posted on June 15, 2016
As Father’s Day sneaks up on us once again, you may be lamenting just how hard it is to shop for dads. While it’s perfectly practical to give him a nose-hair trimmer and we’re sure he’ll love the card you make an hour before you see him, you still have the chance to get him something unique and memorable.
We’ve put together a gift guide to some of the most fun, dad-worthy cars for rent on Turo. Taking the keys to one of these beauties and hitting the road is sure to be at least as thrilling as another necktie. And maybe if you’re lucky, he’ll be looking for a co-pilot.*
James’ Ferrari 360
Fact: Dads dig Ferraris. Old dads, young dads, bombastic dads, demure dads — all dads secretly dream of showboating around the streets in a flashy, throaty Ferrari. Because Ferraris.
Location: Manassas, VA
Andre’s Tesla Model X
With space for the fam and a 257-mile range, this family-friendly supercar is also “ludicrously fast”, according to Tesla. Dad can tote around his kiddies while still quenching his thirst for RPMs.
Location: Hillsborough, CA
Sammy’s Maserati Ghibli
If your dad has Soprano aspirations, look no further than this luxury Italian sedan. Once he gets ahold of the V6 twin turbo Ferrari-assembled engine and red leather interior detailing, he’ll be zipping down the 495 faster than you can say “Fuggetaboudit”.
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Christian’s Alfa Romeo 4C
Built from Formula 1-grade materials and “derived from over 100 years of Alfa’s racing history”, this spicy red Alfa will make any dad feel like Juan Manuel Fangio for the day.
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Kent’s Porsche 911
It doesn’t get much more classic than the Porsche 911. The responsive steering, the limber chassis, the growling engine: your dad has probably been dreaming about versions of the 911 his whole life. Give him the chance to make it happen.
Location: Millbrae, CA
Alex’s Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Whether your father is an actual gangster or just plays one on TV, this is the stylish, power vehicle for him. Its looks are unique and its performance is all about precision.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Yakov’s Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
The SLK is that car that classy dads in linen suits take around town when they’re looking to bump their jams and get a little breeze in their hair.
Location: Miami, FL
Ariel’s Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Just because your dad’s dance moves are strange and off-beat, does not mean he can’t have smooth, graceful moves on the road. The Corvette Stingray is waiting to take him to show him how to groove.
Location: Tacoma, WA
Jason’s BMW M
This BMW is for the attentive dad, who would fly a rocket ship if he could, and honestly, this car might just have the power to take him over the moon.
Location: Boston, MA
Adam’s Dodge Challenger
If your dad’s power animal is a shark, this is quite possibly the closest he’ll get to driving the actual thing. It’s got muscle, it’s got teeth, and it’s sleek as hell.
Location: Lehi, UT
Tony’s Jaguar F-Type
With red leather seats and lots of pep, the Jaguar F-type is the smooth, sporty car your dad dreamed of driving before he had kids. What better gift could you possibly give him than a little jolt of youth?
Location: San Francisco, CA
Brian’s Tesla Model S
Give your dad a little ride into the future. This electric car not only has a 200+ mile range, it comes with an autopilot mode that will really make him feel like the king of the road.
Location: Wheeling, IL
*To drive a car rented from Turo, Dad needs to become an approved driver.
Kamala Puligandla
Kamala Puligandla is a writer, editor, and bon vivant in LA. She is the author of two books, Zigzags and You Can Vibe Me On My Femmephone, and is always on the look-out for strange stories, excellent eats, and relaxing locales.
