Ashanti fulfilled one of her boyfriend Nelly’s childhood wishes for his 49th birthday by giving the rapper his dream car.

“Ashanti couldn’t wait to give Nelly the car for his birthday,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “She had been planning this surprise for months and it was such a hard secret to keep. But seeing his reaction made it all worthwhile.”

Nelly turned 49 on Thursday, November 2. “He couldn’t believe Ashanti went out of her way to get him this vintage 1962 Impala,” the insider added. “He was in total shock and overcome with emotion when he saw it. This gift meant the world to him because it had a much more sentimental reason behind it.

This was Nelly’s dream car since he was a kid and he couldn’t believe Ashanti gave him such a thoughtful gift. It’s one of the best presents he’s ever received.”

The twosome are “better than ever” after reconnecting earlier this year. “They feel like their time apart has given them time to mature and grow emotionally and know what they really want out of a relationship,” the source said.