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Old 04-05-2012, 12:25 PM
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I will drive my 911 tonight in your honor!

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Old 04-05-2012, 12:50 PM
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Sad news. Thanks for posting.
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It is amazing what he created so long ago.
Old 04-05-2012, 03:07 PM
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Thank you Ferdinand...
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RIP Mr. Porsche, your design will live forever
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RIP Butzi...

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Thanks Butzi, your 911 design lives...
Old 04-05-2012, 03:49 PM
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It's amazing to think he was only 26 when he designed one of the most iconic cars of all time.
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Sad day indeed.
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RIP !!! 76 years young ! thank you for the 911
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RIP, very sad day indeed
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Nuts......


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