http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/05/03/anatole-tony-lapine-gm-and-porsche-designer-dies/?refer=news Iconic designer and all around neat car guy Tony Lapine has passed away. Primarily responsible for styling of the 928 / 924 / 944 / 968 series. Used to keep a Miller 91 sprint car in his office. Eloquent spokesman for purity of design, in all disciplines, and in life. RIP Tony..... Image Unavailable, Please Login
Also the 944 and 968. When I was growing up, those were high on my list. I saw a white 944 a few days ago, parked, and it's still a handsome car (and was the car everyone copied in the '80s).
I didn't know about Mr. Lapine (RIP). Having a 944 ad torn from a magazine in my school bag, I was a 944 fan growing up too. To me, it represented an affordable car from an iconic racing car brand; with its flared fenders, it had great looks and unmatched handling at that time. Interestingly enough, the journey to owning one took me a couple of decades and after more than a dozen other Porsches including more "prestigious" air-cooled ones and newer water-pumpers.
