The man responsible for designing the original 911, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche has died today in Salzburg at the age of 76. Born in 1935 in Stuttgart, he was the grandson to founder Dr Ferdinand Porsche and son of Ferry Porsche.

CEO of Porsche AG, Matthias Müller was quoted saying: "We mourn the death of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. As creator of the Porsche 911 he founded a design company in our culture that shapes our sports cars today. His philosophy of good design is for us a legacy that we will continue to do with honor."

He will be truly missed, but his spirit to innovate and iconic 911 design will live on forever.



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