Appreciation for the Auto-Loving Pops: Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Car Lovers

This is one of our favorite times of year: the weather has warmed up, we are celebrating savvy and inspirational young graduates, and it’s a wonderful time to hit the pavement! We love to talk about cars and tech features so much here that we also don’t want to forget to mention the most special influences in our lives, and our dads are worth a shout-out for raising us all up right. Here’s a complete look at the best Father’s Day gift ideas for your loved ones.

Father’s Day gift ideas for car lovers

We wanted to make sure that we highlighted several great gifts for dad this year, especially if cars are one of his inspirations and sources of happiness. While some fathers can be a bit difficult to shop for, there are some ideas that can easily be a bit more satisfying then the same old belt or tie. On top of these suggestions that are ideal for anyone who’s a bit horsepower obsessed, it’s always best to spend a bit of time with your dad, and enjoy a nice leisurely drive!

Leatherman Multi Wave Tool Plus:

Your dad most likely already has a Leatherman in his tool arrangement, but this is the latest and greatest upgrade to the brand’s popular multi-tool. It features needlenose and regular pliers, premium replaceable wire cutters, an electrical crimper, wire stripper, spring-action scissors, a ruler, a can opener, large and small bit screwdrivers, and more. Every dad will jump on the chance to help in a handyman situation, and this one fits the bill for a car lover as well.

Porsche Design Aviator Sunglasses:

Your dear old dad has most definitely helped you out many times in a pinch, so keeping the sun out of his eyes is the least you can do! The P’8938 Aviator draws inspiration from the design of the Porsche’s engine block, backed by milled titanium. Each frame is hand-assembled, and these glasses are so sweet that they won the German Design award in 2022. Innovative VISION DRIVE Polarized XTR lens technology contributes to this premium pair’s stability and precision.

Le Mans Driving Coffee:

This Le Mans Driving Coffee is perfect for the very early Saturday morning when you may have been sleeping in and dad had already crawled out of bed for a drive. Only the bravest and toughest drivers make it through this very demanding Le Mans endurance test, in a frenzy at the helm for an entire day. This memorable brew draws inspiration from refinement and extreme endurance, and tastes best sipped just before sliding the keys into the ignition!

A few spins at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta:

Porsche injected more than a billion dollars into this amazing facility that offers a once-in-a-lifetime driving experience. On April 1st, 2023, the new West track section was unveiled which allows you to try your hand at some very tight turns and low friction passage. This location is so cool that it was the set of The Avengers headquarters in the movie series, and was designed by modern legends HOK Architecture. Here to give pops his proper pointers are pro drivers that will offer their expertise to make this experience one for the books.

Weather Tech Floor Liners:

We are quite sure that you remember very vividly the times when dad told you to not track mud into the house! No one wants their prized automobile to suffer a dirty interior either. Using lasers, these excellent floor liners offer premium protection. These segment-leading floor liners feature high density core materials and our expertly engineered resurfacing that works overtime to whittle the mess away from your shoes.

An Igloo Thermoelectric Iceless 28-40 Qt Electric Plug-in Cooler:

This excellent brand has been making extra durable coolers since the late 1960s, and this one will be perfect for the next special time you and dad get to spend together! It can hold up to 3212 oz cans and keep them optimally chilledat a frosty 36 degrees F. It’s got a swing-up bale handle with a comfort grip, making it a snap to carry directly out to the lake or impromptu tailgate party. It runs like a champ on your cigarette lighter to cool without ice if you need even more space.

Shinola Rambler 600 Watch:

When the quite talented Craig Breedlove skillfully brought a land vehicle up to 400 mph, he successfully smashed a world record. Two days later, he went against all odds and clocked and out of this world 500 mph! Just one year later he was the first to break 600 mph, and this is what this great-looking wrist piece commemorates. It’s made of beautiful titanium, and features a stopwatch and tachymetric scale.

The Covercraft Weathershield HP Car Cover:

Dad was the first one to tell you that properly taking care of your car is a full-time job! Since he always wants to keep his vehicle in excellent condition, this is the most reliable indoor and outdoor protection on the market. The solution-dyed fibers allow for top-notch color retention. And the breathable materials allow for optimal heat escape. This winning form of protection comes custom-tailored to your model, and is available in several very cool colors.

Stephen King’s “Christine”:

No, it’s not a how-to book, but this is a great gift for the car enthusiast that enjoys a thrilling escape from the daily drive! It’s a story about a very evil 1958 Plymouth Fury that is quite jealous and vengeful. Very nerdy Arnold Cunningham finds himself getting into much more than he bargained for as the car hastily gets revenge on anyone that dares stand in her path. This #1 national bestseller is a great one to bring home and become engrossed in while your vehicle of choice simmers down just a bit in the garage!

Concluding June’s Special Dad Memoir:

Are these selections good enough to share with the one that very well have introduced you to the love of turning a wrench? Let us know which Father’s Day gift ideas you think are superior in the comments below. Next, check out another article about some gifts to make the “designator of your DNA” enjoy his very special day.