If your spouse insists you keep the obscenities to a bare minimum each time you try to put your Mustang on ramps to change the oil, then ask her to get you a set of Race Ramps' Sport Ramps. The Sport Ramps were designed for cars with wide tires and a low front end. They're lightweight and work great. Prices range from $135.00 to $299.00, and trust us, they're worth it. Race Ramps; 866/404-2788; www.raceramps.com
Give your kid a Mustang of his own-just have Santa drop one of Warehouse 36's '65 Mustang pedal cars under the tree. Available in either red or blue, the cars come with some assembly required. These Stangs are much cheaper than their full-size brothers, as the Fred Flintstone-powered car will empty the bank account by only $259.99. Warehouse 36; 800/293-9793; www.warehouse36.com
While you may be in the doghouse by default, make sure you go into jail properly dressed. Thanks to this nifty T-shirt from Kocky's Products, you can show off your inmate number-the firing order of a small-block Ford. Available in black, gray, white, and orange, the T-shirts are a great gift at $19.99. Kocky Products; 740/350-2079; www.kockyproducts.com
Look at all of these great stocking stuffers. With the 52-ounce Bubba Keg from the Ford Collection filled with your favorite holiday drink, you might not want to come home from any of those wonderful family visits. The keg is made of stainless steel and plastic, features a spill-proof, screw-on lid, and has a nifty handle, all for just $19.00. Throw in the GT500 keychain ($6.00) for that blown car sitting in your driveway, and you'll have a constant reminder of the power in your pocket. Keep the boredom to a minimum with the tic-tac-toe game ($18.00), and your breath fresh with the box of Ford-branded Spearmint Beechies chewing gum ($16.00). Those wanting to chug their morning coffee with supercar potential should check out the Ford GT coffee mug ($12.00). The Ford Collection; 888/380-6663; www.fordcollection.com
I made my list and checked it twice. Now it's time to make the trip back to the North Pole in my Cobra with the elves. What, did you think I was still riding in that wimpy sleigh? Fagetaboudit!
These dashing 1:6-scale dashboards measure approxi-mately 9 inches wide by 6 inches high; are made of die-cast and plastic construction; and feature an optional built-in business-card holder, model-identification plaque, realistic switches, turn-signal detents, opening ashtray, opening glovebox with reproduction automobile owner's manual, working dashboard lights, ignition keys, and more. The '65 Mustang dashboards are offered in red and black. GMP Die Cast; 800/536-1637; www.gmpdiecast.com