Mice, Rat Finks and freaks

Jil McIntosh

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Why surf the Web when you can drive it? Wired or wireless computer Road Mice come in Ford, Chev, Chrysler or Ferrari models, and their headlights light up, too. Car-themed mouse pads and USB sticks are also available. The Dodge Challenger matches the one in my driveway but only costs $47, www.roadmice.com.

How about a set of Zuru Link Clips this year? I can use these soft rubber tie-down straps to keep the washer fluid jug from moving around in my vehicle. $9.97 two-pack, Zellers.

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The Designated Passenger keeps his car spotless, but it's tough making that final swipe where the windshield meets the dash. Glass and surface cleaner-on-a-stick has a triangular head with three reusable covers to reach every bit of glass. $16.50, www.leevalley.com.

The late Ed "Big Daddy" Roth was as famous for his obnoxious Rat Fink cartoon character – born of his hatred for Mickey Mouse – as he was for his wildly customized cars. Acme has created a limited edition of 1,963 Rat Fink rollerball pens and matching tins. $95 (U.S.), www.fountainpenhospital.com.

The nifty (and heavy) Speed Freaks! collectibles are wild versions of race and street cars, including Subaru WRX, Pontiac GTO and, his favourite, a flamed black hot rod. Not only will it look great in his collection, but it'll keep him busy with something else to dust. $65 at select Hallmark stores, or www.enescocanada.com.

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Why not cook as fast as you drive? The Porsche X Series barbecue was created by Porsche Design and Barbeques Galore. This little number includes infrared burners, a rechargeable battery-operated rotisserie, and an electronic display that tells you how long it'll be until your porterhouse is perfect. You have to get it home from Texas, but it should fit in the back of the Cayenne. $6,000 (U.S.), www.bbqgalore.com.

Pit Stop Furniture offers the Grand Prix office chair, which includes tire-tread armrests, an adjuster that's a billet aluminum shift knob, suspension spring, racing-style wheels, and a base made of a brake rotor and caliper. There's a matching desk, too. $399 (U.S.), www.racingfurniture.com.

Take "dashboard dining" to its highest level: make a gift of a donation to Meals on Wheels, which delivers meals to seniors, or people disabled or chronically ill, in their homes. www.mealsonwheels.ca.

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