Porsche & Architecture: History of Legendary Style

It was there that Hoffman made a living designing and selling costume jewelry. But that inevitably led him back to his first love – automobiles. And soon, the Hoffman Motor Company was importing and selling high-end cars to clients on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Hoffman fell in love with the Porsche 356 in particular, to the point where he attended the Paris Motor Show specifically to meet with Ferdinand Porsche. With a handshake deal to import 15 more cars, Hoffman became the automaker’s first semi-official seller in the U.S.

Hoffman has also been credited with a number of key moments in the brand’s history. From the creation of the 356 Speedster to the Porsche crest. By 1959, he was no longer the sole importer of the brand, but his influence helped shape the company we know today. And just like the man who built his house, Hoffman had a keen eye for timeless style.

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Brett Foote

Brett Foote has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is a longtime contributor to Internet Brands’ Auto Group sites, including Chevrolet Forum, Rennlist, and Ford Truck Enthusiasts, among other popular sites.
He has been an automotive enthusiast since the day he came into this world and rode home from the hospital in a first-gen Mustang, and he's been wrenching on them nearly as long.

In addition to his expertise writing about cars, trucks, motorcycles, and every other type of automobile, Brett had spent several years running parts for local auto dealerships.

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