Fritz “Huschke“ von Hanstein's birthday remembered

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Tomorrow, Monday 3 January 2011 would have been the 100th birthday of Fritz “Huschke“ von Hanstein. He was a successful racing driver of the pre-war period, but when in the 1950s he met Dr. Porsche he was offered the post of racing manager and PR director at Porsche. The following years Huschke von Hanstein played a key part in Porsches racing successes all over the world. As an ambassador for the brand name, he not only represented Porsche to the international media, he was also an honoured guest at countless international Porsche Club gatherings. Even after his departure from Porsche, he remained closely linked with the company. Huschke von Hanstein died on 5 March 1996.

(photos courtesy Porsche)

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