From Scale Models to Tickets to F1 Races, Here are Top 10 Gift Ideas for Car Enthusiasts

While many of us are car guys out here, there will definitely come a time when you might have to give a gift to an auto enthusiast. The occasion can be anything from a birthday, an anniversary, a new car delivery or anything else. So here’s a list of the top 10 gifts for automotive enthusiasts, which would definitely put a smile on their face: 

Scale Models 

Price range: Rs 150 onwards 

From humble 1:64 Hot Wheels, to premium Autoart 1:18 replica models, there is a lot of choice when it comes to scale models. Some prefer to have a collection while others like to display a model in their homes or offices. These can be anything from your daily rides to special cars and even F1 cars! 

Dash Cams 

Price range: Rs 3500 onwards 

A dash cam has now become a key tool on the road. It not only helps you with proof in case of any incident, but is also quite handy to capture your memories. There are a wide range of products available in the market, suitable to any budget: from entry-level front cameras all the way to the top-of-the-line 4K dual front/rear units. 

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Lego Car Models

Price range: Rs 2000 onwards 

Revive the kid in a person by gifting them a Lego model, which offers everything from simple cars all the way to complex Technic models, which are quite involving and fun to build. And as they say, you can never go wrong with a Lego gift. Furthermore, multiple Legos can also be combined to make custom creations. There’s also a wide online community of AFOLs (Adult Fan of Lego) to help you out.

Self-Drive road trip / Off-road Sessions 

Price range: Rs 10000 onwards

Is your buddy a driving enthusiast? Then this one will be helpful as you can gift your pal a self-drive trip or a session to a local off-road club’s outings. This way, they might get to enjoy a new experience and could, in the future, join you for your road trips as well. Moreover, internationally, there are curated drive experiences on race tracks and supercars as well.

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Tickets to F1 Race / Other race events 

Price range: Rs 15000 onwards 

Is your auto enthusiast friend a big fan of racing? Then you should consider gifting him an F1 race ticket, which we bet he'll be super happy for. Sadly, F1 is no longer being hosted in India. That said, there are plenty of races in the Middle East and South East Asia which can be combined with a holiday. Closer to home, you can also look out for other motorsport events like MotoGP at the Buddh International Circuit and Formula E in Hyderabad. 

Driving Shoes

Price Range: Rs 4000 onwards 

A car enthusiast would like to have a maximum amount of car-branded things at home. And having car-themed shoes is a sure shot way to brighten up any car enthusiast’s day. Puma offers some nice motorsport-themed shoes, thanks to their tie up with Mercedes-AMG, Ferrari, and Red Bull Racing. 

Ford vs Ferrari Ultimate Collector's Edition 

Price range: Rs 3000 onwards 

While the film is still one amongst the greatest, the Ford vs Ferrari Ultimate Collector’s Edition comes with 4K resolution, a 60-minute documentary with the actual Ken Miles and Carroll Shelby, and features 1960s location and other vintage cars including 7 Corvettes (1956-1963), a comparison of Ferrari to the GT40, and more.

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Video Games 

Price Range: Rs 2000 onwards 

If you know someone who loves car-based video games, gifting them a nice game like Forza Motorsport or Need For Speed would make them super happy. Even better, these games are available across platforms like PlayStation, XBox and PC (via Steam). So you can gift them the actual one depending on the console they use. 

Car Books 

Price Range: Rs 1000 onwards

Automobile books are great conversation starters and coffee table books. Books like How To Build A Racecar by Adrian Newey or The Atlas of Car Design by Brett Berk, Guy Bird, and Jason Barlow, are nice collectibles.

Car-based Merchandise 

Price Range: Rs 250 onwards

There are a lot of personalised options like custom-made keychains, T-shirts, drink coasters and more. With a starting range of just Rs 250, you will be able to find out a lot of options for these nifty little things. Also, many furniture makers offer car-themed elements like a side table made from car tyres, or a coffee table with a car engine block. These will also add to the appeal of the person's home or office.   

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Ultimately, this is just a small list and we hope it makes its way to the right audience. After all, making a car enthusiast happy is not very difficult. Let us know which of these you have gifted your automobile enthusiast in the recent days in the comments below.