retro can and embodies the gritty spirit of the Le Mans-winning GT40s. Perfect for those early Saturday mornings when dads thrive.

If your dad is a fan of old-school off-roading, this Lego set is the one to buy. The Land Rover Classic Defender 90 comes equipped with everything needed to explore the bush—or, you know, the bushes in your yard—including traction mats, extra gas canisters, and a jack. This will keep Pops busy for hours.

Dad can keep that coffee in his new Yeti Rambler. The 20oz thermos keeps colds cold and hots hot. The lid utilizes magnets to contain spills, and it fits into standard cupholders perfectly.

Memorialize your dad's favorite car with a custom watercolor portrait from Etsy. Just send in a picture of that car and watch it come back as a great decoration for any wall.

With both a magnet and light, this handy device may seem superfluous—but when Dad really needs it, it's going to be his lifesaver, It makes seeing and snagging small nuts, bolts, washers, screws, and even keys easier than ever, especially if they fall in hard to reach places. It's useful when working on the engine, repairing, fixing, plumbing, camping, hiking, fishing, boating, HVAC, or working in the house/ garage/ workshop

Designed to be folded for use as a mechanics stool, or unfolded for use as a creeper. The padded bed gives Dad extra comfort where it counts. It features six swivel casters and a heavy-duty frame that supports up to 300 lbs.

Every guy needs a waxed trucker jacket, and Flint and Tinder makes the perfect fall top layer. It's constructed with weather-resistant Martexin 7-ounce sailcloth from New Jersey, which will only get better with age. and wear. It fits like a blanket, and comes lined in your choice of flannel, wool, or quilted. Designed, cut, sewn, and constructed in Los Angeles, it's available in eight autumn-ready colors and in sizes from XS to 3XL.

You can't go wrong with some vintage auto signs; your dad's man cave needs some classic decoration. This pack comes with five signs to choose from—or hang them all!

This entry-level drone is a great way to kick-start your dad's next hobby. Featuring advanced GPS functions such as Follow Me and a 2K UHD 120-degree FOV adjustable FPV camera, the robotic whirly-bird fits neatly into a handy backpack.

This helpful car vacuum uses a lithium-ion battery for suction on the go—perfect for gathering up all of those Baconator crumbs. It was our top pick in our test of car vacs. See more recommendations at the link below.

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