These instrument cluster clocks are a stylish nod to car culture

It's unfortunately fairly common to see tacky merchandise aimed at car lovers, but one company we've found online is offering the sort of items that genuinely exude a touch of class and offer a genuine part of the classic car experience.

That company is called re-engague – yes, no caps – and it offers an array of clocks made out of the instrument clusters from cars produced between the 1960s to '80s.

The gauges used for each piece have all previously been fitted to a real example of their respective car, with options including everything from the Volkswagen Type 3 to the BMW 02 Series and even the Citroën GSA for those after a particularly retro-futuristic look.

These clocks feature options from a range of brands including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Opel, and Citroën (Image: re-engague)

All feature backlit dials and a functional analogue or digital clock depending on the model. Most also feature a wireless smartphone charger, while pricier models come with the housing wrapped in leatherette.

While prices start at €279 for a pair of dials from an Opel Kadett B, most sit around the €800 mark, stretching as high as €1500 for a Mercedes-Benz W109 300SEL cluster with an integrated Bluetooth speaker.

Even if that does mean these are homewares for the more well-heeled enthusiast, you can't deny these look classy.

This is certainly a classier and more subtle way of indicating your automotive passion than some branded merchandise (Image: re-engague)