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Old 04-05-2012, 01:15 PM   #1
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F A Porsche, designer of the Porsche 901/911, and grandson of the founder, died today at age 76. Rest in peace.

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F A Porsche, designer of the Porsche 901/911, and grandson of the founder, died today at age 76. Rest in peace.
Terry, I thought he was the son of the founder ?
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Terry, I thought he was the son of the founder ?
No this is the grandson, they all have similar names. His dad died in 98 I believe.
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