Vintage Vehicle Aficionado Gifts

'It only takes a minute to erect the hood, or five minutes if the family helps.'

Penny Farthing in Giant Wheel Clamp.

'It's up to you, Mr Snedly. Get it fixed, or enter it in the antique show.'

'I know you're thinking can I afford this.'

"After thirty years, that old car of mine is still on the road."

It's not a self-driving car, but it does decide whether or not it starts up.

"To be honest mate, I wasn't aware they made a parachute for a 1960 Popular!!"

"But I might be interested. How much are you asking?"

"Baldo, why do you need a fully restored 1964 Impala? This one is $39,000!! What about this one? It's only $900."

"Well, this 1964 Impala SS, 283 turbo fire V8, rare super sport with automatic transmission is $48,000."

Vehicles are having their own election. These are the candidates. The ambulance appeals to voters who think health care is most important. Voters focusing on education issues favor the school bus. And those wanting family-friendly policies are backing the minivan. The tractor is an expert on agricultural issues, and the import is a free trade advocate. Those voters concerned about environmental issues like the electric hybrid, and those wanting a strong military support the Jeep. What's t

"I hear you bought a new classic car."

"We're airship people, not mega-airship people."

Cats on Board.

"I'd like a new tire for my 1976 Chevy Chevette."

"What old school? This is my life."

Excess Baggage: In the old days folks called 2 weeks with 4 kids in a non-air conditioned car a vacation.

'This is a nice car Mr...did you have it from new?'

'They don't make cars like they used to.'

'Thirty years from now, this will seem terribly quaint and awash in charming period detail.'

"So this is what you want? This is why after school, almost every day, you spend all your extra free time working at the auto store?"

It's great for pulling the birds!

"This car is a retro classic. Instead of a USB outlet there's a cigarette lighter."

'In her day, she did all the work for me, now I'm doing all the work for her.'

'Mom, dad's toasting the new year with the car again!'

'Like the 'Cobra' and the 'Viper', my car is named for a snake too - the 'Rattler'.'

"Mine's camper."

The American Nightmare.

A horse driving a Model T tows an Amish buggy.

"There it is...the car of my dreams! It's the perfect match! The seat...the steering wheel...they just call my name! I'm not leaving here without it!"

"I think my dad really, really cares about me."

A train's dining car is a diner.

'He won't start up on cold mornings.'

James May

"I'm charging you with texting and driving."