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Porsche 356/2-040 by Michael Furman

Gmünd coupe 356/2-040 still has its original factory engine, which was completely disassembled and subjected to a thorough cleaning and inspection while at Paul Russell and Company. Photograph by Michael Furman.

Karl Ludvigsen
Karl Ludvigsen

In addition to his motor industry activities as an executive (with GM, Fiat and Ford) and head of a consulting company, Karl Ludvigsen has been active for over 50 years as an author and historian. As an author, co-author or editor he has some four dozen books to his credit. Needless to say, they are all about cars and the motor industry, Karl's life-long passion.

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