What to buy for a Petrolhead on Fathers Day?

It's easy enough to pick up a t shirt or mug featuring a car or motorbike when you're looking for a fathers day gift for your classic car enthusiast dad. It's a nice enough idea, but if you're looking for something a little more special; a thoughtful, personalised fathers day gift that will really mean something, read on...

A classic car or motorbike weathervane is not just something to look at, it can hold so many memories if vehicles have been a big part of their lives. A weathervane featuring the exact model the recipient used to own can take them back to a time and place, even a feeling; it can evoke memories of an adventure or a favourite family holiday. It’s so much more than an inanimate object. 

Personally my dad couldn’t car less about cars as long as they work, but for David, my partner and the other half of Black Fox Metalcraft, he’s always planning an adventure based around vehicles that need a bit of love! For David, there’s a couple of cars & motorbikes that definitely hold a lot of memories for him, and for us as a family. For example our little Fiat Panda that he restored; we drove it overland to Russia before that became something you wouldn’t want to do, (see photo below taken in St Petersburg!) and we’ve had so many more local adventures here in the Scottish Borders with our twin daughters as little toddlers; I know as they grow older and find their own paths these memories will become so much more important. Or, there’s the Minsk motorbike he bought and sold in Vietnam, riding around the country with two friends before we even had the responsibility of running Black Fox Metalcraft – its so much more than just a motorbike, it’s a time, a place and a feeling.

A car weathervane from Black Fox Metalcraft featuring a car that is a Dad’s pride and joy can make a fantastic gift - if they’ve spent many hours spent restoring a classic, why not top off their garage with a celebration of their work, and showcase their interest if it’s something they are proud of. Our designs are carefully drawn and are realistic; we’re happy to add in the smallest detail to make them distinctive and personal to you. Do they have fond memories of their first car? A bespoke classic car weathervane can spark a conversation.

Personalised Fathers day gifts built to last

Any of our car and motorbike weathervane designs can be altered to include a driver/rider and passenger/pillion to add more of a personal connection. As skilled designers, we can work from a vague description or directly from photographs, and the customer is welcome to have as much or as little input as they like during the design process. The car or motorbike can even be painted by hand in full colour to match the exact vehicle, including its registration number, making a truly personalised fathers day gift.

As well as looking stunning an unique, our weathervanes are also designed to last. They look quality, they feel robust and are made with care. The finish is as rust proof as it can be for anywhere near the price; it is electroplated with zinc before the durable black powdercoat is baked on, meaning a car weathervane from Black Fox Metalcraft is a Fathers day gift that will last, and be appreciated for many years to come.

If you'd like to commission a bespoke classic car weathervane as a fathers day gift, contact Black Fox Metalcraft to discuss your ideas.