The first Porsche was shown off at the Geneva International Auto Show today in 1949. Ferdinand Porsche, the man behind the name, had served two years in prison after the Second World War for helping the German war machine (he was the guy who designed the Volkswagen at Hitler's request). Along with his son Ferry, they introduced the 356, which was sort of a sports car version of the Volkswagen. It was rear-engined, a trait that would continue to be a hallmark of Porsches.
Posted by Matthew at March 17, 2004 03:08 PM