So Autocar Magazine recently granted free access to their nearly 130 year digital archive. I found the 356 first noted in Oct 1951:
And a more detailed write up in Dec 1952:
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Followed by a nice road test in Nov 1953:
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But these are not the earliest mention of Porsche by any means...
Herr Porsche introducing a ICE/Electric hybrid back in 1902!
.Autocar Magazine Archive - Early Porsche Articles
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Re: Autocar Magazine Archive - Early Porsche Articles
Thanks for posting Chris, very cool!
searching for parts for my Oct 54 Pre A coupe:
546/2 engine close to #336XX
Red vinyl front door cards with pockets, any condition!
One early style Hella headlight assembly bucket 53-55
Two correct fresh air vent knobs for late 54 coupe
546/2 engine close to #336XX
Red vinyl front door cards with pockets, any condition!
One early style Hella headlight assembly bucket 53-55
Two correct fresh air vent knobs for late 54 coupe
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Re: Autocar Magazine Archive - Early Porsche Articles
That’s very interesting reading! Thanks
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02 IS 300
04 Sienna