Spinning Your Wheels for the Greatest Gift Idea?

He already has a plasma TV, he’s got an iPhone in one pocket and a BlackBerry in the other. He just picked up the newest Sony Cybershot digicam and he knows all the fans who sit courtside at Lakers games on a first-name basis. What do you get for that guy who has everything? Until now the contenders for this coveted gift position has remained a question mark in my mind. That is, until my girlfriend surprised me on our anniversary and took me to Spin (www.spin-la.com). No, I’m not talking about an exercise class – please, what kind of gift would that be?

Think of Spin as Enterprise Rent-a-Car on steroids. Gone are the days of being waited on by a pimple-faced post community college grad with polyester green tie. Here, clients are assisted by Dale Fox - the unquestionably suave, indulgence-spirited visionary behind Spin. Fox has meticulously hand selected Spin’s entire portfolio of vintage and rare exotics. Rarely will one see such an exemplary collection of cars, let alone offered an opportunity to drive them.

Spin’s auto collection ranges in vintage European from the 1978 Ferrari 308 (aka the Magnum PI car) to the 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster (aka the BH 90210 Dylan McKay car). Not in the mood for a stick shift transmission? Indulge in the unparalleled Formula 1 paddle shifting experience featured in the late model Aston Martin Vanquish (aka the 007 Die Another Day car). I think you see where I’m going.

Spin hit the nail on the head by removing the sleazy feeling that can accompany renting a car one can’t really afford to own. The problem with renting a late model Ferrari or Lamborghini at most local shops is that it’s difficult not to feel let down upon the return at the end of the day, after doing several hundred laps down Rodeo drive and the Sunset strip. It also takes a lot of the fun away when 12 other identical cars pull up next to you in the period of an hour or so.
At Spin, you’re guaranteed to be the only one you see driving that car. Will you get stopped by random admirers? Of course. But, that’s all part of the fun. We rented the 1961 Alfa Romeo Guilietta Spyder and got stopped by Bentley drivers and commoners alike, recollecting the times when they were growing up and dreamt of driving that such car.

Because time is limited and no one wants to spend their precious minutes stuck on the 405, Spin is conveniently located in the heart of Venice on Abbot Kinney, thus providing great coastal access. Renters can choose to head south on PCH to Laguna Beach and Newport, or head north like we did up to Malibu and Santa Barbara. No matter which way you drive, odds are on the way home you’ll end up with many accolades for coming up with the best gift idea.

Spin
1410 Abbot Kinney Blvd Venice CA 90291
888.852.7746
www.spin-la.com