 Porsche logo question, This has been bugging me for a while |
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| bondo |
 May 18 2005, 11:15 AM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking  Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California  |
What the heck are those eyelash looking things supposed to be?
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| bd1308 |
May 18 2005, 11:18 AM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
awesome question...i was looking at mine while i was driving the other day..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif)
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| JWest |
May 18 2005, 11:21 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 97 Region Association: None 
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Antlers or staghorns - from the coat of arms of the region around Stuttgart (Wurttemberg).
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| jgara962 |
May 18 2005, 11:22 AM
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Yo, this is how I roll Group: Members Posts: 823 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 3,879 Region Association: Northern California |
This is a long time ago, but someone did a story on the meaning behind the logo's of european cars. If I remember correctly, I think they are supposed to represent antlers or horns.
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| URY914 |
May 18 2005, 11:30 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,693 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Correct! You have own a new GT3. But you have to pick it up at the factory. Peter Porsche would like to meet you. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) Paul |
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| JWest |
May 18 2005, 11:34 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 97 Region Association: None
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Gee thanks! My first stop when I'm back stateside will be to drop it off at your place - I don't want it back until it you have made it the lightest GT3 known to man - if it comes out over 50 lbs (with you in it) then just keep it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) |
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| SirAndy |
May 18 2005, 11:50 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,648 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
deer antlers ... |
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| GWN7 |
May 18 2005, 11:55 AM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
It's well known (in hunting circles) that German deer have three horns.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
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| sjhowitson |
May 18 2005, 11:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 478 Joined: 4-August 04 From: Moraga, CA Member No.: 2,449 |
Speaking of the PORSCHE crest. Does anyone know where to get a large patch to put on the back of my racing suit? I see them on TV all the time. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)
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| balljoint |
May 18 2005, 12:27 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,000 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None |
Forget the antlers. What about the poor pony in the middle who is getting bit on the head and the bum by a pair of miniature dragons. Who comes up with this stuff. Sheesh.
Check your local Porsche Dealer for crests and all kinds of other logo-ized stuff that you might think you need but that your wife will wonder why you bought a travel mug for $45.00 to keep in your 914 which has no cup holders. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
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| airsix |
May 18 2005, 02:32 PM
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I have bees in my epiglotis Group: Members Posts: 2,196 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Kennewick Man (E. WA State) Member No.: 266 |
The horse is from the coat of arms of the city of Stuttgart. Here's a picture. Same horsey.(IMG:http://www.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/2/22/Stuttgart_coat_of_arms.gif) |
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| balljoint |
May 18 2005, 02:35 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,000 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None |
Aah, yes, well, my bad then. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Thanks.
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| Allan |
May 18 2005, 02:38 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
Here are a few. Porsche Patches |
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| Maltese Falcon |
May 18 2005, 11:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,653 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None  |
"How Porsche got its Crest"-- excerpts from Zipper Porsche newsletter circa 1988:
Max Hoffman, the man who was to become the most influential importer of European cars to America, bought three Porsches in the early 1950's. He was soon to sign on as Porsche's U.S. importer. His enthusiasm for the car helped to lay the groundwork for Porsche's success on this continent, and the idea he presented to Ferry Porsche over lunch one day was the beginning of one of Porsche's most famous distinguishing features---its crest. On that afternoon in 1952, when Hoffman mentioned to Ferry Porsche that he believed cars should have emblems, Dr. Porsche immediately began to sketch one on a napkin. In his sketch were three elements: the name PORSCHE, the colors of Stuttgart and the German state of Baden- Wurttemburg, of which Stuttgart is capital. He then suggested superimposing Stuttgart's prancing-horse coat of arms over the antlers and red and black stripes of Baden- Wurttemburg, with PORSCHE in bold letters across the top. The final design for the distinctive crest still used by Porsche today was done by freelance designer Erich Strenger. In striking contrast to the heraldic look of the crest is the high-tech PORSCHE logotype, also designed by Strenger. The classic combination of these elements gives the Porsche name a characteristic authority now reckognized the world over. And it all started on a table napkin ! Sorry for the long post...but That's history (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) der Falkon |
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| SirAndy |
May 19 2005, 02:33 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,648 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
actually, growing up in a hunter family, i can tell you we also have "Zwölfender" ... don't know what the propper english hunting term is, but is means "twelve horns", meaning 6 on each side ... and those are some big MOFOs ! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif) Andy |
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| SirAndy |
May 19 2005, 02:36 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,648 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
that would be "Baden-Württemberg" ... note the ü in Württem, not u and the e in berg, not burg ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Andy |
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