Vintage artifacts, desk objects, and automotive ephemera for the enthusiast who hears the music of an engine even at idle.
If your favorite gearhead has enough spark plugs, microfiber towels, and torque wrenches to last a lifetime, give them something they’d never expect — but instantly cherish. These pieces don’t just sit on a shelf; they tell stories. And for car people, that’s everything. Beyond watches, we stock a rotating garage of unique finds: dealer promo cars, motorsport-era ads, sculptural desk pieces, and accessories pulled straight from the golden age of driving. Below is a curated highlight reel of gifts tailor-made for the true car obsessive. Check out our Vintage Collectibles page for more!
Racing Instruments, Timing Tools, & Desk Objects
Everything from stopwatches for timing races to Ferrari-themed paperweights to hold down all those engine service receipts.
LeJour Stopwatch ($650)
Le Jour Stopwatch - IN THE SHOP
A classic mechanical stopwatch built for proper timing. Clean, purposeful, and satisfyingly weighty, it’s the perfect analog companion for anyone who appreciates old-school precision.
Ferrari Marble Paperweight ($195)
Ferrari Marble Paperweight - IN THE SHOP
Understated but unmistakable, this sculptural Ferrari-branded slab adds a dose of Maranello gravitas to any office. It’s the sort of thing Enzo himself might have used to keep test-mule sketches from blowing off the drafting table.
Dunlop Rubber & Glass Ashtray ($105)
Dunlop Rubber & Glass Ashtray - IN THE SHOP
Straight from the smoky pit-lane lounges of motorsport’s past, this rubber-cased ashtray channels tire-maker heritage with industrial charm. Even if you don’t smoke, it makes a killer catch-all for keys, coins, or lug-nuts.
Dealer Promo Models & Automotive Miniatures
Use these awesome, beautifully preserved dealer models to telegraph your loyalty to a particular make…or model.
1966 Ford Mustang Coupe Dealer Promo Model by AMT ($127)
1966 Ford Mustang Coupe Dealer Promo Model by AMT - IN THE SHOP
A pocket-sized slice of Detroit glory. Lightweight, molded with period-correct detailing, and designed for showroom persuasion, it’s nostalgia on four tiny wheels.
Saab 900 Turbo Sedan Promo Model by Stahlberg ($245)
Saab 900 Turbo Sedan Promo Model by Stahlberg - IN THE SHOP
The cult classic in high-impact plastic form. Saab loyalists know: the 900 Turbo wasn’t just a car — it was an identity. This dealer display captures all the quirk and charisma that made the brand legendary.
Montage Porsche 911R Model Kit from Schuco ($465)
Montage Porsche 911R Model Kit from Schuco - IN THE SHOP
A crisp, retro-cool Schuco model kit that lets you build your own Porsche 911R — an iconic slice of motorsport history in miniature.
Ads, Ephemera, & Paper Goods
For hanging on your wall, for keeping on your person — and for carrying all the rest of the ephemera that won’t fit on your person!
Ferrari Testarossa “Technical Specifications” Vintage Ad ($371.25)
Ferrari Testarossa "Technical Specifications" Vintage Ad - IN THE SHOP
A crisp, technical, poster-like celebration of peak-’80s excess. Graphs, cross-sections, and enough horsepower statistics to make a grown man tear up — perfect for framing in a garage or office.
Mobil Gas Pocket Knife by Zippo ($145)
Mobil Gas Pocket Knife by Zippo - IN THE SHOP
Part service-station nostalgia, part everyday-carry charm. This slick little tool blends Americana, automotive heritage, and petroliana in one compact slice of road-culture history.
Jaguar “JAG BAG” Graphic Canvas Tote ($195)
Jaguar "JAG BAG" Graphic Canvas Tote - IN THE SHOP
Because even a car guy needs to haul groceries, this cheeky, graphic canvas tote carries all the swagger of a vintage Jaguar ad — minus the maintenance bills.
