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Porsche Phalanx for Mille Miglia

May 11, 2012

Porsche is sending shades of 1953′s “downright phalanx” to this year’s Mille Miglia. Mille Miglia – literally a thousand miles – is for cars approved by the FIA or FIVA that would have raced in period, so up to 1957, when the 24th and final Mille was run. From the press release, it sounds like [...]

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BBC Radio 4 interview on Ferdinand Porsche airs today

April 13, 2012

The interview I recorded in London with BBC Radio 4 airs today at 16:00 hrs UK time. The piece will appear on Last Word: Radio 4′s obituary show. I think the session went well, but you never know how these things will turn out in the edit. I’m hoping it will come across as interesting, [...]

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BBC Radio 4 Tribute to Ferdinand Porsche

April 11, 2012

I had a call from BBC Radio 4 this afternoon about an upcoming tribute they are recording on Ferdinand Porsche. I’ve been asked to contribute, and suggested another name they should talk to. I’m taking the 911 down to London tomorrow and we’ll try to record something in it. The Orange is no hush puppie, [...]

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Farewell to Ferdinand ‘Butzi’ Porsche: 1935-2012

April 9, 2012

Porsche culture reached the end of an era last Friday, when Ferdinand Alexander Porsche passed away. Ferdinand ‘Butzi’ was the eldest son of Ferry, son of Ferdinand. Ferry once said: “We all have a desire to create something that will show we were here, and did something of value. To create something timeless.” Fifty years [...]

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Ferdinand Porsche Magazine gets Blog Love

April 7, 2012

Apologies for quietness on the blog front lately. I am building up the blog content at this new digital Porsche magazine of mine (Ferdinand Magazine) as it needs to grow, and more posts makes it easier to play with web development at the back end. I’m sure I will keep the Classic Porsche Blog going [...]

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Ferdinand Alexander ‘Butzi’ Porsche Passes Away

April 5, 2012

Porsche has just announced the death of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche and sent this summary of his life and career. The great designer had not been well for some time, but it is still a bit of a shock. Some time to absorb the news is required: more on this sad story later. Rest in peace, [...]

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