Porsche has a long and fascinating history and the company’s cars have been adored by both auto sport followers and those who appreciate high performance road cars. And yuppies. And hairdressers.

Porsche has a long and fascinating history and the company’s cars have been adored by both auto sport followers and those who appreciate high performance road cars. And yuppies. And hairdressers.

Although your dad may not ever have expressed this fact, he wants one. In his mind he has already argued out the justification for it, namely that it’s like a Ferrari that’s easier to park and a bit less flash. Ask him.

 Another way to find out would be to buy a build your own Porsche kit as a birthday gift for him and watch his reaction. If his face lights up and he starts to manically rip into the packaging, that’s a yes. If you subsequently hear brum-brumming and powersliding noises emerging from behind closed doors and a fumbling sound when you open it, it’s a definite yes.

 Finding out won’t be expensive either. Simply visit GettingPersonal.co.uk and under birthday gifts for Him you’ll find this die-cast dream machine for £7.95, a price that even includes the screwdriver he’ll build it with.

 If he enrols on a hairdressing course, that’s an absolute yes.