Karl Rabe

Karl Rabe (29 October 1895 – 28 October 1968) was an automobile designer and was the chief designer at Porsche.[1][2] He helped Ferdinand Porsche to develop the Porsche's transmissions.[3] He kept a detailed diary while working for Porsche, which has aided historians.[4] He was born in Pottendorf, Austria.[5]

References

  1. ^ Price, Ryan Lee (2003-11-04). The VW Beetle: a production history of the world's most famous car, 1936-1967. HPBooks. p. 6. ISBN 978-1-55788-421-3. Retrieved 27 May 2010.
  2. ^ Barlow, Jason (December 22, 2015). "A look inside Porsche's incredible museum". Top Gear. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  3. ^ Sass, Rob (2009-02-05). "Seeds That Grew Into Porsche Legacy". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
  4. ^ "Porsche 'No. 1': the 356 Roadster that started it all". Driven Car Guide. 2018-07-17. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
  5. ^ "Volkswagen history, Karl Rabe, Beetle, Beetle Designers". www.pre67vw.com. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
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