If you have a friend or family member who is an automotive enthusiast and who has a birthday approaching, it can be fun to shop for a gift that relates to this area of interest. Apparel is always a good option and provided that you know the size of shirt the person wears, you can shop online or in-person to find them something that they'll be excited to wear. If the person is of a certain age, they might appreciate a T-shirt that has a throwback design. Here are some garments that you may wish to buy as a gift.

Automobile Brand

There are all sorts of throwback tees that feature automobile brands. Some of these garments will depict the logo of a company that still exists, while other garments feature logos of companies that are no longer in operation. You'll often see designs that feature not only the logo of an automotive brand but also a particular model of vehicle. It can be fun to choose a shirt that specifically relates to the person. For example, if they drove a particular make and model of vehicle in the 1970s or 1980s, finding a T-shirt that has a design from one of these eras can be appealing.

Historic Race

There are also lots of throwback T-shirts that have designs that pay tribute to certain historic automobile races. Some designs will feature poster-style images of races that may have occurred in the person's lifetime, such as in the 1960s or 1970s. There are other designs that recognize races from even longer ago, such as those that took place in the 1940s or 1950s. If the person follows a certain type of racing — for example, racing that is popular in North America or that is popular in Europe — you can look for the right T-shirt design.

Automotive Products

Another popular design option is a T-shirt that features the name and logo of an automotive product company. You'll see designs with certain types of motor oil, sparkplugs, brakes, and other aftermarket performance parts. You may be aware of the person's particular interest in one or more of these products. For example, if they had a muscle car in the 1970s, they might have used a specific performance product on it. Buying a shirt that pays tribute to one of these brands can be a nice trip down memory lane for the person. Shop for these and other automotive-themed throwback tees online at a retailer like B. L. Tees.