Ferdinand Porsche – the man behind the amazing iconic German brand who brought new standards of excellence to racing and sports cars, invented and manufactured the world’s first hybrid car in 1898 as well as designing an all electric car. He designed the first Volkswagen beetle or Adolf Hitler. Designed the legendary World War II German Tiger tank, as well as the world’s heaviest tank ever, the 200 ton super heavy tank, the Maus. After the war he founded the iconic Porsche company. What a story! Stay tuned.

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