2025 Father’s Day gift guide
With Father's Day just over a week away now, we've hand-selected some of the coolest gifts you could spoil a dad with. From models, Lego Technic and RC cars, to posters, watches and even our own Goodwood apparel, there’s something here to suit every budget if you’re looking for the perfect present for a car fanatic father.
Lego Technic model (Starting from £8.99)
Working on your car can be great, in theory. You'll save a fortune on maintenance costs, strengthen the bond between you and your machine, and get the satisfaction of fixing problems a garage would charge a fortune to solve. But while that dream doesn’t always prove to be the reality, a Lego Technic model is an entirely different ball game. A (model) car you can work on in the comfort of your living room, with a set price and a complete set of parts — none of which require being attacked with an angle grinder.
Technic models range in difficulty and price, from the £20.99 Mercedes Formula 1 W14 car to the mind-bogglingly intricate McLaren P1 for £389.99. Alongside the racing and road cars, there’s also a range of bikes, trucks and even construction vehicles to choose from, all of which look great and are undoubtedly rewarding to build.
Haynes workshop manual (From £21)
Car buying happens in stages. There's the thrill of hunting through the classifieds, the disappointment as the cars you see don't live up to their descriptions, and the euphoria of finding the right machine for you and buying it.
This gets us nicely to the deep, post-purchase research stage and the acquisition of a Haynes manual, because once you've bought your new-to-you car, you simply must have a book that explains exactly how to dismantle it. Or, perhaps more likely, you can buy the book, flick through it and stick it on the shelf never to be touched again, happy in the knowledge that it's there if you ever need it.
Festival of Speed 2025 GMA Cap (£38)
A motorsport fan should never be without a baseball cap, keeping the rain out of your face in wet weather and the sun out of your eyes in the heat in what can feel like one of the most inhospitable environments on the planet — trackside at a motor circuit.
The perfect souvenir for the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, this baseball cap honours the career of legendary designer Gordon Murray, with GMA starring as the Central Feature, while the overall theme of ‘The Winning Formula — Champions & Challengers’, celebrates the relentless pursuit of excellence at the heart of motorsport. This cap highlights both, with it all tied together with the iconic FOS chequered flag crest embroidered on the front.
Automobilist poster (From £39)
Poster-maker Automobilist offers artwork that could take pride of place in any living room, office or garage. There are designs honouring cars and drivers from both modern and historic eras of F1, to WEC, WRC and Le Mans, with names such as Alfa Romeo, Williams, and everything in between.
Or, you can bag a reproduction of an individual event poster such as the 2019 Chinese Grand Prix which marked the 1,000th F1 Grand Prix. Whatever theme you pick, all look great on a petrolhead’s wall.
Leatherman Sidekick (£79.95)
The aptly named Leatherman Sidekick should be the ideal sidekick for the DIY dad. Leatherman's answer to the Swiss Army Knife is based on a set of sturdy spring action pliers with fold-out tools hidden in the handles. Those tools include a knife, saw, wire cutters, both types of screwdriver, a wood and metal file, bottle opener, can opener and a ruler.
And, with a nylon sheath and pocket clip, your Leatherman can always be on hand when needed. Leatherman's engraving service means you can also personalize it, perfect for sharing loving messages on dad’s special day.
Sealey 360° Lithium-ion Rechargeable Inspection Light (£80)
No DIY dad is complete without a Sealey rechargeable inspection light. Sealey’s LED torch has a 360-degree swivel function, two swivel hooks and three rubber-coated magnets that mean it can be mounted almost anywhere, flooding light into nooks and crannies others can't reach.
It's not short of power, either, with eight LEDs blazing out 600 lumens of illumination over a 120-degree spread, with an additional 3W directional torch for a more precise light. The light rechargeable lithium-ion battery gives 3.5 hours of charge, which can be extended up to eight using the low-power setting. It’s simply a must-have in the tool kit.
Omologato watch (£99)
Expensive cars and expensive watches tend to go hand-in-hand, but if you don't have a spare £500,000 for a Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon or the car to go with it, Omologato is a great place to find a stylish car-inspired watch mere mortals can afford.
The brand's Tifosi range is a super example of a watch that looks great, thanks to its white face, black case and red, white and yellow Nato strap inspired by Ferrari’s road cars. But this watch comes in at a very reasonable £99.00, leaving you plenty of change to put towards your Bugatti.
GRRC Leather Card Case (£180)
Dipping into your finances comes hand-in-hand with fatherhood, and there can't be many nicer card holders to dip into than our own GRRC Leather Card Case, handcrafted by the company that supplies no less than the Prince of Wales.
Made in England and debossed with the GRRC insignia, it's produced using techniques passed down through the generations, with an attention to detail that reflects a deep respect for traditional craftsmanship, from the first cut to the final stitch. Well, if it’s good enough for a Royal Warrant then it’s sure to be a treat for any dad.
Tamiya Sand Scorcher RC Car (£290)
Behind every man is essentially a big kid that has found themselves trapped in an adult's body, so why not release the inner kid with a remote control car? And Tamiya car takes models to the next level because as well as building it, you can drive it.
There’s a host of iconic cars to choose from, like this Sand Scorcher Beetle, and all of them come with powerful electric motors that make them impressively capable on whatever surface you care to point them at.
Pocher Porsche 917K model (£789.99)
There are model cars, and then there are Pocher model cars, like this Porsche 917K. The 917K pays homage to Derek Bell and Jo Siffert's famous Monza 1,000km racing car with museum-like levels of detail that means it's a literal 1:8 scale model of the real thing, covering not just the parts you can see but also every part you can't, from the engine and gearbox to the suspension and brakes.
The finished article is a fitting centrepiece to any petrolhead's residence, especially because the car currently comes with a Monza A3 print included in the price. Sadly, Pocher's crazy levels of detail don't come cheap, but it’s spectacular looks makes it worth the hefty price tag.
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