04-05-2012, 09:58 AM
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A truly Sad Day. Ferdinand Alexander Porsche
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04-05-2012, 10:17 AM
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Theoretical propagandist
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Truly a sad day
Rest in Peace...
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04-05-2012, 10:30 AM
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Very sad day indeed.
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04-05-2012, 10:34 AM
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Seventy six is too young for the modern day, thanks Mr. Porsche, one thing is certain nobody will ever forget you.
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04-05-2012, 10:38 AM
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I heard this just a short while ago, too. Really sad, but at least he went out knowing he did something great in his time.
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04-05-2012, 10:53 AM
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Ex Esso kid
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If that was my legacy I'd be going into the ground in a GT3 for a coffin. Now get out there and speed, tell the po po it was for Butzi, for the love of god officer it was all for BUTZI!
Last edited by Ghostrider 310; 04-05-2012 at 10:55 AM.
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04-05-2012, 11:33 AM
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"His credo was “design must be functional and the functionality must be visually implemented without gags that need to be explained,” according to the Porsche statement."
Still waiting for someone to explain the new Boxster's monsterous side vents and rear spoiler tail lights...
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04-05-2012, 12:08 PM
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Everyone talks about the 911 and with good reason but for my money his greatest design was the 904. Its a breath-taking looking car. And not knowing the time tables of the designs of other cars like it but if I am wrong on this I will admit it. Seems like the Ford GT takes its looks from the 904, doesn't it ?
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04-05-2012, 12:20 PM
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He did a pretty good job on the VW type 1 design...20,000,000+ sold over 4 decades...sounds like solid engineering to me  .
RIP Dr. Porsche.:ah:
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04-05-2012, 04:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jdiba
Everyone talks about the 911 and with good reason but for my money his greatest design was the 904. Its a breath-taking looking car. And not knowing the time tables of the designs of other cars like it but if I am wrong on this I will admit it. Seems like the Ford GT takes its looks from the 904, doesn't it ?
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Yes, I agree, the 904 was really the most brilliant design and its obvious how the 904 morphed into all of the later racing icons (906, 907, 908, 910 and 917).
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04-05-2012, 05:03 PM
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At least we were lucky enough to have enjoyed his work. It would be sadder to learn of him after the fact.
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04-06-2012, 04:39 AM
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04-06-2012, 10:28 AM
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The Porsche 904 Carrera GTS
Amschnellsten orginally posted this photo. Think he saw it in Kentucky.
Look at this car !!!!! Now THIS is a CAR. Automotive Pants-tent. 
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