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Porsche 356 production line. The Early Days of Porsche 356 Production (1947-1950) The Porsche 356, a car synonymous with elegance, performance, and German engineering excellence, has a fascinating origin story. Following the devastation of World War II, Ferdinand Porsche and his son Ferry Porsche sought to rebuild their design and engineering firm in Gmünd, Austria. In June 1947, Project Number 356 was born. The idea was to create a small, lightweight, and affordable sports car using leftover pa