Muscle Mustang Holiday Gifts - 'Tis The Season

While the weather outside might be frightful, you can see just how cold it is from the warmth of your house with the Mr. Horsepower Thermometer. Showcasing the Road Runner and Clay Smith Cams moniker, the thermometer measures from -40 to 120 degrees F, and will only set you back a mere $27.95. Summit Racing Equipment; 800/230-3030; www.summitracing.com; Genuine Hot Rod Hardware; 800/575-1932; www.genuinehotrod.com

Why Have a train under the tree when you can set up your own Ford performance shop? Thanks to GMP Diecast, you can do just that. For exhaust installs, tranny swaps, and other heavy-duty work, check out the 1:18-scale two-post service lift. The lift is made to support one car, and is adjustable in height. It comes with a rolling drain tank and pan, and retails for $44.95. Store a couple of cars easier with the four-post drive-on lift. This lift is also adjustable, sells for $44.95, and allows you to store one car on it and another under it. No shop would be complete without tools and cars. To that end, don't look past the Ford Racing tool and trailer set, which comes with an open trailer, air tanks, and other accessories. The trailer set will put you back $64.95. As for the cars, who can look past some hard-hitting Ford muscle, both past and present? The flamed Brizio/Edelbrock '32 Ford showcases suicide doors and a price tag of $99.95, while the fendered silver and black '32 Ford comes with a removable top and side hoods. That die-cast also checks in at $99.95. Who could look past the blue and silver prototype '93 Mustang GT or the '67 Streetfighter Fairlane prototypes? Expect those to be available from GMP soon. GMP Diecast; 800/536-1637; www.gmpdiecast.com

The Shelby GT500 die-cast model kit from Classic Metal Works is a perfect gift for the Mustang-loving dad to give to his Mustang-loving son on Christmas morning. The kit features a super high-gloss custom paint finish, a detailed engine and interior, and some killer looking custom wheels and tires. The kits assemble with a small screwdriver with little to no gluing, and retail for $24.99. You can also pick up a red '05 Mustang GT kit as well. Classic Metal Works; 419/842-8114; www.classicmetalworks.com

Show your car some love by getting it a car cover from the experts at California Car Cover. The Noah cover is very breathable, is perfect for a car spending a lengthy amount of time both indoors and out, and is much more durable than the Stormweave cover from California Car Cover. The cover comes with a four-year warranty, and can be customized with numerous logos, including the Mustang running pony and the Ford blue oval. Not too shabby for $229.99. California Car Cover; 800/423-5525; www.calcarcover.com

Who doesn't love die-cast cars? Here we have a couple of really cool items for under the tree. Don't have your significant other spend a boring day at work. Make sure he or she has something cool to look at on their desk, like the Speed Freaks Mustang paperweight (far right). Weighing in at exactly 21/2 pounds, the paperweight looks cool sitting still and keeping those messy papers in check. At $35.95, it's a great gift for under the tree. For the kids, check out the flat black Ridemakerz S197 customizable model (far left). For those looking for a collectible, check out GMP Diecast's Streetfighter 1:24-scale Cobra and the soon-to-come black '93 Mustang GT (center). Both GMP cars feature a bevy of options, such as an opening hood, hatch, and doors, rolling wheels, and realistic details. The Streetfighter Cobra also showcases details such as a 347 stroker engine, Vortech T-trim supercharger, rollbar, and more. While no price was given for the GT, the Cobra checks in at $109.95. The paperweight can be picked up from Summit Racing Equipment; 800/230-3030; www.summitracing.com, or Genuine Hot Rod Hardware; 800/575-1932; www.genuinehotrod.com. The Ridemakerz car is from Ridemakerz; 866/58-RIDEZ; www.ridemakerz.com. The GMP cars can be found at GMP Diecast; 800/536-1637; www.gmpdiecast.com.

Relive the formative days of NHRA drag racing by asking for GMP Diecast's 1:18-scale version of "Ohio" George Montgomery's Mr. Gasket 427 Mustang gasser. Made to look like the car did back when it tore up dragstrips around the country, the car features a flip-top lid to get a look at the detailed engine. Pop the rest of the body rearwards, and you can gander at Montgomery's office where he handled business behind the wheel. This miniature version of drag racing lore retails for $139.99. GMP Diecast; 800/536-1637; www.gmpdiecast.com

Go retro this Christmas with Weiand's Navy Blue Retro T-shirt. Made out of 100 percent preshrunk cotton, the shirt features the Weiand logo on the left chest, and the artwork on the back. Tell your loved ones to plunk down the $22.99 and choose from small to XXXL. If that isn't your style, then check out the NOS Bike T-shirt. Showcasing the NOS logo and some really cool graphics, the shirt comes in sizes ranging from small to XXXL (for Santa, of course), and goes for a mere $19.99. Holley Performance Products; 270/781-9741; www.holley.com. If you're looking for a great stocking stuffer, then check out Vedalo HD's Milano sunglasses. The shades feature polycarbonate lenses, a drop-forged anodized aluminum alloy frame, spring-loaded concealed stainless hinges for resilient endurance, and ribbed stem pads that grip both the head and ear. The lenses provide glare-free views, and you can get the Milano in either grey aluminum with smoke lenses, or black aluminum with copper-rose lenses. We asked Santa to have the elves take our $159 and bring us a pair down from the North Pole. Vedalo HD; 800/801-4523; www.vedalohd.com

Once the Christmas Tree is down, light up your foyer or living room with an Earl's neon clock. Featuring a yellow neon ring, chrome hands, and a black second hand, the clock is one stylish way to tell time. It runs on one AA battery, and goes for $50.00. You can also choose from Holley, Hooker, Weiand, and NOS clocks. Eh, just get one of each for each room in the house. Holley Performance Products; 270/781-9741; www.holley.com

Show your love for all things Ford with Acme Trading Company's Ford desktop sign. Acme is a division of GMP Diecast, and produced this sign to complement your garage, desk, den, living room, or anywhere else you want to show off the Ford blue colors. The sign measures 81/2 inches tall and 7 inches wide, and showcases the Ford logo with durable neon-style lighting and backlighting on a reliable and steady base. The sign takes four AA batteries, and goes for $59.95. GMP Diecast; 800/536-1637; www.gmpdiecast.com

Show your love for the NHRA Motorsports Museum with this vintage-looking NHRA Motorsports Museum 10th Anniversary tin sign. The sign is perfect for your den or family room, and is endorsed by the NHRA's late founder, Wally Parks. Not only does it look good, but it's also a steal at $19.95. Summit Racing Equipment; 800/230-3030; www.summitracing.com; Genuine Hot Rod Hardware; 800/575-1932; www.genuinehotrod.com

Surely opening up a lamp showcasing the legendary 427 SOHC Ford engine on Christmas morning would be a great way to celebrate the holiday. The lamp features a miniature 1:6 version of the Ford powerplant on a solid base, as well as a matching lampshade emblazoned with nostalgic photos of the engine. The mini-motor showcases a removable air cleaner, a fully functional and turning flywheel and starter motor, and turning fan, fan belt, pulleys, alternator, and power steering pump. The lamp goes for $65.95, and takes a 60-watt bulb. Summit Racing Equipment; 800/230-3030; www.summitracing.com; Genuine Hot Rod Hardware; 800/575-1932; www.genuinehotrod.com

Tell time by taking a walk down memory lane with the '32 Ford Grille wall clock. The 7x101/2-inch ceramic replica is painted glossy black and pearlescent silver, and features vintage-style hands. The clock operates on one AA battery, and retails for $24.95. Summit Racing Equipment; 800/230-3030; www.summitracing.com; Genuine Hot Rod Hardware; 800/575-1932; www.genuinehotrod.com