Trying to find that special present for the motoring guy or gal who appears to have everything can be quite a teaser, but one the ever-expanding line-up of Motoring Classics items might just solve for you.
HERITAGE GLOVES
Allow your friend or loved one to ‘feel the wheel’ like never before with a pair of Heritage classic leather driving gloves. Available in all regular sizes and finished in the choice of black or dark brown, they are priced at a very affordable £29.95.
In addition to its very popular suitcases, Motoring Classics offers a hand-crafted 32-litre travel bag. Produced in soft calf leather and complete with full length zip, shoulder strap and reinforced corners, it can be ordered in black or brown and adorned with either the MG or Austin-Healey logo. £199.50.
The perfect stocking presents, these smart, quality rings have leather fobs available in either brown or black and embossed with MG, Triumph or Austin-Healey logos. £9.50.
Arguably a classic car owner’s best friend is his/her mobile phone – the first item we all now reach for when stranded or in danger. That’s all well and good if the phone’s battery is still charged. Enter the Discovery, a light, compact charger that will recharge a standard mobile phone three to four times. It’s also compatible with iPhones, eReaders, Sat/NAVs, iPods, MP3 Players etc. £45.
TEX MIRRORS AND WIPERS
The renowned Tex brand is these days owned by British Motor Heritage and the quality mirror and wipers products are manufactured on site at the company’s headquarters in Witney, Oxfordshire. The classic mirror range includes fitments for wing, door and quarterlight as well as some replacement glasses, while that for wipers comprises arms and blades and a selection of related washer products. A wide selection of items covering cars from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.
Solve the problem of eating on any outing with a traditional Farnham wicker picnic hamper. Prices from £150.