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May 2025
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Rehabilitating Porsche | Blueprints | 1

Wondery
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Czechoslovak engineer Ferdinand Porsche dreams of a mass-market car that’ll sell in the millions and redefine the automotive industry. But Ferdinand can only find one person who’ll back his vision for the future of the car: Adolf Hitler.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/ ... Show More
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