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🏁 Porsche History: Sportwagen 1948–1977 – c. 1977 – Original Poster by Ken Rush | Lithographic print | 102 × 76 cm | Germany
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🏁 Porsche History: Sportwagen 1948–1977 – c. 1977–1978 – Original Poster by Ken Rush – Germany
From the first 356 to the debut 928: three decades of Stuttgart road cars in crisp side profile
| Lithographic print | 102 × 76 cm | Germany
🎬 Introduction
Painted by automotive illustrator Ken Rush, this large-format wall chart assembles a grid of Porsche road cars in precise side elevation, each model annotated in German with technical data—Hubraum (displacement), Zylinder (cylinders), DIN‑PS (power), km/h (top speed), and Gewicht (weight). A vertical PORSCHE wordmark and centrally placed crest organize the composition, giving it the cool authority of a factory reference with the tactile warmth of hand-rendered illustration.
Spanning the marque’s postwar ascent, the chart progresses from early 356 variants through landmark 911s and into the late‑1970s flagship era. Printed in Germany and signed by Rush, the poster reads as both period documentation and design object—equally at home in a showroom, studio, or collector’s library.
✨ Why It Matters
The sequence captures inflection points that shaped Porsche’s identity: lightweight purity (356), homologation legend (911 Carrera RS), turbocharged performance (930), and the first 928—signposting the brand’s exploration beyond air-cooled traditions toward grand touring ambitions. German-language specifications suggest an original German‑market issue, aligning the piece with period dealership and enthusiast materials. For collectors, it’s a rare blend of technical reference and visual clarity: a design-forward timeline that appeals to Porsche aficionados, automotive art collectors, and admirers of mid‑century information graphics. The lithographic production and commanding B1 scale amplify legibility and presence—qualities that distinguish original vintage examples from later reproductions.
📐 Poster Details
- Year: circa 1977–1978 (covers models 1948–1977)
- Country: Germany
- Size: 102.00 × 76.00 cm
- Format: B1 (approx.)
- Designer: Ken Rush
🔎 Condition
Very good vintage condition: well-preserved surface and color with only light handling consistent with age; a clean, display-ready example of this sought-after reference poster.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationLandscapeArt sizeLargeHeight76 cmWidth102 cmSigns of usageScratches
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 10 sales