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Legacy of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche

  • Introduced at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ferdinand Alexander's Porsche 901 had its name changed to 911 due to trademark claims from Peugeot, who objected to models using three-digit numbers with a 0 in the middle.
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    Porsche Ferdinand

    Introduced at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ferdinand Alexander's Porsche 901 had its name changed to 911 due to trademark claims from Peugeot, who objected to models using three-digit numbers with a 0 in the middle.
  • The first mid-engine Porsche sold to the public was the Porsche 904, one of Ferdinand Alexander's favorite designs. Built to meet homologation requirements to compete in the FIA-GT class, the 904 was only produced in small numbers--approximately 120--in spite of its high demand. (Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cosmic_spanner/3604039392/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mike Roberts / Flickr;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Mike Roberts / Flickr</a>)
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    Porsche Ferdinand

    The first mid-engine Porsche sold to the public was the Porsche 904, one of Ferdinand Alexander's favorite designs. Built to meet homologation requirements to compete in the FIA-GT class, the 904 was only produced in small numbers--approximately 120--in spite of its high demand. (Photo: Mike Roberts / Flickr)
  • To adhere to bumper standards, the 911 saw a significant visual change in 1974. (Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51811543@N08/5368606241/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:FotoSleuth / Flickr;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">FotoSleuth / Flickr</a>)
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    Porsche Ferdinand

    To adhere to bumper standards, the 911 saw a significant visual change in 1974. (Photo: FotoSleuth / Flickr)
  • F.A. Porsche posing with a 964 series 911.
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    F.A. Porsche

    F.A. Porsche posing with a 964 series 911.
  • In 1998, the 911 switched to a water-cooled engine for the first time in its 35-year history. (Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/curtsm/4781340371/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Curt Smith / Flickr;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Curt Smith / Flickr</a>)
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    Porsche Ferdinand

    In 1998, the 911 switched to a water-cooled engine for the first time in its 35-year history. (Photo: Curt Smith / Flickr)
  • Following the polarizing front end of the 996 series Porsche 911, the 997 series (2005-2011) returned to a more classic design with oval headlights.
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    Porsche Ferdinand

    Following the polarizing front end of the 996 series Porsche 911, the 997 series (2005-2011) returned to a more classic design with oval headlights.
  • The current 911 Carrera (991 series).
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    Porsche Ferdinand

    The current 911 Carrera (991 series).
Introduced at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ferdinand Alexander's Porsche 901 had its name changed to 911 due to trademark claims from Peugeot, who objected to models using three-digit numbers with a 0 in the middle.
The first mid-engine Porsche sold to the public was the Porsche 904, one of Ferdinand Alexander's favorite designs. Built to meet homologation requirements to compete in the FIA-GT class, the 904 was only produced in small numbers--approximately 120--in spite of its high demand. (Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cosmic_spanner/3604039392/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mike Roberts / Flickr;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Mike Roberts / Flickr</a>)
To adhere to bumper standards, the 911 saw a significant visual change in 1974. (Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51811543@N08/5368606241/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:FotoSleuth / Flickr;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">FotoSleuth / Flickr</a>)
F.A. Porsche posing with a 964 series 911.
In 1998, the 911 switched to a water-cooled engine for the first time in its 35-year history. (Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/curtsm/4781340371/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Curt Smith / Flickr;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Curt Smith / Flickr</a>)
Following the polarizing front end of the 996 series Porsche 911, the 997 series (2005-2011) returned to a more classic design with oval headlights.
The current 911 Carrera (991 series).