Now for a heartwarming story to get you through midweek. This is a tale about a son who wanted to do something massive for his father’s 60th birthday. The biggest surprise he’d ever had. The dad in question used to own a green Pontiac GTO when he was younger and it was his prized possession. So the son had an idea. It started with framed photos of the car his dad owned and this heartfelt message…

“Hey Pops, at an early age you taught me some great values. You taught me to work hard, to be a good person, and always stand up for myself. You have shaped me into the man I am today. The sacrifices you have made for our family can never be repaid. You are my best friend and my hero. I am proud to call you my father. So, now that I have probably made both of us shed a tear, let’s celebrate your 60th birthday with a gift that you’ve earned and deserve.”

“Take the keys, close your eyes, and let’s take a walk outside. Love, Frankie.”

And there was his beloved GTO was his once again! What a wonderful way to celebrate your father’s 60th birthday and what a heartwarming tale of how much a classic car can mean to a person.

“When my father-in-law was 16 he owned a 68 Pontiac GTO. Bought and paid for with his own hard earned money. He and my mother-in-law have such great memories of those times and that car. A while back they found some old photos of the GTO. There it was, green with a black vinyl top. The myth, the legend, Pop’s GTO. Listening to the stories and looking at the pictures, my brother-in-law became inspired, and began the journey of locating and restoring a (not his first, I might add) similar if not identical car. This week my father and mother-in-law celebrated their 60th birthdays. All of their children were there to celebrate with them. This video is of my brother surprising his father with the gift of a life time. And no, my three year old did not spoil the surprise. Enjoy.”

If you’re looking to get your own father something for his birthday or even on Father’s Day, which is just around the corner, how about taking him down The Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb on the 12th June. It is a BMW Car Club event which is £100 to participate or free if you just want to spectate. It is anticipated that there will be 5/6 runs per entrant depending on the weather and it sounds like a great present and day out for a Classic Car enthusiast.