My oldest son is 12, and very much enamored with Porsche. Any age appropriate gift suggestions for Christmas? Books? I thought about getting him a junior membership to PCA, but didn’t know exactly what that entails. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks in advance.
Is 12 too old for die cast models? I loved those growing up and they helped shape my interest in Porsche from a young age.
No way….1/18 scale GT3…would be an awesome gift
No age is too old for die cast models. Hell I still try and find cool ones every time I go to the store
The Lego suggestions are great. If you have a game console or a PC for gaming, also consider Forza Horizon 5, and buy the Porsche car pack. I had a lot of fun with that.
A book on entrepreneurship so he can work out how to buy his own
You can join the PCA with a Porsche through the Test Drive program. Same cost as a membership. He will get the award winning Porsche Panorama magazine, printed version, every month in the mail. Once you’re in as a Test Drive member, you can sign him up for the Juniors. When I was his age, I was a Porsche enthusiast but didn’t even know about Panorama. Another enthusiast gave me a copy when I was 21. I thought I was in heaven because it was a magazine solely dedicated to all things Porsche. Cost of the membership is $46/year. https://www.pca.org/pca-test-drive
I’d say you have a few choices… a 1/18 scale model of a GT3 or one of the race cars, history of the 911 book, or a book on Porsche history with LeMans, OR a cool hat or t shirt. Lots of options really…just whatever would keep his interest and grow the hobby for him
Die cast, legos, books. I’m a big boy and still buy all 3 😂
A PS5 and Gran Turismo 7
Even at 29, half my love of Porsche’s is translated to me taking a 928 out in Forza on Le Mans and running at 180 mph down the Mulsanne straight with the car maintaining its composure like the proper thoroughbred it is.
Rent one take him for a ride he’ll remember 🤷♂️
Porsche Museum
https://www.porsche.com/international/aboutporsche/porschemuseum/
Or a visit here and I’m sure you can buy a ride along with one of their instructors:
https://www.porschedriving.com/los-angeles
https://www.porschedriving.com/track-experience/barber-motorsports
Be his hero. Find a junk/salvage one and you guys spend the next 4 years restoring it together. Then buy big parts for future birthdays/Xmas presents.
Happy 16th kiddo.
The real gift would be the memories, for both of ya.