1. Classic Off-Road Safari
Paul loved adventure as much as he loved cars. A full-day Land Rover tour through Welsh valleys combines both – proper off-roading, wildlife spotting, and that unmistakable Series rumble
2. Learn To Drift
For the friend who secretly wants to hoon around a car park doing donuts (safely, legally). Professional instructors teach the art of controlled chaos, plus passenger rides that’ll have them grinning for days
3. Corgi Model Membership
This one worked. Paul’s face when these arrived every month said everything – desktop-sized nostalgia that builds into a proper collection. Perfect for the enthusiast whose garage is full but whose desk isn’t!
4. Formula 1000 Track Day
Pure speed. Single-seater, no ABS, no traction control. The polar opposite of their cherished classic, and exactly why they’ll love it.
5. Heritage Certificate
The gift that deepens their connection to their car. Official build records, original spec, production history – it’s like a birth certificate for their pride and joy. Paul treasured his.
6. Custom Car Portrait
Commission a painting of their actual car. Not a generic Jaguar E-Type, but their E-Type – registration plate, modifications, quirks. Or choose from stunning limited editions like this Gulf Porsche 917k from Steve McQueen’s Le Mans (only 100 exist).
7. Goodwood Festival of Speed Tickets
The pilgrimage every enthusiast should make at least once. Where else can you stand inches from a hillclimbing F1 car at 7am breakfast? Worth every penny.
Conclusion
Learning what made Paul light up taught me this: The best gifts aren’t always the most expensive or obvious. Sometimes it’s a £25 monthly Corgi subscription. Sometimes it’s a heritage certificate that deepens their connection to their classic. It’s about understanding their passion, not just “car people” in general.
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