Genius meets Speed and Luxury
The Porsche motto is, "There is no substitute." This simple statement embodies the vision and focus of this heralded car company from the time of its inception in 1931 to the 21st century. Porsche was founded by an Austro-Hungarian engineer who also designed the first Volkswagen - thus explaining the historic relationship between the two German models. Ferdinand Porsche, an acknowledged genius in his field, had little formal engineering education. He reportedly snuck into university classes whenever his work schedule allowed but was largely self-taught and intuitive.
His son, Ferry, inherited his father's way with automotive engineering and when he couldn't find a car he wanted to buy he built his own. It became the 356 and becau ...more
The Porsche motto is, "There is no substitute." This simple statement embodies the vision and focus of this heralded car company from the time of its inception in 1931 to the 21st century. Porsche was founded by an Austro-Hungarian engineer who also designed the first Volkswagen - thus explaining the historic relationship between the two German models. Ferdinand Porsche, an acknowledged genius in his field, had little formal engineering education. He reportedly snuck into university classes whenever his work schedule allowed but was largely self-taught and intuitive.
His son, Ferry, inherited his father's way with automotive engineering and when he couldn't find a car he wanted to buy he built his own. It became the 356 and becau ...more
