The Ultimate 2024 Holiday Gift Guide For Car Enthusiasts

Classic Car and Truck Diecast Replicas

For the car collector that wants to own them all, realistic diecast model cars and trucks are the perfect solution. No regular maintenance or garage space required, these limited edition 1:18 scale replicas by Autoworld are detailed depictions of the real thing. The long list of available models include dream cars like the 1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee, 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396, 1970 Buick GS Stage 1, the chrome-adorned 1957 Plymouth Fury, and a 1968 Chevrolet C10 pickup.

Chemical Guys Car Care Kits

A big part of collector and classic car ownership is keeping your pride and joy clean with a sparkling sheen. Chemical guys offers an endless array of car wash and detailing kits to fit any enthusiast’s needs. Their main car cleaning kit, said to be the best kit with a wash bucket, includes a grit guard insert to avoid dirt contamination during the wash along with gel wheel cleaner, Super Suds car wash shampoo, a wash a gloss combination, anti-scratch drying spray, an anti-scratch wash mitt, and drying towel.

Add a little fun into the mix with the TORQ foam cannon snow foamer kit, which includes three premium super bubbly soaps. Any car show-goer will appreciate a quality stock of detailing products to stash in their vehicle’s trunk.

For the cars that are restricted to storage over the winter months or require a light wash, the complete waterless wash and detail kit will do the trick.

2025 Automotive Calendars

Regardless of the ability to carry a calendar wherever you go on your phone, keeping a paper calendar featuring full-color images at home or in the office is hard to beat. Turning the crisp pages to reveal the next month’s new image gives your space an instant update. Exceptional calendars portray eye-catching images that also work as conversation pieces, such as the latest 2025 calendar collection offered by Hemmings.

Antigravity Batteries Portable Micro Jump Starters

We’ve all done it, left the car lights or radio on for too long while a vehicle isn’t running, just to try to start it and hear the empty “tick” sound of a starter that has no juice. A quality jump starter will ensure you or your loved ones will never get stranded again. With options ranging from an entry-level power supply starting at $199.99 to the latest heavy-duty micro starter for $249.99, the Antigravity Battery company offers dependable jump starters in a small, portable package.

Garmin Catalyst Driving Performance Optimizer

Have a racer in your family that is passionate about perfecting their driving skills? The Garmin Catalyst Driving Performance Optimizer will make them feel like a pro driver in no time. Drivers of all levels can use the optimizer as a “coach”. The device mounts in the car’s cockpit and gathers performance data, gives real-time audible cues, and offers immediate session analysis to show key areas for improvement.

Bouncie GPS Car Tracker

Vehicle theft is on the rise and the easiest way to keep tabs on your favorite vehicle(s) is by installing a GPS car tracker like this one made by Bouncie. Also handy for parents of new drivers, the GPS Car tracker helps to locate the car via Google Maps and also gives real-time notifications in the event of an accident.

For IPhone users, Apple AirTags, tracking devices developed by Apple, are another excellent option and do not require monthly data subscriptions.

Garmin Mini Dash Cam 57

A dash cam can serve as an invaluable tool for drivers by recording incidents on the road and providing valuable evidence for settling insurance claims or legal disputes. The Garmin Mini Dash Cam 57 is one of the most discreet dash cams available, but its small size doesn’t take away from its video quality or data storage capabilities. Its wide 140-degree lens records clear 1440p HD video while voice control allows for hands-free operation.

Automotive Art Prints

Dazzling décor and automobilia such as these limited-edition automotive art prints by acclaimed automotive artist Jim Gerdom. These art prints are produced from original drawings by acclaimed automotive artist Jim Gerdom. Each print measures 12-inches by 24-inches, is printed on archival paper and is signed and numbered by the artist.

Hemmings is also offering prints of their favorite car images. Each image is printed on satin photo paper and offered in two sizes for easy framing.

Automotive Themed Puzzles

Puzzles are still in, and are a great way to disconnect from the digital devices for a few hours of relaxing fun. This 1,000 piece

Route 66 puzzle is the best way to get your kicks on Route 66 without leaving the comfort of home. Or, choose this this colorful collection of license plates from around the United States as the ultimate puzzle challenge. Once completed, applying coat of Mod Podge to hold it all together will turn the puzzle into wall art.

Automotive Air Fresheners

For newer daily driver vehicles or modern collector cars, the Aera Go Car Diffuser offers the most versatility when it comes to air freshening. It plugs into your car’s USB port and offers 10 different strength settings. There are a bunch of smells to choose from, and each capsule lasts up to 350 hours.

For an air freshener that is still modern but doesn’t require a plug-in, the hand-crafted Drift.co fresheners are made with sustainable materials and clean fragrance oil blends.

BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBD-II Scanner

Have a tinkerer or mechanic in the family? An up to date OBD-II Scanner is an irreplaceable diagnostics tool that will help reveal what vehicle warning lights are trying to say. The BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBD-II Scanner includes a user-friendly app that provides access to insightful diagnostic guidance and facilitates easy access to codes, tests, and data, including model-specific features and battery reset procedures. Since it is Bluetooth capable, the app benefits from consistent updates, ensuring up-to-date information.

Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station

If long road trips, weekend track events, or camping vacations are in the future, you may consider a Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station. Voted the best portable power station by Popular Mechanics when it comes to size vs. power, this power station is capable of fully charging with solar panels (purchased separately) or can be charged via a normal outlet, and it can power pretty much anything, from an electric cooler to power tools.

Books About Cars

Most car nuts love anything automotive related, including a good read. Books like 365 Sports Cars You Must Drive, Secrets of the Barn Find Hunter, HEMI Muscle 70 Years, and Classic Car Museums can all be found here.

Ford v Ferrari Movie, The Ultimate Collector’s Edition

The Ford v Ferrari movie ranks among the greatest motorsports movies of all time.

The film is based on a true story in automotive history, when Ford and Ferrari battled it out in the most grueling car race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, in the 1960s. Now available as a collector’s edition, which includes 4K Ultra HD and Blu-Ray discs as well as a digital copy, works as a great stocking stuffer.

Mark Haskins Lacorsa Grand Prix Racing Game

Taking a break from bright screens to engage in this racing board game will be the gift that keeps on giving. The Mark Haskins Lacorsa Grand Prix Racing Game sends players on a classic Grand Prix–style race filled with twists and turns. Just like real racing, quick thinking, strategy, tactics, and bluffing all come into play with this game, and sometimes a competitor will win out of sheer good luck. The set includes an artsy wooden race track, racing cards, a six-sided die, and cool Formula 1 playing pieces.

Xtreme Xperience Track Day

Make super car driving fantasies come true with an unforgettable real-life experience behind the wheel of powerful sports cars such as a Porsche 911 or Ferrari 488 GTB. It almost seems too good to be true, but the folks at Xtreme Xperience offer track days behind the wheel of a wide range of supercars. Even better yet is they can come to you: the Xtreme Experience track days are available at more than 40 epic driving destinations nationwide.

Automotive Apparel

An automotive gift list wouldn’t be complete without car themed apparel. The Hemmings store offers many different designs in the form of hats, jackets, sweatshirts and t-shirts, featuring everything from cool classic cars, vintage vehicles and muscle machines.

Holiday music won’t stop playing in your head? Cruise over to the Hemmings store for more automotive gift ideas for the car people in your life, or treat yourself, too!