A £5,800 Coffee Machine? Porsche Celebrates 75 Years in Britain with Christmas Gift Collection

Porsche x La Marzocco espresso machine in white and green, photographed in front of a classic Porsche 911 with green Carrera graphics.

Porsche is celebrating 75 years in Britain with a Christmas gift collection that ranges from a £20 canvas bag to a £5,800 espresso machine inspired by one of its most famous sports cars.

The German manufacturer first appeared before the British public at the 1951 Earls Court Motor Show, and its latest collection combines that heritage with clothing, luggage, model cars and some rather unusual accessories.

For anyone who has ever fancied a Porsche but found the price of a 911 difficult to justify, there are certainly more affordable ways of displaying their enthusiasm for the marque.

A £5,800 Coffee Machine Inspired by the Carrera RS

Perhaps the most extraordinary item is a collaboration between Porsche and Italian coffee-machine manufacturer La Marzocco.

The Linea Micra espresso machine takes its inspiration from the legendary Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7, incorporating details such as a cup rail inspired by the car’s distinctive ducktail spoiler, Carrera RS lettering and Porsche-themed gauges.

Available in Grand Prix White with green accents or Tangerine, the machine costs £5,800.

There’s also a matching Pico coffee grinder, priced at £1,555.

Together, that’s £7,355 for a Porsche-inspired coffee setup. It might be considerably less expensive than a classic Carrera RS, but it’s still quite an investment in your morning coffee.

Tangerine orange Porsche x La Marzocco Linea Micra espresso machine with Carrera RS lettering and Porsche-inspired design details.
The Porsche x La Marzocco Linea Micra in Tangerine, featuring design details inspired by the 911 Carrera RS 2.7. The espresso machine costs £5,800. Photo: Porsche Cars Great Britain.

Porsche Heritage for Everyday Life

At the more accessible end of the collection is a £20 Retro canvas bag featuring artwork inspired by a classic Porsche poster.

The Retro Range also includes a unisex blouson jacket priced at £182, with styling influenced by the 1990s.

For those who prefer something with a stronger connection to Porsche’s earlier history, there’s a leather Touring Bag priced at £514, inspired by the original Porsche 356 tool bag.

A classic Porsche Document Folder, costing £124, draws its design inspiration from the interiors of 911 models produced between 1964 and 1973.

The collection also includes a Pepita-pattern thermal cup at £52 and a matching Porsche crest key ring at £40.

Models, Toys and a Little Porsche History

Younger enthusiasts haven’t been forgotten.

A Porsche 911 Baby Walker is available for £150, while a Playmobil Porsche Carrera GT construction set costs £36 and marks 25 years of the celebrated supercar.

Porsche is also recognising its British history with the Earls Court 51 Collection.

Inspired by the company’s appearance at the 1951 Earls Court Motor Show, the range includes scale models of the 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition in 1:43 and 1:18 sizes, alongside other commemorative accessories.

These particular items are available exclusively through Porsche Centres.

Travel in Porsche Style

For those who spend more time travelling than making coffee, Porsche’s Roadster Aluminium luggage collection offers suitcases inspired by the design of the 911.

Available in two sizes, with prices starting at £1,100, they feature interchangeable coloured wheels, leather handles and luggage tags.

The wider Christmas collection also includes clothing inspired by Porsche’s forthcoming electric Cayenne, motorsport-themed accessories and an AHEAD coffee-table book priced at £158.

Silver Porsche Roadster Aluminium wheeled suitcase with a grey Porsche 911 sports car in the background.
Porsche’s Roadster Aluminium luggage collection features 911-inspired styling, with suitcases priced from £1,100. Photo: Porsche Cars Great Britain.

Seventy-Five Years in Britain

Porsche’s first public appearance in Britain came in 1951, when the company exhibited at the Earls Court Motor Show.

Seventy-five years later, the marque has become an established part of British motoring culture, with generations of 356, 911 and other models attracting dedicated enthusiasts.

Its anniversary Christmas collection reflects that history, although the £5,800 espresso machine might be the item that attracts the most conversation.

Would you rather have the coffee machine, or put the money towards an actual Porsche project?

The collection is available through participating Porsche Centres and the official Porsche Online Shop, although availability varies by item.

Information and photographs: Porsche Cars Great Britain, via Newspress. Prices are recommended retail prices supplied by Porsche.

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