On June 8, 1948 a new chapter in automobile history began. For on this day, the first Porsche prototype with the vehicle identification number 356-001 received its official approval and homologation for road service. “It all started when I began looking around and just could not find my dream car. So I decided to build it myself”, said Ferry Porsche – and to this day, this genius and pioneering spirit has shaped the philosophy of the company.
Ferry Porsche (center), his father Ferdinand Porsche (right) and Erwin Komenda, 1948, next to the 356 No. 1
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