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NEW METAL Cadillac ATS-V
from BMW 3-Series
by Thomas Swift
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Gear Selection: Holiday Edition
GIFTS SO COOL THEY MIGHT NEVER GET GIVEN.
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1. L.L.Bean AAA Safety Kit
A compact collection of helpful roadside necessities, from a crank-powered flashlight to booster cables and a first-aid kit. ($69, llbean.com)
2. Drive The Wheels Off Bottle Openers
Whether you pick a stainless-steel BMW 2002, 1970 Monte Carlo, or Viper GTS, the torque to open a cold one comes from you. ($14, stores.racetrackstyle.com)
3. Lego Technic Grand Prix Racer
A killer desktop ornament for the budding F1 fan or the aging Lego Maniac. ($130, shop.lego.com)
4. Perchmount Fit
The best kind of in-car phone mount is one that also works outside the car, from the gym to the garage. ($25, perchmount.com)
5. Pop Chart Lab Classic American Automobiles Poster
Car nuts and design geeks both will appreciate this compendium of notable American cars, from the 1895 Duryea to 2015 Challenger Hellcat. ($35, popchartlab.com)
6. Aether Horizon Moto Jacket
One great thing about the fairer sex: She can rock a technical moto jacket, like this stylish version from Aether, even if she’s never been on a bike. ($595, aetherapparel.com) 7. MotorBinder and The New American Road Trip Mixtape Dive into MotorBinder, a photographic retrospective of road racing’s golden years, or get lost in a nostalgic story about the healing power of the open road with The New American Road Trip Mixtape. ($69, motorbinder.com; $12, amazon.com)
8. Mobile Home Siri iPhone Assistant
Simple, safe, one-button access to Siri voice commands via this wallet-size accessory. ($79, drivewithsiri.com)
9. Simpson Venator Helmet
You probably already have a helmet. But is it radio-ready and made from carbon fiber interwoven with titanium? And did it only cost $1000? ($1000, simpsonraceproducts.com)
10. Frédérique Constant Vintage Rally Healey Chronograph
If you have a bonus check to blow, may we recommend an elegant, Swiss automatic watch inspired by the iconic Austin-Healey Works Special Test Cars? We prefer the chrono. ($3395, frederique-constant.com)
11. Trusco Toolbox
Because when you take tools on the road, you care about how they’re stored. Steel, Japanesemade, blue enamel. ($90, field-online.com)
12. OPI Ford Mustang Nail Polish
If you’re lucky enough to have snagged a woman with real appreciation for the first American pony car, help her accessorize with shades like Race Red and Angel With A Leadfoot. ($10, ulta.com) 13. R&T Fastback Tee A new collection of extra-soft tees with striking line drawings from The Road & Track Illustrated Auto Dictionary. ($20, roadandtrackshop.com)