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Even as a child, Ferdinand Porsche displayed an unmatched engineering genius and mechanical aptitude. He was born in the northern Bohemian town of Maffersdorf in 1875, and other than attending a few one-off classes, Porsche did not receive a formal engineering education. Growing up with him would have been interesting, and it’s possible he was the one in the group you designate to go far in life; the one who is later successful to the disbelief of nobody.
Sports Car Showcase
This weekend’s entry in our Book Garage series was published a few years ago, but it’s still relevant today. The title is short, but rather fitting: Porsche, a book full of sports cars, box specs, and fascinating facts, opens the doors a little bit more for fans of the iconic brand. The book details the Mercedes-Benz Kompressor and Typ S models Porsche originally developed. The pages move through 1938, when Porsche began designing the Typ 64, the catalyst to a lineage of great race cars. The mid-engine Boxster and Cayman, and all the front-engine cars including the 928, 944, 968, and Cayenne are included. Fans of the 911 should know they are in for a treat with this book as well.
Essentially, Porsche is a showcase to one of the world’s most noted and sought after namesakes.
Author

Peter Morgan has a degree in mechanical engineering and is well versed on the automotive industry. He has written since his teens and has establ...