Porsche 911 Designer Ferdinand Porsche Dead at 76

This is a fascinating obituary, at the New York Times, "Ferdinand A. Porsche, Designer of the 911, Dies at 76":

The Porsche 911 proved both an immediate and enduring hit, and the company has never replaced it, instead allowing the car to evolve over almost half a century. In spite of myriad design tweaks and updates in parts and technology, it remains an unmistakable descendant of F. A. Porsche’s original vision. Now in its seventh iteration, and starting at more than $80,000 for the least expensive version, the car remains a symbol of luxury, stellar engineering and sex appeal.

“The new version was mobbed and groped when it was unveiled in September at the Frankfurt auto show,” The Associated Press reported. “Showgoers left the doors and roof smeared with fingerprints as they scrambled for a chance to sit behind the wheel.”

The Porsche 911 is my ultimate dream car.

I posted on it recently, "Test-Driving the 2012 Porsche 911," and "Porsche 911 Test Drive With WSJ's Dan Neil."