Holiday Shop 2026: Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas

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Seasonal guides for collectors from Modern Car Collector. Halloween is almost here, Thanksgiving weekend is storage time for many of us, and Christmas shopping has begun. See also The Collector’s Shop for year-round guides.

🎃 Halloween (October 31)

Halloween Garage Party Ideas for Car Collectors

A collector’s garage makes an unforgettable Halloween party venue. With a little lighting and decor, the cars become part of the show.

Trunk-or-Treat With a Classic Car: Paint-Safe Decorating Tips

A classic car at a trunk-or-treat is a guaranteed crowd favorite. But original paint and chrome deserve extra care.

Halloween Car Movie Night in the Garage

Spooky season is the perfect excuse for a car-themed movie night in the garage. There are plenty of classic thrillers with cars at their center.

Car-Themed Halloween Costumes for Kids & Adults

Race drivers, pit crews and grease-stained mechanics make some of the easiest and most fun Halloween costumes, and they look even better standing next to a classic car.

🦃 Thanksgiving (November 26)

Thanksgiving Weekend Winter Storage Checklist for Classics

For many collectors, Thanksgiving weekend is the traditional time to put the classics to bed for winter. Here is what you need to do it right.

Fall Paint Protection: Thanksgiving Weekend Detailing for Classics

Before winter storage, give your classic a thorough detail and a fresh layer of protection. A long holiday weekend is the perfect time.

Thanksgiving Weekend Car Books & Documentaries

After the turkey, settle in with a great car book or documentary. Here are the categories collectors love.

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Shopping List for Car Collectors (2026)

Black Friday weekend is one of the best times of the year to buy the bigger-ticket garage gear collectors put off all year.

Thanksgiving Road Trip Kit for Classic Cars

Taking the classic to Thanksgiving dinner is a great tradition, but late-November weather and long holiday traffic call for a well-packed trunk.

Hosting Thanksgiving Overflow in the Garage: Car-Safe Setup

When the dining room fills up, the garage becomes the kids’ table, the football room or the dessert bar. With a collection parked nearby, a little planning keeps guests comfortable and the cars safe.

🎄 Christmas Gift Guides

Christmas Gifts for Classic Car Owners Under $100 (2026)

Thoughtful gifts for classic car owners don’t have to be expensive. These picks land around $100 or less (prices vary).

Luxury Christmas Gifts for Car Collectors (2026)

For the collector who has everything, these premium gifts upgrade the garage and the experience of ownership.

Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Classic Car Fans (2026)

Small gifts for classic car fans that fit in a stocking and still make an impression.

Classic Car Christmas Decor & Ornaments

Classic cars and Christmas go together, from the vintage red truck carrying a tree to retro car ornaments. Decorate your home and garage with these picks.

Christmas Gifts for Kids Who Love Cars (2026)

Raising the next generation of car collectors starts early. These gifts turn a love of cars into building, learning and play.

Christmas Gifts for Car Detailing Enthusiasts (2026)

For the person who spends Sunday mornings perfecting paint, the right detailing gift is both useful and appreciated.

Christmas Gifts for Racing & Motorsport Fans (2026)

From Formula 1 to vintage racing, motorsport fans love gifts that bring them closer to the track.

Christmas Gifts for the Home Mechanic (2026)

For the person who would rather fix it than pay someone else, tools are the gift that keeps giving.

Christmas Gifts for Women Who Love Classic Cars (2026)

Plenty of women collect, show, wrench on and drive classic cars. These gifts celebrate the driver, the collector and the enthusiast.

Christmas Gifts for New Classic Car Owners (2026)

Someone just bought their first classic? Congratulations to them. The first year of ownership comes with a long wish list, even if they do not know it yet.