Ferdinand Alexander Porsche RIP
#1
Posted 05 April 2012 - 17:27
Matthias Müller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Porsche AG, paid tribute to Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s services to the sports car manufacturer: “We mourn the death of our partner, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. As the creator of the Porsche 911, he established a design culture in our company that has shaped our sports cars to this very day. His philosophy of good design is a legacy to us that we will honour for all time.”
Bill
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#2
Posted 05 April 2012 - 17:39
Porsche has just announced that Ferdinand Alexander Porsche has passed away at age 76. The company's official announcement:
Matthias Müller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Porsche AG, paid tribute to Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s services to the sports car manufacturer: “We mourn the death of our partner, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. As the creator of the Porsche 911, he established a design culture in our company that has shaped our sports cars to this very day. His philosophy of good design is a legacy to us that we will honour for all time.”
Bill
A great designer - I have met him once for a short chat - R.I.P. "Butzi"
#3
Posted 05 April 2012 - 19:55
A great designer - I have met him once for a short chat - R.I.P. "Butzi"
As someone who has own 6 Porsche I had great admiration for him. The 911 is a very, very special design. God Bless your soul.
#4
Posted 05 April 2012 - 21:48
#5
Posted 06 April 2012 - 01:01
Rest in peace.
#6
Posted 06 April 2012 - 01:58
Frank
#7
Posted 06 April 2012 - 02:02
The 911 is certainly an automotive benchmark so add my RIP to the list. Sad Loss.
#9
Posted 06 April 2012 - 10:18
#10
Posted 06 April 2012 - 11:26
What a contribution he made to motoring and motorsport.
#13
Posted 07 April 2012 - 01:22