2018 Gift-Giving Guide: What Do You Get the Gearhead Who Has Everything?

Holiday gift-giving got you down? We get it, Christmas can be STRESSFUL. There are meals to prep and trees to trim, presents to wrap and decorations to hang. All while trying to keep your blood sugar in check and the dog from eating the tinsel. The last thing you need right now is a family member who’s hard to buy for, yet it always seems to turn out that way.

Lucky for you, that difficult-to-please loved one also happens to be a gearhead. And since we speak that language fluently, we’ve compiled a gift-giving guide that’s sure to please. So pour yourself another glass of eggnog and put your feet up before the fire because we got this.

Here’s the 2018 holiday gift-giving guide for the gearhead who’s got everything.

Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Master Set

Available today, December 11, this massive master set offers all 111 cars produced for Hot Wheels’ 50th Anniversary. There are very limited quantities of this hot item, with those holding premium membership in the Red Line Club getting first dibs on ordering. Perfect for the gearhead with a big inner kid and the gift-giver who still has the scars from the Christmas ’96 Tickle-Me-Elmo craze. $399.99 + shipping/handling

Milwaukee 2 PC M18 FUEL Auto Kit – 1/2″ Impact Wrench and 3/8″ Impact Wrench

While many enthusiasts are married to the reliability of pneumatic power, no one will gripe about having a cordless impact gun around. This kit includes both 1/2″ and 3/8″ impact wrenches and the most compact high torque in the industry. Comes with batteries, a multi-voltage charger, and its own tool bag. At close to $600, it’s not a small investment, but it makes a nice high-dollar tool surprise.

Custom Driving Experience

For the gearhead with a true need for speed, give the ultimate gift with a top-of-the-line driving experience. Raceways and driving schools all across the country offer packages for all occasions, so check out Cloud 9 Living for a rundown of over 2,000 experiences to find one near you. Compare prices, weigh reviews, and rest easy with no expiration dates and easy returns. Prices range from $60 all the way up to $4K, depending on the experience.

Gymkhana Ten Collection Gear

Tees, hoodies, hats, socks and more for fans of the world’s most successful viral video franchise. With products nearly impossible to keep in stock, grab what you can before they’re all gone. Prices range from $10 to $70.

Simpson Racing Gloves

We know—buying racing gear for someone can be tricky. Not only can products run expensive, every driver has their own preference for brand, style, material, you name it. But even serious racers, who may already have everything they need, could probably do with a spare pair of quality gloves. Simpson racing gloves are high quality and fairly affordable, providing protection and grip in all the right areas. Friend of the blog, John Anderika, trusts this brand and he’s got thirty years of racing under his belt. Prices vary; check out the selection here.

Supercharger Patent Print

Looking for something to spruce up the shop? This detailed patent poster uses quality archival inks and paper to recreate the actual US patent for the supercharger, filed on August 19, 1927. Available in a variety of sizes and background colors, these make a fantastic gift for gearheads young and old.

Monster Jam Grave Digger Replica Kid’s Car

The perfect gift for the little Monster Jam fan, this Grave Digger replica sports a 2-speed gear box with high and low settings, forward and reverse ability, massive 330mm x 145mm wheels with authentic tread pattern on all four tires for maximum traction, a 2-wheel rear drive motor, actual engine start sound, functioning horn and front light, and up to 40 minutes of ride time thanks to a 24-volt rechargeable battery system.

As if your toddler wasn’t already hard enough to keep up with, tack on another 5mph!

Chip Foose Collection Vintage-Style Race Jacket

From exclusive apparel to stunning art prints, the Chip Foose Collection has something for hot rod lovers everywhere, but we’re particularly enamored with this vintage-style racing jacket. Replete with orange and cream racing stripes, an embroidered Foose logo, and Chip’s signature on the sleeve, it’s an absolute steal at $100. But hurry up because supplies are limited!

Officially Licensed Gran Tursimo T300 RS GT Racing Wheel

For the gearhead who’s also a gamer, this detachable and realistic 11-inch diameter racing wheel, featuring reinforced textured rubber cladding and the official GT logo offers the ultimate in comprehensive virtual driving control. For even greater realism, this set includes the T3PA – GT Edition Pedal Set, featuring three pedals and a 100% metal internal structure. And since it doubles as preparation for the Robo Takeover, at $400 it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

Leatherman WAVE® + Multi Tool

Add this internationally best-selling, premium-crafted multi-tool to your gift-giving list and you’re sure to make one gearhead an extra-happy camper this Christmas. Featuring 18 tools in one compact unit, the Leatherman WAVE® offers wire cutters, both needle nose and regular pliers, an electrical crimper, wire stripper, bottle opener, and more. And with a 25-year warranty and $80 price point, it’s practically a steal. Sign up and snag free shipping.

8×10 Autographed Courtney Force Photo

No garage is complete without memorabilia. And the best memorabilia is the kind that you can’t quite look away from. This authentic 8×10 photo, personally autographed by NHRA drag racer (and total babe) Courtney Force is SURE to draw all eyes away from the mess of parts strewn across your garage. (Just be sure to take it down when you finally finish that build or no one will notice the prized ride!)

Custom Engine Coffee Table

Go big or go home, right? This custom-crafted-engine-turned-coffee-table is sure to make any gearhead’s jaw drop. You’ll have to fork over $1,200 (plus shipping—ouch) but really, can you put a price on Christmas??

True-to-Scale Replica Ford 427 SOHC Engine

Alright, alright, maybe we’re reaching with that last one. How ’bout this replica engine, 1/6 the size of the original Ford 427 SOHC that it’s modeled after?

Not a Ford fan? Not a problem, as the company offers high-quality diecasts of classic Chevy and Dodge engines too. With impeccable attention to detail and even tiny moving parts, these pieces are sure to delight any hot rod or drag racing fan.

Memoirs of a Hack Mechanic: How Fixing Broken BMWs Helped Make Me Whole

Author Rob Siegel has entertained readers for years with his monthly column, “The Hack Mechanic,” in Roundel, the magazine of the BMW Car Club of America. In this book, Siegel gets at what it truly means to be a “car guy” with irreverent humor and a tell-it-like-it-is style. With helpful nuggets of wisdom, funny stories, and honest advice on how to balance a car obsession with the demands of real life, this is an excellent gift for any gearhead—but particularly those who are fans of vintage BMWs.

If you didn’t quite find what you’re looking for in our gift-giving guide, don’t worry. We’ll be back soon with a great list of stocking stuffers sure to please!