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Ferdinand Porsche - Austrian-German automotive engineer, inventor and Nazi who founded the Porsche car company

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Post-War Activities and the Porsche 356 (1948-1951)

This timeline details Porsche's post-war activities, including his involvement in the design of the Porsche 356, the first car to bear the Porsche name.
Porsche 356 Development
1948
Ferry Porsche, Ferdinand's son, took the lead in designing and developing the Porsche 356, the first sports car to carry the Porsche name. Ferdinand Porsche provided input and guidance on the project.
Production of the Porsche 356 in Gmünd, Austria
1948
The first Porsche 356 models were hand-built in a small workshop in Gmünd, Austria. The car quickly gained popularity for its performance, handling, and unique design.
Return to Stuttgart
1950
The Porsche company relocated back to Stuttgart, Germany, after the war. Production of the Porsche 356 was moved to the Reutter coachbuilding factory.
Death in Stuttgart
January 30, 1951
Ferdinand Porsche died in Stuttgart, Germany, after suffering a stroke. He was 75 years old. Though he didn't see the full extent of the Porsche 356's success, he left a lasting legacy in the automotive world.

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