About a month ago Ferdinand Pieche stepped down as chairman of the board. He was a Porsche by his Mother I believe. I wondered at the time about it. He seemed like the strong willed type that would rule until he croaks. Perhaps he knew this was coming.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.