LA man bought his dad a Ferrari for his birthday and 3 years later he returned the favor with an even bigger surprise
Published on Sep 30, 2026 at 2:13 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Sep 30, 2026 at 2:56 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
A while back, this California YouTuber bought his dad a Ferrari for his birthday.
A free Ferrari is a free Ferrari, and it must be amazing to receive one from your son.
But then his dad decided to one-up him.
Because the incredible car he gave to his son is arguably even better than the Ferrari.
His dad gave him one of the last manual supercars in existence
Around three years ago, YouTuber Cam Casey surprised his dad with a spectacular new Ferrari.
Casey, originally from Chicago but currently based in California, showed up at his parents’ doorstep in Chicago with a brand-spanking-new 488 GTB in red.
Three years later, his dad decided to ‘pay him back’ with a new Porsche.
And this is no ordinary Porsche; it’s the GT3 Touring.
With the exception of high-profile, limited-edition hypercars made by companies like Gordon Murray Automotive or Nilu27, the GT3 Touring remains one of the few ‘full-fledged’ production supercars that still come with a manual transmission.
A battle of MSRPs
The Ferrari 488 GTB is no longer in production, but when it was new, the original base MSRP ranged from approximately $242,000 to $262,000 depending on the model year and before optional extras and various bits and bobs include state taxes, which can be pretty hefty in California.
As for the 911 GT3 Touring, the starting base MSRP for a new Porsche 911 GT3 Touring is around $235,800.
All in all, we’re looking at around half a million worth of supercars.
But with a caveat.
The 488 GTB is Ferrari’s equivalent of a ‘standard’ or ‘entry-level’ car.
These words should be used carefully when talking about a Ferrari, but that’s basically what they are.
By contrast, the GT3 Touring with a manual is a unicorn, chiefly because collectors want manual transmissions.
This explains the market value.
The Ferrari is trending downwards, with an average market value that’s currently around or below its original MSRP, while the Porsche is trending upwards, with its value continuously rising.
Ferrari also sells a manual car, but with a caveat
In theory, if you wanted to buy a brand-new Ferrari with a manual you could.
In practice, you’d be buying an automatic car with an incredibly sophisticated (and patented) gearbox.
For the 12Cilindri, the Italian automaker patented a system that allows the automatic transmission to simulate a manual gearbox.
Everything is realistic and accurate, from the three-pedal layout to the distinctive ‘clunk’ sound.
You can even stall, if you get it wrong.
The GT3 Touring does things differently, because it has a real manual gearbox, not a digital one.
We’ll leave it up to you to decide which is better.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
