Christmas is coming and there’s still time to top up the pile under the tree….
Brock’s Ford
Here’s one for Brock and Ford fans. You can relive the 1989 Bathurst race with Brock’s Ford Sierra RS500. This Scalextric model embodies the racing heritage of one of Australia’s most celebrated touring cars. Known for its dominance on the track, the Sierra RS500 featured aggressive aerodynamics, a powerful turbocharged engine and in Brock’s team, distinctive Mobil racing livery setting it apart from the competition. Every detail has been meticulously replicated to bring this racing machine to life. From Mr Slotcar for $89. mrslotcar.com
Tagged
Are you lucky enough to have something of Chrysler, Valiant, Mopar persuasion lurking in your shed and want a flash key tag to match. Exclusive to Hemi Performance are these high-quality plated key tags to slip on to your key ring and let everyone know you’re a Mopar kind of guy or gal. These superb key tags have been designed based on the original factory badges, or you can choose one with unique detailing, which keeps true to the original Chrysler emblem. They’re made from top notch castings and feature brilliant chrome work. At $11.95 each. From hemiperformance.com.au
Beemer Bags
Southern BM are independent BMW experts and over the years have featured several desirable Beemers that have been given specialist fettling by the team there. A recent addition to their accessory range is this M Performance Wheel & Tyre Storage Bag Set, for those that keep a spare set for track or other uses. The bags are available for all 17-inch to 22-inch wheels and for easy carrying, each bag has a reinforced handle. The bags provide protection and feature the distinctive M Performance design. Available at southernbm.com.au for $155
Rego Ready
Victoria-based soft luggage manufacturer Andy Strapz has added a new pouch to hold your historic reg or club permit documents. It attaches to your steering wheel (or motorcycle handlebar) with a velcro strap as an impossible-to-ignore reminder to fill out your log book! The locally-made wallet is big enough to take a log book and pen for $25, a set of three for $68, or six for $135. Construction is from typical heavy-duty 17oz canvas, which means it is not quite bulletproof but will probably outlast your vehicle. See andystrapz.com
Moff Tee
Arguably one of the most loved and distinctive liveries Allan Moffat Racing ever brought to Bathurst was the hues of the Federation Insurance, Camel Filters, Hilton Hotels Falcon XC in 1979. By now there was no Ford bucks helping Moffat and he was up against a horde of A9X Toranas. While the big XC didn’t finish that year, its distinctive colour scheme
lived with fans forever and now you can get it on a quality cotton Gilden tee shirt from Touring Car Masters Merchandise. Available in five sizes for a mere $40 bucks, from tcmmerchandise.com.au
Boss Gear
The two prestige German brands, Porsche and Hugo BOSS have gone hand-in-hand for decades and neither needs any introduction. A recent addition to the Porsche lifestyle accessory line-up is this distinctive Porsche BOSS Italian leather patterned belt, featuring a matte-black buckle and printed Porsche and BOSS logos. It’s part of the Porsche x BOSS capsule, a collection of bold BOSS styles that distinguishes both brands. A minimum of 60 per cent of the leather used to make this belt was sourced from certified tanneries, guaranteeing the highest quality. Available at hugoboss.com.au from $229.
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