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Old 6 April 2012, 10:12 PM   #1
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Yesterday the world lost a automotive legend..Ferdinand Alexander Porsche died...

Yesterday the world lost a automotive legend and icon: Ferdinand Alexander Porsche (aka Butzi) at 76.
Creator of the Porsche 911.


I know a lot of Porsche owners are on the forum. I you are a owner and have a pic you would like to post. Please post below.

This pic seems especially appropriate.
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Old 7 April 2012, 12:00 AM   #2
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RIP. I'll try to post pics later today...
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Old 7 April 2012, 12:19 AM   #3
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from yesterday Sad day @ Porsche
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Old 7 April 2012, 03:32 PM   #4
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"A product that is coherent in form requires no embellishment.It is enhanced by the purity of its form.Good design should be honest" ~ Ferdinand Porsche.
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Old 7 April 2012, 04:15 PM   #5
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Sad indeed.
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Old 7 April 2012, 04:35 PM   #6
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Sad indeed....
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Old 7 April 2012, 09:37 PM   #7
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He has left a mark like few others.

My old tribute to him
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