{"id":39183,"date":"2014-12-01T01:06:36","date_gmt":"2014-12-01T01:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/owegopennysaver.com\/?p=39183"},"modified":"2014-12-01T01:06:36","modified_gmt":"2014-12-01T01:06:36","slug":"collector-car-corner-christmas-visit-with-santa-provides-gift-suggestions-for-car-and-motorsport-enthusiasts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2014\/12\/01\/collector-car-corner-christmas-visit-with-santa-provides-gift-suggestions-for-car-and-motorsport-enthusiasts\/","title":{"rendered":"Collector Car Corner – Christmas visit with Santa provides gift suggestions for car and motorsport enthusiasts"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Collector<\/a>

Our author recently returned from the North Pole with all the car buff recommendations, direct from Santa and his crew. (Greg Zyla photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

Each November, \u201cCars We Remember\u201d makes a special trip to visit with Santa. We made the trip last week, so here are this year\u2019s recommendations for car and motorsport fans for the holiday season.<\/p>\n

Santa noted up front this year that when the reindeer get up to 10,000 feet, he switches over from reindeer power to a special engine built by the pros at Reher-Morrison Racing Engines in Arlington, Texas.<\/p>\n

Further, Prancer explains that the elves at the North Pole now know to maintain the special Reher-Morrison Chevy big-block thanks to the company\u2019s new 392-page book with over 600-photos titled \u201cChampionship Engine Assembly.\u201d Now available for $74.95 plus postage from the crew at Reher-Morrison; give them a call at 1-855-467-4880 because if you order by Dec. 31, the guys at the shop are going to throw in a free Reher-Morrison t-shirt! Just tell them Greg and Santa sent you, as this is a special \u201cCars We Remember\u201d phone order promotion. Thanks guys!<\/p>\n

Comet informed us that Ralphie\u2019s father from \u201cA Christmas Story,\u201d will have the family Oldsmobile looking and running better than ever on their trips to \u201cHigbees.\u201d This year, he\u2019s using Lucas Oil\u2019s \u201cSlick Mist\u201d spray on wax cleaner along with an Armor All Holiday Gift Pack. Both Lucas and Armor All produce fine cleaning and shining products necessary to make the Olds look fine, including interior and tires. Starting at $9.99, look for the items on auto supply shelves nationwide.<\/p>\n

Santa noted that Bert and Ernie, George Bailey\u2019s friends from Bedford Falls, must keep the police car and taxi looking good, respectively. So, when it comes to chrome or aluminum shining, it\u2019s either Lucas Metal Polish or Mothers Polish ($9.99 up). If they need a quick loosening of a door jam, it\u2019s Lucas Oil\u2019s \u201cTool Box Buddy\u201d lubricant ($3.00 up). Notable, too, is the Currand AutoSpa bagless car vacuum, from $46.95 up.<\/p>\n

Up North way, Rudolph is in charge of making sure the trucks and cars used around the North Pole are in fine shape. Thus, he recommends Penray automotive products to get the job done. Rudolph said Penray has been dealing with Santa since 1950 and after more than 60 years of reliability; Penray is his choice in the heavy-duty and automotive chemical industry. Santa loves Penray\u2019s glass cleaner and emergency tire fix as excellent gift choices (from $3.99 up).<\/p>\n

For the mechanically inclined, precision instruments and testers from Actron make great gifts and assure pinpoint engine diagnostics. Included on the 2014 gift list are a Pro Digital Timing Light ($89.99) or a Dwell\/Tach\/Volt Meter ($29.99) or the popular \u201cpoint and read\u201d digital temperature Infra-Red Thermometer Pro ($69.99), the latter which can be used to test Ralphie\u2019s always troubled furnace. All of these Actron items are available at major auto stores and websites.<\/p>\n

Santa always recommends something from the late Smokey Yunick\u2019s \u201cBest Damn Garage in Town\u201d, and this year, a coffee mug (just $5.00) or a CD book ($29.95) is available direct from Smokey\u2019s homepage at www.smokeyyunick.com. Additionally, reading gifts last all year so subscriptions to Road & Track or Hot Rod ($10.00) or bi-weekly Auto Roundup (from $19.95) will be appreciated all year long.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Santa and the elves are building a 440-MOPAR and he says the Edelbrock aluminum six-pack intake is the choice for a powerful Challenger 440 collector car ($365) he\u2019s finishing up. With Edelbrock applications for all 1950 to 1970 decade muscle cars, your area speed shop or auto store can help with your selection for that special \u201chigh performance\u201d someone. However, Clarence from \u201cIt\u2019s a Wonderful Life\u201d says to always make sure you know what your car lover needs prior to ordering.<\/p>\n

George Bailey, from the Bailey Savings & Loan, likes DVD movies, especially the new Blu-Ray edition of Ron Howard\u2019s \u201cRush,\u201d which features the life and times of Formula 1 champs Niki Lauda and James Hunt ($14).\u00a0Ebenezer Scrooge, meanwhile, opts for the cheaper DVDs that are a year or more old. For $5 to $12 he\u2019s located \u201cSnake & Mongoose\u201d drag race feature, \u201cThunder in Carolina\u201d, the 1959 Darlington 500-based feature with Rory Calhoun and 1952\u2019s Indy 500 storyline \u201cTo Please A Lady\u201d with Clarke Gable and Barbara Stanwyck as the stars.<\/p>\n

Scut Farcus, the \u201cChristmas Story\u201d bully, is spending more time in the house nowadays with \u201cstoolie\u201d Grover Dill while his face mends from a recent beating. Scott and Grover spend time assembling AMT\/Ertl model kits, which are still the leader in 1\/24 plastic cars. Kits are available at department and hobby stores everywhere from $9.99 and up for kids of all ages.<\/p>\n

If you’re looking for some stocking stuffers, little Susan from Miracle on 34th St. enjoys receiving NASCAR, NHRA, IHRA, SCCA or IndyCar hats from $10.99 and up. Tiny Tim from \u201cA Christmas Carol\u201d says not to hesitate nabbing some Purolator oil and air filters, too, as the home mechanic loves these gifts.<\/p>\n

Finally, Scrooge and Marley accountant Bob Cratchett says any of the current 1\/24 Petty Family die-cast cars or a nice ERTL 1\/18 1970 Mustang will make a great gift, and are priced from $20 to $115.<\/p>\n

Until next year, have a happy Christmas and holiday season!<\/p>\n

(Greg Zyla is a syndicated auto writer who welcomes reader input at 116 Main St., Towanda, Pa. 18840 or email at greg@gregzyla.com)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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