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Old 04-05-2012, 11:51 AM
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Default Ferdinand passed today

April 5 Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the
inventor of the 911 sportscar, has died, aged 76, Porsche AG
said in an e-mailed statement today.


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Old 04-05-2012, 01:30 PM
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A sad day indeed. He was a major player in the 901 (911) project. The cars we all love may not have come to be without his work. Rest in peace.
Old 04-05-2012, 02:38 PM
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My '73 RS/RSR door panels will be installed in his honor...
Old 04-05-2012, 02:48 PM
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RIP Butzi,

Thanks to you I get to enjoy looking at your design efforts with my 911 and Porsche designed coffee maker.

Condolences to the Porsche family.
Old 04-05-2012, 03:26 PM
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Damn..... RIP Butzi ...
Thanks for making my life brighter with your design.
Old 04-05-2012, 03:40 PM
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I'd say he did alright.
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Old 04-05-2012, 03:51 PM
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RIP.. to the inventor of a icon that probably will never be equaled.....
Old 04-05-2012, 03:53 PM
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Sad news, for sure.

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Old 04-05-2012, 03:54 PM
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Sad day indeed.
Old 04-05-2012, 05:09 PM
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Great soul .... RIP.
Old 04-05-2012, 06:06 PM
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RIP Butzi!
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Sad news indeed.
Found this on a news site.
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What a great legacy to have. There has never been a car that inspired so many people for so many years. Several generations of pundits have predicted the end to the 911, but it lives on. I am glad he lived to see one of his cars exceed the $1M mark at auction (the Steve McQueen 2.4S)


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