What Car? Christmas gift guide - Books and magazines

Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Cars: A read-aloud storybook
From Amazon.co.uk
Price £4.38
Trying to buy for someone a little younger? They might have already seen the film, but the hardback version of Disney's Cars is an inexpensive present that will provide hours of entertainment.

Lewis Hamilton: My story
From Amazon.co.uk
Price £9.50
Lewis Hamilton fans can find out all they want to know about the Formula One ace in his new book. It covers his extraordinary career, from karting glory to almost winning the world championship in his debut year.



AA Atlas Europe 2007
From Halfords.com
Price £11.99
You can't really go wrong with a good old-fashioned map. It might not be the most exciting gift you give this Christmas, but it will probably be one of the most useful.


Lamborghini: A celebration of an Italian legend
From Amazon.co.uk
Price £13.99
Covers the Italian supercar maker's most famous cars, including the Miura, Countach and Murcielago. The book comes includes some dazzling illustrations, and loads of information on Lamborghini's history.



Mini: A celebration of Britain's best-loved small car
From Amazon.co.uk
Price £13.99
This book is about the original Mini that was launched way back in 1959. A great gift for fans of either this car or the new Mini, and comes packed full of photos and stories about its history.


A-Z of British cars
From Amazon.co.uk
Price £20.99
This detailed book covers over 700 models of British cars between 1945 and 1980., including greats such as the Jaguar E-Type, Austin Healey sports cars and Lotus Elan. Great reading for any classic car fan.



Fiat & Abarth 500 & 600 & Seicento
From Carbooks.co.uk
Price £20.99
The new Fiat 500 has caused quite a stir in the car market - and it hasn't even arrived in Britain yet. This book has tonnes of information on the first 500, and would make an ideal gift for anyone considering the new car or for fans of the original.




What Car? magazine subscription
From Themagazineshop.com
Price £38.50
Well, we had to put this one in. Buy someone a whole year's worth of What Car? for Christmas and save 30% on the price. You'll even get a free gift card to give to the recipient on the day.




Autocar six-month subscription
From Themagazineshop.com
Price £49.90
Know someone who can't wait a month for his or her next motoring fix? A subscription to Autocar could be the answer. You can buy a six-month subscription for £49.90, or an entire year for £91.80.




Classic & Sports Car subscription
From Themagazineshop.com
Price £37
A great gift for car nuts that will last right up until Christmas 2008. You can also save 25% on the price of the world's best-selling classic car magazine, and you'll get a gift card to give on Christmas Day.