Autocar Magazine Archive - Early Porsche Articles

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Chris Davis
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Autocar Magazine Archive - Early Porsche Articles

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So Autocar Magazine recently granted free access to their nearly 130 year digital archive. I found the 356 first noted in Oct 1951:
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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...
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Herr Porsche introducing a ICE/Electric hybrid back in 1902!

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#2 Post by Alex Parmenter »

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

 

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#3 Post by Martin Benade »

That’s very interesting reading! Thanks
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