Need a Christmas tree? Grab an ex-McRae Subaru Impreza

Still not got a Christmas tree, a mere four days before we’re all getting tucked into bed awaiting Santa Claus? Worry not. Even with such short notice, there’s time to get yourself into a rural forest to hack down the finest of firs beneath which the big man can leave his presents.

Well, there is if you have an ex-Colin McRae Subaru Impreza rally car to hand. A point proven by London specialist car dealer Girardo & Co, which has put together a Christmas video that manages to not be completely cheesy. Bravo.

There are skids, jumps and the truly heart-warming sight of left-foot braking in wellington boots. Not to mention a dirt-soaked Scooby trundling through London traffic looking cool as hell.

It all serves to remind us that, if we’re being brutally honest, the only thing we really want for Christmas this year is, well, an ex-Colin McRae Subaru Impreza rally car. We’ve been really good, honest…