It can be tricky to buy gifts for lovers of the 55 Chevy when the only thing you know about cars is what color they come in. When you don't know a steering column from a serpentine belt, you certainly aren't going to know what your gear head wants for his or her birthday without a little help. This list has you covered with 12 great ideas that any 55 Chevy lover will … well, love.

Cleaning Kit: Gather everything you would need to wash, wax, and detail a car or truck, from sponges and tire cleaner to chamois clothes and detail tools. If your budget is high enough, include a cordless vacuum with a crevasse tool. Instead of putting everything in the traditional basket, use a bucket.

Metal Signs: Collectible metal signs are always welcome in a garage. Whether your car lover drinks Coca-Cola, Pepsi, or Schlitz beer, they will appreciate the nostalgic sign. You can also find reproductions in many big box stores or hunt down the perfect, original sign at online auctions and garage sales.

Winter Windshield Cover: Windshield covers that prop up in the front or back window to block the sun are ubiquitous in the summer months. If you live in a northern climate, however, consider gifting a winter windshield cover. These handy items go on the outside of your windshield, covering both the glass and the wipers. When you return to your car after work or an evening out, there is no scraping required. Simply lift to expose snow- and ice-free glass. Anyone who has ever tried to work with windshield wiper blades that are frozen directly to the windshield and aren't' budging will appreciate this gift.

Mobile Tool Cart: Think of mobile, or rolling, tool carts as an investment. They are the ultimate gift for many car enthusiasts that also like to tinker on their favorite automobile. They need a place to put all their tools and this is the best place to do so. If they don't have one, they sure want one. If they already have one, they want a bigger one.

Multitool: Multitools have been topping wish lists for decades because they are a classic gift that anyone can use and everyone needs. Today you can get in the classic pocket knife format, a wristwatch, or even a lighter. If you live anywhere near the Smithsonian, be sure to check out their version from 1880 that has over 100 gadgets inside. It was a beast!

Wall-Mounted Bottle Opener: Every garage space needs a wall-mounted bottle opener. Grab one that shows off the logo of your loved one's favorite car brand -- Chevrolet.

Memorabilia: Finding collectible memorabilia from NASCAR, Grand Prix, or even the famous 24 Heures du Mans in France also makes for a great gift, particularly if the recipient loves to watch racing. Be sure to get any paperwork of certificate of authenticity verifying the provenance of the piece.

Pictorial Book: Large, hardcover books with gorgeous pictorial spreads are favorite holiday gifts and often displayed on the coffee table for years to come. Pick one featuring anything from the 55 Chevy to the 67 Porsche, muscle cars to Model-Ts.

55 Chevy Parts: The most obvious gift is more  55 Chevy parts, such as from i5 CHEVY. If you don't know what he needs, just ask. Any car lover is bound to ramble on and on about the latest tweak they'd like to do to their carburetor or enter into a lively debate about reproduction parts vs. original parts.

Finding the perfect gift for your car enthusiast is easy when your think outside the (glove)box.