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  1. pamparius

    pamparius Formula Junior

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    #1 pamparius, Apr 5, 2012
    Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the creator of the 911 and son of Ferry Porsche has died.
    He was 76 years old.
    RIP.
     
  2. nickd

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    #2 nickd, Apr 5, 2012
    Butzi ...... yeap is on the wires today - sad - that s it I'm off to honor him and drive the 911's today
     
  3. joe sackey

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    #3 joe sackey, Apr 5, 2012
    Wow. I too will say RIP with a drive this weekend.
     
  4. photonut

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    #4 photonut, Apr 5, 2012
    he designed on of the all time classics.
    rip.
     
  5. ScuderiaWithStickPlease

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    #5 ScuderiaWithStickPlease, Apr 5, 2012
  6. tritone

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    #6 tritone, Apr 5, 2012
    "A formally harmonious product needs no decoration, it should be elevated through pure form."



    A good enough epitaph.....



    RIP, FA
     
  7. Maranello Guy

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    #7 Maranello Guy, Apr 5, 2012
    R.I.P.
     
  8. rocketman

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    #8 rocketman, Apr 5, 2012
  9. GuyIncognito

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    #9 GuyIncognito, Apr 5, 2012
    RIP

    :(
     
  10. Stefan_009

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    #10 Stefan_009, Apr 5, 2012
    RIP
     
  11. nickd

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    #11 nickd, Apr 5, 2012
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    #12 Mang, Apr 5, 2012
    Wow RIP...still wear an original orfina 'Porsche Design' chronograph on my wrist, been 32 years now, forever a fan of his design/style!
     
  13. Dom

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    #13 Dom, Apr 5, 2012
    RIP.
     
  14. CharlesE

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    #14 CharlesE, Apr 5, 2012
    RIP. your legacy will live on forever.
     
  15. 275GTBSaran

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    #15 275GTBSaran, Apr 5, 2012
    Another Automotive Icon has passed away. The creator of the legendary 911.
    Thank you Ferdinand for your design genius! You have created the most sustainable Icon of all times- the 911....
     
  16. BlackBird007

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    #16 BlackBird007, Apr 5, 2012
    RIP. :(
     
  17. SrfCity

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    #17 SrfCity, Apr 5, 2012
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    911, my favorite all around sports car. Thank you sir. RIP.
     
  18. SrfCity

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    #18 SrfCity, Apr 5, 2012
    Thank you for a great car design and your contribution to the auto world.
     
  19. SWB

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    #19 SWB, Apr 5, 2012
    RIP Butzi
     
  20. venusone

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    #20 venusone, Apr 5, 2012
    So Ferdinand and Enzo are back together again...
     
  21. agup48

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    #21 agup48, Apr 5, 2012
    Well said! :(
     
  22. Noblesse Oblige

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    #22 Noblesse Oblige, Apr 5, 2012
    News that Ferdinand Porsche of 911 design fame and founder of Porsche Design has died at age 76. I think you would have to say that the 911 is one of the most enduring designs of the industrial age.
     
  23. WJHMH

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    #23 WJHMH, Apr 5, 2012
    RIP
     
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    #24 h2oskier, Apr 5, 2012
    RIP

    Amazing influence on the automotive world
     
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    #25 zxcv, Apr 6, 2012
    RIP
    real legend :)
     
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