Cars
Porsche 550. The Giant Killer
Father and son, Ferdinand and Ferry Porsche, crafted the iconic Porsche 550 RS in the post-war era. Born from VW roots, this lightweight marvel dominated races, earning the nickname "The Giant Killer."
__Who.__ Ferdinand Porsche, the extraordinary creator of pre-war racing cars such as the Auto Union Grand Prix, and the mind behind the popular “Beetle” designed by the German regime, along with his son Ferry (Ferdinand Anton), are the masterminds and creators of this small but unbeatable sports car from the 1950s.
The challenging post-war period, during which Ferdinand Porsche had been imprisoned in France for collaboration, gave the two Porsches the idea to create sports cars based on the renowned Volkswagen model to meet the growing demand from gentleman drivers participating in road races in addition to track events.
