Father’s Day is June 17th, and if you’re like most guys, you probably haven’t even thought about it. But not to fear! We’ve assembled a great list of gifts for Dad’s that are are gear heads and fans of the finer things. From driving lessons to private jets, we’ve got you covered.
Most people can drive. Few people really know how to drive. Luckily, Mercedes has their own program for turning drivers of their cars into masters behind the wheel. The lessons take place all over Europe with sessions at the Nurburgring, Hockenheimring, and of course, Affalterbach. It’s not just some fly-by-night operation either. The price includes an overnight stay at a luxury hotel, meals, and drinks throughout the event.
LE MANS 24 HOURS Hotel De L`Univers-Tours $1,695.00
It’s on the bucket list of every race fan: Go to Le Mans. It’s not just a race, but an entire event celebrating the history of racing. This package includes a three night stay, a welcome dinner, and a tour of Le Mans. You’ll have to buy tickets to race separately, but for a fan it would be worth it.
In addition to being a nice looking set of shades, these Oakley Flak Jacket sunglasses are also hydophobic and oleophobic. Not only will water bead off the lenses, but they’re finger print resistant as well. That means they’ll be easy to clean when kids get their hands on them.
Cars are meant to driven, and when they’re driven, there are all kinds of ways the paint can get chipped. But when it does, Genicolor’s touch-up pens make fixing little nicks a snap. The site has a huge index of paint colors, and has instructions on where to find your if you’re unsure. Give him one for the glovebox.
Never buy another polo shirt again… Ever. This set of shirts has comes with a whopping 44 shirts, all in different colors. It’s like the polo shirt equivalent of a box of markers, except these wont leave you covered in ink.
Driving shoes make a world of difference when driving car that begs to be driven. A rolled heel and rubber outsole make heel-toe downshifting a cinch in addition to keeping your feet cozy.
Renting an exotic car? Meh, it’s been done. The Dream Car Tour takes that idea even further by letting you drive six different exotics in a single trip. The best part is that the driver is allowed one person to ride with them for free. Who says you can’t give yourself a gift on fathers day too?
Gear heads love functional objects. That’s why we think racecars are so cool, not only do they perform, but they look like they’re built to perform. Bell and Ross’ watches are built to the same ethos. Visibility, accuracy, and reliability are their own style.
This one really is for the dad that has everything. If you don’t have quite enough money to buy your own private jet, then the 10-hour jet card will be a nice intermediate. They fly out of Boston and New York to a host of locations along the east coast, including the Hamptons. A single card will yield about 5 flights. Not a bad deal for complete freedom from crying children and smelly people.
