The Beginning
1940s: In 1948, the Porsche brand in Gmünd (Austria) arrived on the scene and introduced the world to Porsche’s type 356 "No. 1" Roadster. Porsche immediately gained worldwide attention after its class victory with its further enhanced 356 SL at the 24h of Le Mans.
1950s: From 1953 onwards, Porsche’s next innovation was the 550 Spyder, an instant classic with a mid-engine designed for motorsport specifically and saw spectacular success. The 10,000th Porsche 356 was produced just eight years after the Typ 356 "No. 1" Roadster came out.