Father's day gifts for an automotive-loving dad

Father's Day is Sunday. Don't have a gift yet? Well, does dad golf? Is he a Dale Jr. fan? Maybe, he's more of a beach bum - or an executive with a sense of humor. Regardless, your neighborhood auto dealer can set him up with something affordable, useful and unique. There's plenty to choose from. Here's some of what we found:

For the executive

If your father is an executive, spring for the Mercedes-Benz-badged Proteo Office Case by Samsonite from Phillips Mercedes-Benz of Virginia Beach, $90. Also at Phillips, classic Mercedes-Benz cuff-links, $22. Low on cash, but want something with a three-pointed star? An L.E.D.-flashlight and laser pointer is a mere $7.

For the golfer

If dad hits the links, Checkered Flag BMW of Virginia Beach has a complete line of BMW golf accessories, including a sport bag, $111.95; golf polo, $49.99; golf glove, $19; visor, $12; box of 12 Titleist Pro V1 golf balls, $61.50; golf towel, $14; and a green set, $20.25.

For the beach bum

If Dad would rather hit the beach, head for Greenbrier Volkswagen in Chesapeake. There, in addition to t-shirts, caps and other accessories, you'll find flip-flops, $29.95; a folding, padded Moon Chair, $48.95 and a Fun Grip Flyer, $10.

For the racing fan

OK, maybe pop has racing in his blood or just likes the stoplight grand prix. Pop for a Dale Earnhardt Jr. "Junior Nation" cap from Priority Chevrolet, Chesapeake, $13.11. Or there's a 2010 Camaro t-shirt, also at Priority, $15.01, that features an image that wraps around the shirt. For dad's day job, Priority also has a Chevrolet instrument cluster desk clock, so dad can track the time at Daytona and Laguna Seca, $00.

For the sportsman

A perfect present is a Jaguar knife from Checkered Flag Jaguar of Virginia Beach, $19.95.

For Audi fans

A popular item for Audi enthusiasts is an Audi accessory kit (valve-stem caps, license-plate frame, stainless steel keychain) from Checkered Flag Audi of Virginia Beach, $54.17.

For fun

Buy Dad a Porsche racing car. This Porsche RS Spyder model from Checkered Flag Porsche of Virginia Beach costs $59, a lot less than the real thing.

(Or you could always just get him a BMW 750Li as seen in the video in the upper left hand corner of this page.)