The best gifts for car and F1 fans under £75 from Stanley mugs to McLaren clothing

The best gifts for car and F1 fans under £75 from Stanley mugs to McLaren clothing | Freelance Editor Published November 11, 2026 12:00pm If there’s someone in your family that’s car obsessed, you might want to read on. (Picture: Metro/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more If you have a car enthusiast in your life, you already know how hard they can be to shop for. We can’t exactly buy them a new car or find that vintage part for a model that’s no longer made, and many of the usual suspects involve novelty gimmicks, like keyrings or air fresheners, which rarely hit the mark. The good news is we’re here to help. Car lovers come in all shapes and sizes, and so do the gifts that suit them. Some are happiest with their head under the bonnet, while others drive daily and have turned the commute into a ritual, complete with the perfect playlist and a coffee in the cupholder. So whether they’re nipping to work in a hybrid VW Golf or still dreaming of buying that vintage sports car, we’ve rounded up gifts that they’ll actually enjoy. They include vintage-inspired knitwear, fine-fragrance car diffusers, sweet treats, and even a classic car driving experience. They don’t cost a fortune either. Everything on our list is under £75, with a handful under £25, so you don’t need to splash out to make their day. With prices ranging from under £20 to £75, there’s something here for every budget and type of car fan. What to buy the car lover in your life Fig Pinstripe Stanley Transit FlipTop Mug Every car lover needs a decent mug, whether it's for water, Diet Coke or an iced coffee, and there’s no better travel design than Stanley’s FlipTop. It’s lightweight and not bulky, keeps drinks cold for hours, and the lid is leakproof, so you’ll never need to worry about nightmare spillages on leather seats. Buy Now for £37 Rituals Velvet Oudh Car Gift Set This fragrance car kit is a simple way to really upgrade car journeys. This one from Rituals features a 14ml car perfume spray with a stylish holder, two air freshener refills and 20 interior cleaning wipes, all scented with a mix of saffron, rose and oudh. Buy Now Baked By Steph Personalised Racer Car Letterbox Iced Cookies For the friend who never misses a Grand Prix, these cookies are a sweet way to celebrate if you’ve run out of gift ideas. They’re hand-iced on a buttery vanilla biscuit base in Baked By Steph’s East London bakery, and the whole fits straight through the letterbox, so nobody needs to be in to receive it. For a little extra, you can add their name to the trophy cookie, too. Buy Now for £24.95 Levi’s Relaxed Fit Graphic Tee Jeans and a tee are a classic combo, and this vintage-style top is perfect for Sunday drives or watching the Grand Prix from the sofa. Made from cotton jersey with a relaxed fit and crew neckline, it's built to get plenty of wear year-round. Buy Now for £30 Virgin Experience Days Classic Car Driving Experience If they’ve ever dreamed of driving a classic car, this is a gift that will definitely win them over. You can get behind the wheel of a vintage model, with an expert on hand. All they need is a valid, full UK driving licence. It’s one for the memory books. Buy now for £25 (was £99) Custom Watercolour Car Portrait Whether it’s their first car, a beloved family runaround, or a classic they’ve lovingly restored, this watercolour portrait turns their pride and joy into art they can enjoy every day. Simply upload a photo and let the artists get to work. They’ll send you a preview of the final design with time to make any revisions, like a personalised number plate or personal touches, in a print, frame or canvas keepsake. Buy Now for £18.95 mophie Magnetic Car Vent Mount Propping a phone in a cupholder to follow directions is never ideal, which is why this vent mount from mophie is a smart, practical buy. It attaches magnetically to MagSafe iPhones and holds it securely in the driver’s line of sight, so Apple Maps or CarPlay are easy to glance at for directions. It also has an adjustable hook that fits almost any car vent. Buy now for £29.95 Abercrombie & Fitch McLaren Graphic Polo Sweatshirt For any fan who lives for F1 race weekends, this McLaren sweatshirt from Abercrombie & Fitch is a stylish way to stay kitted out all season, especially if they’re already a McLaren fan. The slouchy fit makes it ideal for chilly Sunday mornings in front of the TV, paired with jeans or tracksuit bottoms. Buy Now for £75 Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below Arrow MORE: 14 Christmas gifts for men that are guaranteed to impress this year Arrow MORE: Simba Black Friday sale slashes mattresses, pillows and duvets by up to 33% Arrow MORE: Keskine Black Friday sale offers up to 35% off LED face masks and IPL hair removal devices