What’s old is new—and often incredibly wonderful. So, if dad is a car nut, you’re sure to find a vintage Father’s Day car gift that will remind him of a favorite old-time classic car, race car driver, or cool gearhead style.
eBay’s supply of vintage automotive gifts—printed matter, paraphernalia, and apparel—is unrivaled. The beauty of these ideas is that each gift is one of a kind, just like dad.
Vintage Car Magazines for the Enthusiast's Coffee Table
How amazing would it be to give Dad a vintage magazine with a review of his treasured classic from back in the day? There’s nothing like flipping through the pages of a vintage car magazine. Buff books are top shelf Father's Day car gifts.
Vintage Car Audio Players and Albums
Before the internet became a thing, the dream of instantly hearing your favorite song or band was pure science fiction. Then again, there was something magical about having an 8-track or cassette player—and your own personal curated stash of albums.
Want to go all-out retro for your Father's Day car gift? Then pick up an 8-track tape player and a box of recordings to transport dad back to those days.
All Things Ed Roth
Big Daddy Ed Roth - opens in new window or tab. passed away more than 20 years ago. But his influence on car culture lives on. From his time-warping custom cars to his otherworldly illustrations and crazy characters, Big Daddy created a world that inspired a generation of car-crazed kids. If your Pop is a child of the sixties with a hot rod heart, Big Daddy's artwork is a time machine, wrapped up as a Father's Day gift.
A Rat Fink t-shirt is more than a fashion statement. It’s a pledge of allegiance. His cars and characters are out there—way out there: Beatnik Bandits, Drag Nut, Mail Box Chopper, Mother’s Worry, Mr. Gasser, Outlaw, and Tweedy Pie.
Vintage Car Model Kits = Father's Day Gifts to Save for a Rainy Day
For generations, plastic car models introduced kids to the world of automotive design and construction. Ask any car nut of a certain age if they can still smell the Testors glue when they close their eyes.
Vintage car model kits look fabulous on a bookshelf, whether built or still in the box (waiting for that rainy day).
Vintage Sunglasses = Functional and Stylish Father's Day Car Gifts
The right sunglasses make everyone instantly cool, even dad. Pairing the right pair of shades with his classic car is the trick. Ray-Ban leads the way to this day. Aviator and Wayfarer designs compliment classic vehicles from the last century. And Carreras and Oakleys nail the style of the 1970s and 1980s.
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