“Although most joys in life are abstract and not for sale, I must confess that I am hopelessly addicted to beautiful, well-made objects and collectibles, especially if I don’t really need them”, says Jan. “The only cure for me is to write about the things I love and compile endless wishlists – just in case I hit the jackpot one day. So when my colleagues from the Classic Driver Shop asked me to put together a selection of presents I would give away this Christmas to a likeminded friend, I for once was well prepared.”
“I’m a sucker for minimalist graphics and puristic 1970s design, that’s why the Amalgam model of the iconic Porsche 911 R and the Lancia Stratos Alitalia Poster by Automobilist are high on my list. Giving in to my current fascination with early skateboard culture, I have also added the latest, all-white Travel Case on Wheels from my friends at Floyd as well as the super desirable re-release of the Banzai aluminium longboard – the green one’s particularly stunning. Furthermore, I have added two of the books I am most proud of – the concept car compilation “Fast Forward” that I co-edited with Gestalten and “Escapes Winter”, a tribute to the beauty of snowed-under mountain passes. Finally, one needs to know what time it is – and while I am not really a watch guy, the Montreal-inspired TAG Heuer Carrera 160th Anniversary is the most desirable timepiece I have seen in a very long time.”
“So how to transport all these things? Luckily, Bennett Winch have just released a set of understated, yet ultra-desirable cargo bags that should do the trick. And instead of a sled I’d kindly ask the owner of my favourite shooting brake, the one-off Aston Martin Virage Zagato, if I could borrow it for some hours for my Pre-Christmas delivery tour.”
