Ford's 'Top Ten' Gift Ideas for Father's Day
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Father’s Day
is coming up fast, have you thought of a nice gift for dad already? Sure
helping him fix his car’s Mazda
parts would be nice, but how about giving him something new?
If your dad
is a Ford fan, he’ll love what Ford has in store for him for his special day.
Of course it will be you who’ll actually go out of your way to get him one of
these items, but Father’s Day comes just once a year so why not make it
special? Your dad certainly deserves the treat.
Below
are ten dad-friendly suggestions from The Ford Collection (www.fordcollection.com):
Keep Him Safe: Show dad you care by buying him a
Ford Emergency Roadside Bag. The $75 Ford-branded carrying case holds a
flashlight, jumper cables, mini air compressor, emergency tire inflator, two
bungee cords, pliers, screwdrivers, shop towels, gloves, a rain poncho and a
38-piece first aid kit. There’s even a roll of duct tape. (And dad knows full
well duct tape is the solution to any problem, automotive or otherwise.)
Let Him Rock: He sent you to school, so help him
enter the school of rock with a new Ford guitar. This Fender® Sonoran acoustic
model delivers classic unplugged sound with a stylish blue-burst finish and
Ford script. The six string costs $350 and features a solid spruce top,
mahogany back and sides, Venetian cutaway, and Stratocaster headstock. Rock on,
dad.
Decorate His Den: A treasure trove of poster-ready
images chronicling Ford’s history can be found online at Ford ArteHouse through
The Ford Collection. From racing heroes to concept cars, Mustangs to
Thunderbirds, it’s all there. Prices start at $17.99 and framing is available.
Photos of the new Ford Shelby GT500KR are hard to ignore. The car goes on sale
next year, but posters are available today.
Empower Him: What dad really needs to get his engine running
this Father’s Day is a new engine. Specifically, a 514 cubic-inch,
625-horsepower Ford Racing Performance crate engine. For $8,100, this V-8
monster will show up on his doorstep. Some assembly and installation is
required, so make sure you visit www.fordracingparts.com
before you buy.
Help Him Be On Time: A wristwatch is a safe bet for
gifting. The new, Cobra Leather Strap Watch is a favorite among the many
distinctive watches available through The Ford Collection. Priced at $85, the
stylishmen’s timepiece features a genuine leather strap and Cobra logo. It is
delivered in a stainless steel case and includes luminous hands, date function,
and is water resistance up to 100 feet.
Make Him Feel Like a Kid Again: Truthfully, he won’t fit. But even
so, dad can appreciate the timeless appeal of a great pedal car. This year,
consider a classic ’32 Ford. With prices starting at $249, there are six
pedal-car models, including a flame-painted hot rod. The official 75th
Anniversary ‘32 Ford Roadster is a great choice and benefits a good cause. For
each anniversary model sold, pedal-car maker Warehouse 36 will donate $10 to
the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund.
Make Him Feel Like a Kid Again, Version 2.0: Dozens of die-cast models are
available through The Ford Collection, spanning the entire history of Ford
Motor Company. Models include a 1913 Ford Model T, a classic Ford F1 pickup,
and even a 2006 Ford Fusion. Limited edition is the way to go when your
inheritance is on the line, so consider Franklin Mint’s Ford Shelby GT500
die-cast. Only 5,000 will be produced, making it even more rare than the real
thing. And prices start at $120, well below the production version.
Fix His Drive: New to The Ford Collection this
year is a custom Nike-brand driver with the Ford Blue Oval logo on the grip, an
ideal gift for dads that duff. The large head driver delivers high resistance
to twisting and the thin-titanium face provides great forgiveness. It slides
neatly into any golf bag for just $239.
Beat Him in Pool: Dad loves his rec room and will
love it even more with a new pool table handcrafted by Olhausen®,
Keep Him Warm: The Ford Collection offers a coat
closet full of jackets and fleeces, but your dad is probably Built Ford Tough
and should dress the part. Priced at $95, the Built Ford Tough Cheyenne Dri
Duck® Jacket is a classic quarry-washed canvas work coat that provides maximum
warmth and durability. The hooded jacket will stand up to what dad dishes out,
thanks to triple knit stitching, a heavy duty metal zipper, and rib knit cuffs.
The Ford
Collection was launched in 1997 and now includes more than 750 unique Ford,
Lincoln and Mercury branded items. In all, Ford Motor Company manages one
of the largest licensing operations in the world, with more than 300
unique licensees.
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