This article was updated on December 9, 2022 with new products and information.
Enjoying the automotive world doesn’t necessarily mean getting dirty under the hood or watching something on a screen. Why not give someone a good old book? There are tons out there, so we went through and picked out our favorites, including photo and text-heavy titles. Is there really a better gift than an auto-themed book for a car-loving bookworm?
Check Out Our Ultimate Gift Guide for Car Lovers
National Geographic 100 Drives, 5,000 Ideas
Now 32% Off
R&T Crew Big & Fast Cars: 701 Totally Amazing Facts! (Pre-Order)
Now 46% Off
National Geographic Drives of a Lifetime
Now 27% Off
Welbeck Publishing Formula 1: The Official History
Adrian Newey How To Build A Car
Welbeck Publishing Formula One Circuits From Above
Allan Staniforth Race and Rally Car Source Book
David Nafría To See the Invisible: Volume 1
Chad Miller 1973-1984 All About the WRC
teNeues The Porsche 911 Book
Now 30% Off
Senior Commerce Editor
The Senior Commerce Editor for Hearst Autos, Jon Langston is an avid motorcyclist and gear collector whose work has appeared in Men’s Journal, The Drive, Rider, Iron & Air, Cycle World, and more.
Senior Editor, Buyer’s Guide
Drew Dorian is a lifelong car enthusiast who has also held a wide variety of consumer-focused positions throughout his career, ranging from financial counselor to auto salesperson. He has dreamed of becoming a Car and Driver editor since he was 11 years old—a dream that was realized when he joined the staff in April 2016. He’s a born-and-raised Michigander and learned to drive on a 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. His automotive interests run the gamut from convertibles and camper vans to sports cars and luxury SUVs.
Associate Commerce Editor
Collin Morgan is the Associate Commerce Editor at Hearst Autos, where he presents the best gear for your automotive endeavors. He’s been a technician in the trenches of Midwestern automotive repair, explored the automotive shrines in central Italy, and now enjoys making slow cars go fast around various Michigan racetracks.
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