He's a father, a car enthusiast and deserves a great prezzie on his special day of the year.
This year, Father's Day in Australia is celebrated on Sunday September 6 and we've put together 10 thought-starters across a range of budgets to help you send some automotive-themed love to your petrolhead Dad.
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Wooden Toy - Iconic Australian Ute
It even comes with its own kelpie, tool box and surfboard. Solid timber and measures a healthy 35.5cm long, 13.5cm wide and 11cm tall. Strewth, what a ripper!
$$90 - Make Me Iconic
Classic Cars Volkswagens tea towel
Talk about a win-win. Dad gets a 100 per cent cotton tea towel covered in the VWs he loves as the rest of the family drops a subtle hint that he should pitch in on the washing up a bit more often.
$$14.90 - Austpicious
Ford Falcon Emblem Classic T-Shirt
You can wear your automotive heart on your sleeve, or right across your chest with this classic tee proudly repping the Ford Falcon emblem. Multiple colours and hoodie versions available.
$$30.75 - Redbubble
Audiobook - How to build a car by Adrain Newey
He's responsible for some of the most successful F1 racing machines ever as well as extreme road-going hypercars. What better accompaniment to a shed or garage tinkering session than Adrian Newey telling you how to build a car?
$$25.69 - Audible
Lego Technic Lamborghini Sián FKP 37
Surely Dad would like to be the owner of a limited edition Lamborghini hybrid hypercar. Only 63 coupe and 19 roadster versions of this 6.5-litre V12 were built in full scale, but Lego's kept the production run going.
$$689.75 - JustBricks Australia
Turbo anodized keyring
When you drop this bad boy on the table you're sending a fast and furious message even Vin Diesel will pick. If my keyring is this intimidating, wait until you see my car!
$$5.99 - Supercheap Auto
Monopoly Formula 1
Formula 1 is big business with a bit of sport on the side, so what better way to explore the world's premier motorsport category than through a classic Monopoly lens. I'd like a hotel on Monaco, please.
$$49.99 - Amazon
Mercedes-Benz Nodding Dog
He may own a Mercedes-Benz, or aspire to sliding one into the garage. Either way this classic nodding dog with three-pointed star collar is the perfect inspiration or finishing touch.
$$86.90 - Mercedes-Benz
Electric Kei Drift Truck
Forget the Nissan 180SX or Toyota AE86, this is the RC drift car he'll want. A 1/10 scale remote-control drift 'Kei Truck' looking for all the world like a super cool Daihatsu Hijet.
$$102.32 - Hobbies Direct
Custom bobble head
How about a custom bobble head of Dad in race driver mode or posed with his favourite car? Hand made in polymer clay with an ultra-rapid turnaround time. All you need is a photo or two and you're off.
$$119 - Custom Bobble Heads