Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com Autoblog http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Porsche No. 1 sets out for Pebble Beach]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/07/porsche-no-1-sets-out-for-pebble-beach/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/07/porsche-no-1-sets-out-for-pebble-beach/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/07/porsche-no-1-sets-out-for-pebble-beach/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Click above to view Porsche No. 1 in hi-res

If you're a regular Autoblog reader, you'll be familiar with the saga of Porsche's take-over of Volkswagen. But back in the late '40s when Germany lay in post-war shambles with its industry crippled, VW had been re-commissioned by the allies and Porsche was just getting started. Based on the mechanics designed by his father, Dr. Ferdinand Porsche led a team that crafted the very first Porsche, the original 356. That first prototype is still around, known to enthusiasts as Porsche No. 1 and destined to become the centerpiece of the factory's new museum in Zuffenhausen on the outskirts of Stuttgart. To celebrate the company's 60th anniversary, Porsche No. 1 is making the treacherous journey around the world to the United States.

The last time Porsche tried to bring 356-001 over to America, things did not go well. It was ten years ago when the company celebrated its milestone 50th birthday, and the car was badly damaged in Chicago. Long since repaired, Porsche No. 1 is on its way to the Atlanta headquarters of Porsche Cars North America before it makes the transcontinental journey all the way to California for the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, where it's sure to steal the show. Autoblog will be on the links to bring you news and images of its arrival, but in the meantime you can check out the pair of images in the gallery below and details in the press release after the jump.

Gallery: Porsche No. 1


[Source: Porsche]

Continue reading Porsche No. 1 sets out for Pebble Beach

Porsche No. 1 sets out for Pebble Beach originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>356-001porscheporsche 1porsche 356porsche no. 1Porsche1Porsche356PorscheNo.1the first porscheTheFirstPorscheThu, 07 Aug 2008 14:59:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/1278064/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2008/08/07/porsche-no-1-sets-out-for-pebble-beach/1278064/article-detail.xml 1278064 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/1st-porsche-02-web_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/1st-porsche-02-web.jpg -1 2